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Valley Mentors: Bridging Generations is a podcast where we speak with seniors, immigrants, and mentors from across the Ottawa Valley, hearing their amazing life experiences, advice, and stories. We can’t wait to introduce you to the people who make up the Ottawa Valley. Whether you want to make a difference, learn more about Lanark & Renfrew, or hear some pretty incredible stories, this is the place to be! Thank you to the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for providing partial funding to produce this podcast, as well as other projects we are working on with our ...

The beauty of the American Dream is that it has a different meaning for everyone who lives and breathes it. For first generation Americans, their version often begins with tremendous obstacles, yet they manage to soar above them despite the added layer of complexities. The stories of those who have pursued success as a first-generation American in this country are remarkable and inspirational – from capturing corporate boardroom achievements to leaving lasting legacies through social impact and community initiatives. These brave individuals understand that reaching higher goals takes hard ...

Popular culture is quick to assign characteristics to each generation and sometimes those “labels” tend to divide us. But just because we were born in a certain year doesn’t have to dictate how we think or view the world. Common values are what unite us and regardless of age, the generational gap may not be as wide as we think. Our goal is to always talk, question, reason, discuss, explore, and engage each other as we learn, grow, and develop together from Generation 2 Generation.