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Is the website TRUE? or FISHY?

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  At first glance, AllAboutExplorers.com appears to be a straightforward educational website about famous explorers. It includes pages on well-known figures like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Henry Hudson, complete with detailed timelines and descriptions of their journeys. But after spending time with the site, inconsistencies started to stand out. Some explorers were said to have visited places that didn’t exist at the time. Dates didn’t line up with known historical events. And in certain cases, there were references to modern technology like email or Jet Skis, which clearly didn’t exist in the Age of Exploration. Examples https://www.allaboutexplorers.com/explorers/  says Christopher Columbus was born in Sydney. https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/columbus_christopher.shtml  says Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa. BBC. (n.d.). Christopher Columbus (1451–1506). BBC History. https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/columbus_chr...

Survey Results

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 results of our survey We asked our friends and family 18 questions.Big thank you to everyone who answered them. 1. How old are you, and where are you from? Also, where are you living right now? 2.If you moved to a country where you didn't understand the language, what is the first thing you think you would need? 3.Have you ever thought about moving to another country? If yes, which one and why? 4. If you visited or moved to Canada, what is something you'd like to try, see, or experience there? 5. If you had $1,000 to support people who move to a new country, how would you spend it to help them? 6. How do you think someone might feel during their first week living in a new country? Have you ever had a similar experience? 7.If someone from another country became your neighbor or classmate, how would you welcome them? 8. What is one idea (like a group, event, or activity) that could help newcomers feel more comfortable in a new place? 9. Have you ever been served by a foreign em...

Join Maple Welcome Circle!

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  Welcome to Maple Welcome Circle Helping Newcomers Feel at Home in Canada Moving to a new country is exciting but it can also be overwhelming. That’s why Maple Welcome Circle, a student-led nonprofit initiative, was created: to support immigrants and refugees in Canada during one of the most difficult times of their journey the very beginning. Whether it’s language struggles, housing stress, or culture shock, we’re working to make the transition smoother, kinder, and more human.  The Challenges Newcomers Face Newcomers to Canada face a wide range of challenges. These are the three we focus on most: Language Barriers Many immigrants and refugees arrive with limited English skills, making everything from job interviews to doctor visits a struggle. Difficulty Finding Jobs & Housing Without “Canadian experience” or local references, it’s hard to access stable jobs and housing—especially for those arriving with limited financial resources. Cultural Adjustment & Emotional S...