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In this new episode of Superheroes Without Borders, we meet 'Others Before Self,' a resilient migrant superhero whose journey is rooted in courage and transformation. From navigating unfamiliar systems to overcoming barriers of language and belonging, they share what first sparked their mission to support others. Drawing strength from their cultural identity, they reveal how their "superpowers," which are empathy, advocacy, and persistence, have grown over time and been used to uplift their community.

In this new episode of Superheroes Without Borders we meet 'Me,' a young video artist who tells us about his experience as a migrant in Canada, and reflects on the importance in his life of aspects such as freedom, feeling grateful for what has already been achieved, giving himself time in the face of problems, or understanding that, above cultural differences, "we are all human beings."

Superhéroes sin fronteras regresa con un nuevo episodio, en el que conocemos al Capitán Fronteras, un superhéroe que llegó a Canadá desde México con solo 18 años, y que nos comparte cómo ha sido hasta ahora su vida en el nuevo país, su proceso de aprendizaje y de crecimiento, y el porqué de su nombre y de su superpoder: la

En este nuevo episodio de Superhéroes sin fronteras conocemos a Eclipse, un superhéroe migrante de México que ahora reside en Canadá. Eclipse nos comparte su inspirador viaje, desde su travesía por el sur de México hasta su nueva vida en Canadá, enfrentando retos y adversidades. Con su superpoder, ha logrado crear una comunidad llena de personas valiosas. Su nombre, Eclipse, refleja su capacidad de ver la vida desde distintos ángulos, mostrando la fuerza de nunca rendirse.

In this new episode of Superheroes Without Borders we meet Mama, a migrant superhero from the Gambia, now residing in Canada. Mama shares her inspiring journey, beginning with her travels from Turkey to Canada in 2022, where she faced numerous challenges, including losing her luggage and dealing with administrative issues. Her chosen superhero name, Mama, honors her mother, whom she considers her superhero.

On the last day of this year's Uprooted JR. - Bridging To School Program, families and volunteers share their experiences and tell us what the program has meant for them and for the children who have participated.

This new episode of Superheroes Without Borders features an interview with JJ, a superhero migrant who discusses her journey and motivations. She chose the superhero name JJ to be unique and values empowering women and men. Her migrant journey to Canada was not by choice, but she found purpose in helping others, influenced by her upbringing and cultural background. She faced challenges like living alone at 18 and struggling to find support after leaving her workplace.

The FCJ Refugee Centre Youth Network, in collaboration with Mary Ward Centre, Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and the CCR Youth Network, is immersed in a project to delve deeper into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inviting and mobilizing young newcomers and refugees across Canada to advocate for change, using both these UN goals and Canada’s commitment

In this new episode we meet Super Jolly, a new immigrant to Canada that arrived from Mexico and is full of positive energy and good avice. Super Jolly reveals her superpower ("something that I try to use both for others and for myself," she says) and, among many other things, shares her experience of adapting to a new culture without losing her roots.

En este nuevo episodio de nuestra serie 'Superhéroes sin fronteras' conocemos a Mujer Maravilla, quien nos cuenta cómo descubrió su superpoder, y cómo su experiencia como migrante ha sido fundamental para desarrollarlo y para aprender a ponerlo en práctica ayudando a los demás. Mujer Maravilla nos habla también de su experiencia desde que llegó a Canadá, así como de los desafíos, y también la ayuda, que ha encontrado en el camino. Y nos deja un consejo: "Nunca se dejen vencer, busquen apoyo, sigan adelante".