Jade with Karima Mohammad Karim, 17, an immigrant who is learning how to play ice hockey
I recently attended a Hockey 4 Youth practice to interview some of the players. “I’ve always had an interest in sports,” 17-year-old Karima Mohammad Karim told me. “I’ve learned so much throughout these few months.” Karima’s family immigrated to Canada from Afghanistan.
For Jotsimran Kaur, 16, the opportunity arose from a teacher recommendation. “My teacher asked me to get involved because I’m an immigrant,” said Jotsimran, whose family moved to Surrey from India. She jumped at the chance to try a sport played on the ice.