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Claudia Delgado
Friday, 19 November 2010 14:54

Claudia Delgado comes from Colombia. She arrived in Peterborough with her husband and two sons in April 2010.

These videos are part of a series of interviews conducted to be a bridge between new Canadians in Peterborough, the established populatation of the city, and potential newcomers who may be considering Peterborough as a new home (see http://vimeo.com/channels/ncp).

Claudia Delgado on arriving in Peterborough from Nunca Silva on Vimeo.
In this clip, she speaks about her early days as a new arrival.

Claudia Delgado on finding work, school, and the community from Nunca Silva on Vimeo.
In this clip, she speaks about problems of finding work, her sons' school experience, and the support networks in the community that have been important to her.

This video is part of a series filmed by PPCII member This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Andreas is a member of the PPCII's Newcomers Advisory Group.