City of Winnipeg Council approved the Newcomer Welcome and Inclusion policy
On February 27, 2020, the Newcomer Welcome and Inclusion policy was adopted by the City Council of Winnipeg. This marks important progress in recognizing newcomer’s contributions and show the effort of the community to welcome and help build a sense of belonging for newcomers. MANSO hope that this policy will act as a fundamental step…
Oath of Citizenship bill tabled in Parliament
On February 18, 2020, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, introduced a bill to amend the Citizenship Act to change Canada’s Oath of Citizenship. Read the official news release from IRCC’s website here. The bill responds to calls of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) by recognizing rights of First Nations,…
A part of the Manitoba Collaborative Data Portal – “Winnipeg Food Atlas” launched
The Winnipeg Food Atlas launched on February 2, 2020, is a community-developed resource to facilitate discussion and action around food and nutrition security issues in the Winnipeg Health Region. The Winnipeg Food Atlas is now available online: http://www.mbcdp.ca/fns.html Check out this tutorial on how to navigate the interactive map: http://www.mbcdp.ca/wfa_instructions.html The Atlas is part of…
Stay statistically up-to-date with Manitoba Immigration Data Portal
The Province of Manitoba Immigration data portal that includes the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) annual report, provincial immigration facts, and other related researches. More details and information is available here: http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/data-portal/
“Beyond the Perimeter” tour in Portage la Prairie
As an effort to introduce newcomers to surrounding communities outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the first edition of “Beyond the Perimeter” tour has been delivered. This is a group effort of MANSO and New Journey Housing, Portage Local Immigration Partnership, and Portage Learning and Literacy Centre. On February 4, 2020, a group of 21 newcomers departure…
February is Black History Month in Canada!
In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. Black History Month is a time for all Canadians to learn, and unlearn more about these Canadian stories and the many other…
National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education (NCCIE)
The National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education (NCCIE) is hosted by First Nations University of Canada, which has a 40-year history of being Indigenous-owned, operated, and controlled. Their website provides information about Indigenous language, resources, maps, videos, documentaries, programs, and initiatives around Indigenous education. https://www.nccie.ca/ Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to…
Brandon, Manitoba begins accepting applications for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Brandon, MB is a welcoming community of approximately 50,000 people located in the southwest corner of Manitoba, one hour from the USA and Saskatchewan borders. It is the second-largest city in Manitoba. Participating in an immigration pilot provides Brandon with the opportunity to work directly with employers and IRCC, to create a pathway for newcomers…
Canadian refugee makes history as state delegate at UNHCR forum
In December 2019, Canada made history at a recent United Nations conference in Geneva by having a refugee as part of its official delegation. It marked a historic moment for the international community to – for the first time – have a refugee at the table among world leaders and diplomats who made high-level global…
Federal resources regarding Iranian tragedy PS752//Ressources du gouvernement fédéral en réponse à la tragédie du vol PS752 en Iran
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared a list of federal resources responding to the Iranian situation so that all settlement sector frontline staff is prepared if they are contacted for information. Resouce sheet for settlement agencies Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) a partagé une liste de ressources fédérales en réponse à…
