For newcomers to Winnipeg, their perspectives and insights, both critical and celebratory, help better shape our collective view of ourselves and our communities. One of those newcomers who is committed to exploring Winnipeg through their own lens is critically-acclaimed photojournalist Prabhjot Singh. Continue reading Prabhjot – The Photojournalist
A silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic has been to illuminate the ways that unsung workers in various sectors make vital contributions to our economy and society. One of those workers who has spent her career serving others in the food retail industry, first in England and now Winnipeg, is Kathryn Lunt. Continue reading Kathy – The Grocery Store Worker
Throughout 2020, the novel coronavirus pandemic has revealed in Canada just how vital newcomer care workers have been in providing services and support to some of Canada’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations. One of those care workers in Winnipeg is Ayobanjo Ayodeji. Continue reading Ayobanjo – The Care Worker
Winnipeg has always been a natural hotbed of understated creativity. Among the city’s artists who are chasing their dreams is the founder and owner of Dannyola Photography, Daniel Oluwami, who moved to Winnipeg in 2019 as a teenager. Continue reading Daniel – The Photographer
For many newcomers, part of the motivation for moving abroad is getting the chance to open their own business. Michell Chimatilo, the office coordinator at Garda World Security, is one of those whose personal experiences of having to adjust to life in a foreign country have also been a catalyst for her career ambitions. Continue reading Michell – The Entrepreneur
Moving to a new city in a foreign country provides the ultimate chance to reinvent yourself. One of the newcomers to Winnipeg that has decided to try their hand at something new is Debora Nichelle, a former business and finance professional turned chef. Continue reading Debora – The Chef
The Manitoba government’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is a points-based, multi-stream immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers and investors to move to the province and become eligible for permanent residency visas. One of those professionals that has come to Winnipeg via the program is Liang Xiahou. Continue reading Liang – The Engineer
Founded in 1970, Folklorama is Winnipeg’s premier festival, featuring some 3,000 performers and 20,000 volunteers in a two-week celebration of the city’s myriad ethnic and cultural communities, full of food, music, dance and art. Christian Hidalgo-Mazzei is the creative force that has led Folklorama’s evolution over the past 30 years. Continue reading Christian – The Entertainment Producer
The Government of Manitoba predicts the need to fill an estimated 24,100 job openings per year through 2024 in order to meet labour demand in the province. Daniel Jordaan is one of the professionals helping employees develop work-related skills and progress in their careers. Continue reading Daniel – The HR Administrator
For the thousands of newcomers that arrive in Winnipeg every year, it can be hard at first to navigate the laws, norms and expectations of a new society and culture. One of the police officers working to build bridges with newcomer communities in the city is Constable Gurvinder Chakal. Continue reading Gurvinder – The Police Officer
