Reply to "12 stories about Syrian refugees in Canada that warmed our hearts"

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9. A thank you with coffee and doughnuts

In September, Syrian refugees in the Waterloo region decided to show their appreciation for the warm welcome they had received from Canadians by setting up an event at Kitchener City Hall. “When I came here and introduced myself as a refugee, people (said) ‘You are not a refugee. You were a refugee before your plane landed here. You are a new Canadian right now." said Tareq Haj Ibrahim, who arrived in Canada on Sept. 20, 2015.

There was dancing, drumming, coffee and free doughnuts, which the refugees pooled their money to purchase, along with homemade baked goods. Refugees say thank you

A man picks out a doughnut during an event organized by Syrian refugees as a way to thank the community on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. (Nadia Matos / CTV Kitchener)

12/10/164:47 PM

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