Ai Tran has been named one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants for 2012. The prize, organized by Canadian Immigrant magazine, is ” a peoples’ choice award that recognizes people who have come to Canada and have made a positive difference living here.”
Past recipients of this prestigious prize include former Governor Generals Michaelle Jean and Adrienne Clarkson and Senator Vivienne Poy.
Tran has lived an inspirational life filled with many challenges, including living in a refugee camp in the Philippines for 12 years, where he spent much time counseling and helping others.
Since immigrating to Canada, he has become a leader in the Vietnamese-Canadian community. Upon completing his degree at McGill, Tran began his social work practice, specializing in identifying and developing appropriate strategies for culturally diverse communities.
March 27th, 2012 at 4:15 am
Dear Dallas Curow,
I am honored to be featured on McGill Alumni Live 365 and I want to thank you for your kind words about me. I really appreciate.
I will be in Toronto today to have an interview with SBTN, the largest Vietnamese TV network in North America. It is a honor for me and my community as I am the only Vietnamese on the finalists’ list.
Again, sir, thank you for your help.
Ai Thien Tran
(819)319-2280
March 27th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Great to hear of the sterling work you are doing, Ai Thien Tran. I too am a graduate of the McGill School of Social work and lived for many years in HK where there were similar issues to those you have been working with. I wish you every success with your future endeavours involving culturally diverse communities. I am sure your experience and input in this field will be invaluable.