Make Canada Home: The HAPPY Method™
A 5-step guidebook designed to support immigrants in Canada—and the professionals who work with them.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A Practical Guide for Real-Life Support
Written by Iwona Buziak-Mohamed, an author and immigrant success coach, Make Canada Home is a clear, easy-to-follow guide that helps newcomers take small, steady steps toward a better life in Canada.
It’s structured around the HAPPY Method™ — five simple focus areas that support language skills, life planning, self-care, and cultural understanding.
Perfect for group settings, independent learning, or one-on-one support.
WHO IT’S FOR
This book works well for:
- Community agencies
- ESL instructors and facilitators
- Newcomer service organizations
- Faith and cultural groups
- Employers supporting immigrant workers
- Schools, libraries, and youth programs
The book is written in plain English and encourages notes and reflections. It fits easily into language programs, settlement workshops, or support groups.
WHAT’S INSIDE
The 5 Steps of the HAPPY Method™
Use the book to explore each topic in order—or focus on the step that fits your client’s needs:
| Step | Focus Area | Goal |
| H | Home | Create a safe and peaceful space |
| A | Arts | Improve language and life skills |
| P | People | Build connections and community |
| P | Places | Balance old and new cultures |
| Y | You | Care for well-being and future |
HOW TO USE THE BOOK
Flexible for any setting
- Use in one-on-one sessions
- Run group workshops
- Encourage journal writing
- Use for conversation practice
- Create themed activities from each step
“The book can guide a conversation, build trust, and give structure to programs that are often stretched thin.”
— Settlement Worker, Ontario