Anila Lee Yuen

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Anila Lee Yuen | Photo: Courtesy of Village Brewery

Anila Lee Yuen

A welcoming voice, CEO of Calgary's Centre for Newcomers shares her story

By: Village Brewery

One of a number of settlement agency’s in Calgary, the Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers works with immigrants and refugees and offers support as they get settled.

Close to 12,000 newcomers come through the centre each year and, as the CEO, Anila Lee Yuen works to create a welcoming atmosphere for all. Hear her story on this week’s Village Radio.

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