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Description
đź’› $5 per person (Includes one standard chai or coffee to support the space)
What Is This Evening About?
“My Accent Is My Power” is a storytelling and connection evening for immigrants, newcomers, and anyone who has ever had to start over.
Your accent is not something to hide.
It is proof that you were brave enough to leave something behind and build something new.
This night is about sharing:
• Your first day in Canada / or in a new city within Canada
• The moment you felt lost
• The struggle no one saw
• The funniest culture shock
• The dream that kept you going
You can speak.
Or you can simply listen.
Both are welcome.
The Purpose
Moving to a new country is not just a change of address.
It is a change of identity.
Of language.
Of comfort.
Of everything familiar.
We carry heavy suitcases - not just with clothes, but with hopes, fears, expectations, and responsibility.
This evening exists to celebrate that courage.
To remind you that your accent is not weakness.
It is resilience.
When we share our stories, we stop feeling like outsiders — and start feeling like community.
What to Expect
• A small, welcoming group
• Gentle introductions
• Voluntary 5-minute sharing
• A respectful and judgment-free space
No politics.
No debates.
No comparison of struggles.
Just stories. Just strength. Just humanity.
Who Is This For?
• Immigrants
• International students
• Permanent residents
• First-generation Canadians
• Anyone rebuilding life in a new place
Come alone.
You’ll meet people who understand the journey without you having to explain every detail.
Seats are limited to keep the space intimate.
Pre-booking is required.
Let’s celebrate the heavy suitcases and the even bigger dreams. 🤍
Date & Time
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Venue Details
You N Me' Cafe
921 12th StreetNew Westminster, British Columbia V3M 4K7
