In 1999, Canada airlifted over 5000 refugees from Macedonia's refugee camp giving them a new beginning fleeing the war. The refugees have given back to Canada through community leadership.
Below are 25 stories of the remarakable contributions of the refugees who have made Canada a better place, a place they now call home.
Arnisa Morina - Lawyer
Flutura Mazreku - Public Servant
Shpresa Loshaj - Enviromental Activist
Remzi Cej - Human Rights Activist
Lirim Hajrullahu - Professional Football Player
Veliu Brothers - Pilot & Officer
Elbonita McNally - Professional Photographer
Dani Brajshori - Public Servant / Activist
Dr. Hylkije Ymeri - warzone frontline Doctor
Venesa Sulimani - Human Rights Activist
Dardan Kelmeni - Entrepreneur/ TD Scholar & Activist
Dr. Ryve Loshaj - Activist, warzone frontline Doctor
Shani Phnishi - Community Leader, Journalist & Writer
Qendresa Sahiti - Medical Hall Of Fame Recipient, TD Scholar, Academic
Xheneta Mehmeti - Community member /HR Professional
Belinda Lahu - Community Leader, Public Servant
Enisa Hyseni - Social Worker, Community Leader
Agron Alija - Frontline Doctor
Arbnor Krasniqi - Community Leader
Leonora Abdullahu -Community Leader/Chemist
Venera Loshaj - Writer
Xhekaj Family - Professional Hockey Players
Xemajl Rexha - Journalist
Arta Shala: Community Leader/ Entrepreneur
Shkumbin Pllana - Community Leader