testimonials

“My key takeaway came from the panelists responses to the who/what helped you in your newcomer experience. The themes were unexpected community members, family at home, and service providers. I’ve never thought of these themes in this context before. Thank you.”

– Public Forum 2025 Feedback

“It just deepened, all the more, the compassion and heart I have for immigrants and the difficulties they face as they come to a new country. It opened my eyes, even more, to just how difficult it is, especially on immigrant kids, who are forced to leave all that’s familiar to them and try to start over again. That holds deep impact.”

– Feedback on the first episode of Breaking Bread

“In this documentary [Common Territory], I had an opportunity to talk about my life and Iran’s situation for first time in my life. I was very excited, I was free to talk about it and I feel sense of sympathy and belonging in the team. I felt that we’re all connected. Although I am still learning English and have a lot to learn, I got a deep sense of to being Canadian with this documentary.”

– Fatemah

“The team at LIP is comprised of such kind, intelligent and good hearted human beings.  By making space to truly listen to my input, they were able to integrate new knowledge into their organization with efficiency and expertise.  Working with them was an honour, and the results of our time together are undeniably positive.  Their team is so committed to ensuring the newcomers to Chilliwack have a solid home base to learn, grow and feel at home in; they are an inspiration to our entire city!”

-Amber Price, Owner of The Bookman, Co-founder of Chilliwack Mural Festival