MO Canada!
From the Middle East to the Pacific Northwest: Schema guest contributor Mohamed Algarf reflects on Canadian culture and current affairs in a special 12-part series.Bring on 2012
So 2012 is here. The Mayans predicted it would be the end of the world. I, on the other hand, believe that this will be one fantastic year.
The Prince of Tide
Apparently I'm an Arab prince. At least, that's what my friends used to call me when I first moved to Vancouver.
"But you speak English so well!"
Have you ever been at a dinner, a party, or any social gathering with Canadians where the topic of being a newcomer comes up? Since moving to Vancouver, I've noticed that people will often say something that leaves me feeling uncomfortable.
What's Up With Your Name?
It's always with a little glee that people who know me ask me to bring out my I.D. in gatherings.
Eid Burritos
With Eid al-Adha around the corner on Monday November 7, I remember how I spent my first Eid in Canada last year—I ate burritos.
Immigration, the Sequel
Two things I've learned (among many others): 1. It's the little things that shape the immigrant experience. 2. How to tell the difference between British...
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About Mohamed
Mohamed (or Mo) is an Egyptian Bahraini who has worked in Bahrain as a reporter and columnist. In September 2010 he came to Vancouver, British Columbia to pursue his Masters of Journalism at UBC. Mo is passionate about starting dialogue between people from different backgrounds through multimedia platforms. He's editor-in-chief and president of Perspectives, a UBC-based student publication about intercultural dialogue and diversity.
Mo is also a poet, avid sushi-eater, tea-fanatic, cultural commentator, media analyst and occasional activist.
Follow his bilingual (English and Arabic) tweets @Algarf.
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