As a refugee, I learned what it means to be Canadian in a small Prairie community

As a refugee, I learned what it means to be Canadian in a small Prairie community

This is a First Person column by Vien Huynh-Lee, who lives in Ottawa, and is part of a Canada Day series exploring what Canada means to people across this country. For more information about First Person stories, see the FAQ.One

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