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Thursday, April 02, 2015
Racist Bullies
Winnipeg does have its share of ignorant people but the majority of Winnipeggers are caring people who would not go out of their way to be mean to others and to do what the creator of the Facebook page that was set up to intentionally assault the dignity of our First Nations people. Obviously the Creator of the page and those who liked that sort of them are those people who are suffering from the lack of love and self respect. One cannot give away what one does not have and in a way "pity the fools" for they need our compassion too.
I stand by Winnipeg as being a culturally rich and dynamic city where people mingle freely and have a general spirit of camaraderie. This does not mean that we do not have our problems but which city of town or village does not have problems with bigotry. Let us build on our strengths rather than waste precious time with those who do not know better. Forgive them Lord.
I stand by Winnipeg as being a culturally rich and dynamic city where people mingle freely and have a general spirit of camaraderie. This does not mean that we do not have our problems but which city of town or village does not have problems with bigotry. Let us build on our strengths rather than waste precious time with those who do not know better. Forgive them Lord.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Monday, May 13, 2013
May 10, 2013
Manitoba welcomed 27 new Canadians from 13 different countries at a special citizenship ceremony today.
“As our newest Canadians, today marks a milestone in your lives,” said Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia on behalf of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. “This occasion provides us all the opportunity to reflect on the responsibilities, rights and benefits of living in this country and the high value our citizenship holds.”
“Manitoba is proud to be the place these families will now call home,” said Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Christine Melnick. “Our province continues to benefit from the many contributions of new Canadians who bring diversity and growth to our communities and economy.”
The minister presented a provincial welcome package to every new Canadian, which included information about Manitoba attractions, a unique Manitoba buffalo lapel pin and a commemorative photo. To reflect the diversity of their new home province, the ceremony featured entertainment by the Wolseley Choir, the Rising Sun Pow Wow Club from the Ma Mawi Chi Itata Centre and Thebahatizz, a vocal group of four sisters who fled the Democratic Republic of Congo and were refugees in Uganda for 10 years before coming to Winnipeg in 2012.
Today’s ceremony was held at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters in Winnipeg. Along with other special guests, two dozen RCMP attended in full uniform.
“The RCMP is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Canada. We are proud to represent our country and uphold its respected reputation,” said Assistant Commissioner Kevin Brosseau, Commanding Officer of “D” Division. “It is a pleasure to be here today to welcome new Canadians to our community and our country.”
The citizens welcomed as Manitobans today came to Canada from Ethiopia, the United States of America, Chile, Philippines, Vietnam, Guatemala, Poland, Kuwait, Israel, Saudi Arabia, England, El Salvador and Jordan.
In 2012, 13,391 newcomers arrived in Manitoba, one of the largest numbers on record. About 71 per cent arrived through the Provincial Nominee Program. Manitoba’s newcomers have immigrated from over 150 countries, speak over 148 languages and are living in more than 120 communities throughout the province.
The province and the federal government have partnered to hold citizenship ceremonies commemorating Manitoba Day since 2010.
NEW CANADIANS TAKE OATH AT SPECIAL CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE MANITOBA DAY
“As our newest Canadians, today marks a milestone in your lives,” said Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia on behalf of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. “This occasion provides us all the opportunity to reflect on the responsibilities, rights and benefits of living in this country and the high value our citizenship holds.”
“Manitoba is proud to be the place these families will now call home,” said Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Christine Melnick. “Our province continues to benefit from the many contributions of new Canadians who bring diversity and growth to our communities and economy.”
The minister presented a provincial welcome package to every new Canadian, which included information about Manitoba attractions, a unique Manitoba buffalo lapel pin and a commemorative photo. To reflect the diversity of their new home province, the ceremony featured entertainment by the Wolseley Choir, the Rising Sun Pow Wow Club from the Ma Mawi Chi Itata Centre and Thebahatizz, a vocal group of four sisters who fled the Democratic Republic of Congo and were refugees in Uganda for 10 years before coming to Winnipeg in 2012.
Today’s ceremony was held at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters in Winnipeg. Along with other special guests, two dozen RCMP attended in full uniform.
“The RCMP is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Canada. We are proud to represent our country and uphold its respected reputation,” said Assistant Commissioner Kevin Brosseau, Commanding Officer of “D” Division. “It is a pleasure to be here today to welcome new Canadians to our community and our country.”
The citizens welcomed as Manitobans today came to Canada from Ethiopia, the United States of America, Chile, Philippines, Vietnam, Guatemala, Poland, Kuwait, Israel, Saudi Arabia, England, El Salvador and Jordan.
In 2012, 13,391 newcomers arrived in Manitoba, one of the largest numbers on record. About 71 per cent arrived through the Provincial Nominee Program. Manitoba’s newcomers have immigrated from over 150 countries, speak over 148 languages and are living in more than 120 communities throughout the province.
The province and the federal government have partnered to hold citizenship ceremonies commemorating Manitoba Day since 2010.
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Wednesday, December 07, 2011
15 Year old Winnipeg boy violates Jewish Girl
O ye men of wisdom among nations! Shut your eyes to estrangement, then fix your gaze upon unity. Cleave tenaciously unto that which will lead to the well-being and tranquillity of all mankind. This span of earth is but one homeland and one habitation. It behoveth you to abandon vainglory which causeth alienation and to set your hearts on whatever will ensure harmony. In the estimation of the people of Baha man's glory lieth in his knowledge, his upright conduct, his praiseworthy character, his wisdom, and not in his nationality or rank. O people of the earth! Appreciate the value of this heavenly word. Indeed it may be likened unto a ship for the ocean of knowledge and a shining luminary for the realm of perception. (Bahai Faith)
A Winnipeg teenager has made the headline news in Winnipeg as a racist for attacking a Jewish girl just because she is Jewish. Apparently, he allegedly set her hair on fire while uttering anti-Semitic remarks.
Where do our children develop this prejudice and hatred towards other groups? Where do they learn these negative values. It is truly disturbing to see that children are practising this despicable violence against other children just because of their race or religion. Should schools do more? Should parents do more to help their children accept difference.
Canada is a multicultural pluralistic society and that's a fact. A child who cannot accept difference is in real trouble. His or her life will be miserable because there is difference every where you turn in this city of Winnipeg. Thank goodness for that.
Yesterday, we remembered the 14 women who were murdered in the Montreal Massacre just because they were women and studying engineering, the last bastion of male dominance in terms of career opportunities. Marc Lepine was so incensed by these women's guts to dare to enter a male domain that he saw them as a threat to his own opportunities and he chose the cowardly way out by killing them and killing himself.
I say this because as Winnipeg or Canada becomes more diverse and people take their rightful places in society, this might not sit well with those who are xenophobic or are so riddled with the meme of prejudice and hatred that they can see no way to go but downhill.
I think this is an opportune time for Winnipeg to do more to encourage oneness, unity, acceptance and tolerance of people because we are all one, all members of the tree called humanity.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Citizenship Ceremony at the Legislature
Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino, minister responsible for multiculturalism, today welcomed 30 new Canadians at a swearing-in ceremony for the nation’s newest citizens.
“I congratulate Canada’s newest citizens for deciding to make Manitoba their home province,” said Marcelino. “Today, we are celebrating this milestone and wish them great success and happiness for the future. It is a privilege to share in this experience.”
The new citizens were given a provincial welcome certificate, a gift reflecting the province’s multicultural values and a commemorative photo as a memento of their accomplishment.
The special ceremony was held in the Legislative Building and was co-ordinated with assistance from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and presided over by Judge Harold Gilleshammer. The Inkster Honour Choir led the singing of the national anthem.
The minister noted more than 100 languages are spoken in Manitoba and over 300 ethnocultural organizations play a significant part in attracting newcomers.
“New citizens in Manitoba are actively encouraged to maintain and share the traditions of their homelands,” said Marcelino. “Today’s new Canadians reflect the diversity of Manitoba itself, a quality we proudly cherish.”
From January to June of this year, more than 3,530 people took the oath of citizenship in Manitoba.
Each year, approximately 4,500 immigrants are sworn in as Canadian citizens in Manitoba. Canada has one of the highest naturalization rates in the world, with 85 per cent of immigrants becoming citizens.
“I congratulate Canada’s newest citizens for deciding to make Manitoba their home province,” said Marcelino. “Today, we are celebrating this milestone and wish them great success and happiness for the future. It is a privilege to share in this experience.”
The new citizens were given a provincial welcome certificate, a gift reflecting the province’s multicultural values and a commemorative photo as a memento of their accomplishment.
The special ceremony was held in the Legislative Building and was co-ordinated with assistance from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and presided over by Judge Harold Gilleshammer. The Inkster Honour Choir led the singing of the national anthem.
The minister noted more than 100 languages are spoken in Manitoba and over 300 ethnocultural organizations play a significant part in attracting newcomers.
“New citizens in Manitoba are actively encouraged to maintain and share the traditions of their homelands,” said Marcelino. “Today’s new Canadians reflect the diversity of Manitoba itself, a quality we proudly cherish.”
From January to June of this year, more than 3,530 people took the oath of citizenship in Manitoba.
Each year, approximately 4,500 immigrants are sworn in as Canadian citizens in Manitoba. Canada has one of the highest naturalization rates in the world, with 85 per cent of immigrants becoming citizens.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Upcoming event - December 11 - Kwanzaa
You are invited to the following event:
KWANZAA
Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Dec 11, 2011
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Caribbean Cultural Centre
1100 Fife Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
The Congress of Black Women of Manitoba invites you to the annual Kwanza celebration on December 11th, 10:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. located at the Caribbean Cultural Centre at 1100 Fife Street. There will be gifts for all registered children. Children are...
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KWANZAA
Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Dec 11, 2011
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Caribbean Cultural Centre
1100 Fife Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
The Congress of Black Women of Manitoba invites you to the annual Kwanza celebration on December 11th, 10:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. located at the Caribbean Cultural Centre at 1100 Fife Street. There will be gifts for all registered children. Children are...
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Cheers,
Congress of Black Women Manitoba Inc.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Proud to be Winnipeg
Winnipeggers have shown themselves to be great sports fans. It was a weekend in Jets heaven, when it seems like all of Winnipeg was out in full support of the return of their beloved Jets. According to the police, there have not been one arrest. This is fantastic even though the Jets lost their first game rather badly.
I was also encouraged by the economic activity and everyone cashing in on the Jetsasia (my word). The Premier and the Mayor both agreed that the Jets have brought back some real life to the downtown and they are predicting this trend will increase as more and more young people choose downtown locations to live.
Please we need more cozy coffee shops and late night eateries in the down town for some of us night owls. It is what is missing. How about if the City waive a year's tax for some new businesses to give them an edge. We need diversity in the downtown business community - more than just Chinese restaurants and Japanese sushi, we need to see coffee shops or snack bars from the African, Latinamerican, Indian, Mexican, Portuguese and all the rest. There is so much potential so let's cash in on it for our City. Let us make Winnipeg a destination city for rural people, from Ontarians and other.
Go Winnipeg, go Jets and let's work together to make our city stronger, safer and a place to come home to.
I was also encouraged by the economic activity and everyone cashing in on the Jetsasia (my word). The Premier and the Mayor both agreed that the Jets have brought back some real life to the downtown and they are predicting this trend will increase as more and more young people choose downtown locations to live.
Please we need more cozy coffee shops and late night eateries in the down town for some of us night owls. It is what is missing. How about if the City waive a year's tax for some new businesses to give them an edge. We need diversity in the downtown business community - more than just Chinese restaurants and Japanese sushi, we need to see coffee shops or snack bars from the African, Latinamerican, Indian, Mexican, Portuguese and all the rest. There is so much potential so let's cash in on it for our City. Let us make Winnipeg a destination city for rural people, from Ontarians and other.
Go Winnipeg, go Jets and let's work together to make our city stronger, safer and a place to come home to.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
CBC News - Calgary - Calgary chooses Nenshi as new mayor
Calgary chooses go to with a relative unknown for Mayor but it's good for democracy, diversity and multiculturalism.
CBC News - Calgary - Calgary chooses Nenshi as new mayor
CBC News - Calgary - Calgary chooses Nenshi as new mayor
Monday, July 26, 2010
Jean Gregoire Sagbo Becomes First Black Politician Elected In Russia
The world is indeed changing for the better, we are beginning to become a new and better race of men.
In deep white Caucasian Russia a black man made history by becoming the first black person to be elected to office.
Jean Gregoire Sagbo Becomes First Black Politician Elected In Russia
In deep white Caucasian Russia a black man made history by becoming the first black person to be elected to office.
Jean Gregoire Sagbo Becomes First Black Politician Elected In Russia
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
How Do Stereotypes Affect Us?
Here is an insightful article on Diversity and how it affects us. Check it out
How Do Stereotypes Affect Us?
How Do Stereotypes Affect Us?
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Interracial Marriage: Which Groups Are More Likely to Wed? - DiversityInc.com
Asian women have consistently topped the group that marries non-Asian men. They favour white men more than Asian men. According to recent statistics 80 percent of American born Asian women marry white while 20 percent of US born Asian marry foreign born Asian.
Latinos like theirother Latinos best but intermarriage to US whites has increase 8% in a decade. According to the research 12% more Latinos and 17% Latinas born in the US are marrying Latinos outside of the US.
While there is a perception by black women that Black men marry outside of their race more often it is not true. Blacks are only three times as likely to marry outside of their race than others. Perhaps the blacks that marry outside of their race are public figures hence the public perception.
One of the reasons why Blacks stick to their own race could be because visually Blacks are more distinctly diverse that other groups. Most of the other groups Asian, Latinos, East Indians may share similar skin colour, hair texture and facial features whereas Blacks stand out by these same traits and perhaps that could be the reason that others are a little less adventurous to dating or marrying blacks and blacks (especially black women) might also be more leery about seeing other races as possible partners. However as time goes on and our world become more multicultural people may get to know each other better and black might just be the necessary ingredient that will make the planet more beautiful.
Interracial Marriage: Which Groups Are More Likely to Wed? - DiversityInc.com
Latinos like theirother Latinos best but intermarriage to US whites has increase 8% in a decade. According to the research 12% more Latinos and 17% Latinas born in the US are marrying Latinos outside of the US.
While there is a perception by black women that Black men marry outside of their race more often it is not true. Blacks are only three times as likely to marry outside of their race than others. Perhaps the blacks that marry outside of their race are public figures hence the public perception.
One of the reasons why Blacks stick to their own race could be because visually Blacks are more distinctly diverse that other groups. Most of the other groups Asian, Latinos, East Indians may share similar skin colour, hair texture and facial features whereas Blacks stand out by these same traits and perhaps that could be the reason that others are a little less adventurous to dating or marrying blacks and blacks (especially black women) might also be more leery about seeing other races as possible partners. However as time goes on and our world become more multicultural people may get to know each other better and black might just be the necessary ingredient that will make the planet more beautiful.
Interracial Marriage: Which Groups Are More Likely to Wed? - DiversityInc.com
Friday, April 30, 2010
Government supports dance in Manitoba - Have yourself a nice dance
April 29, 2010
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY CELEBRATED AT MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
The importance of dance to Manitoba’s way of life was recognized today by Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino as she celebrated International Dance Day by watching performances at the Legislative Building.
“Last year, government supported dance in the province with more than $1.4 million in funding for dance or dance-related initiatives,” said Marcelino. “Manitoba is home to a wide variety of nationalities and dance is one way in which we showcase that diversity.”
The province is represented by numerous dance companies including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Contemporary Dancers, Ruth Cansfield Dance, TRIP Dance, Summer Bear Dance Troupe, Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Chai Folk Ensemble, India School of Dance, L’Ensemble Folklorique de la Rivière-Rouge, NAfro Dance Productions, Magdaragat/Kayumangi Performing Arts and many others.
Marcelino noted the work of Stephanie Ballard and Margaret Piasecki of the Winnipeg Dance Preservation Initiative. The initiative, established in 2006 by Ballard and Piasecki with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, supports all efforts to celebrate the past, present and future of dance in Manitoba. Celebrating International Dance Day is one of its primary annual events.
Marcelino also reminded Manitobans the 2010 Provincial Dance Festival will be held May 9 to 23. The annual event has grown from a one-day program to a 14-day event, featuring performances by more than 1,600 dancers from across the province.
“Dance is the artistic expression of emotions, feelings and opinions through the movement of the body. Dancing is a way to show how much we enjoy life,” said Marcelino. “I invite all Manitobans to celebrate International Dance Day.”
The goal of International Dance Day is to increase awareness among the general public of the importance of dance, as well as to persuade governments all over the world to provide a proper place for dance in all systems of education.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY CELEBRATED AT MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
The importance of dance to Manitoba’s way of life was recognized today by Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino as she celebrated International Dance Day by watching performances at the Legislative Building.
“Last year, government supported dance in the province with more than $1.4 million in funding for dance or dance-related initiatives,” said Marcelino. “Manitoba is home to a wide variety of nationalities and dance is one way in which we showcase that diversity.”
The province is represented by numerous dance companies including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Contemporary Dancers, Ruth Cansfield Dance, TRIP Dance, Summer Bear Dance Troupe, Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Chai Folk Ensemble, India School of Dance, L’Ensemble Folklorique de la Rivière-Rouge, NAfro Dance Productions, Magdaragat/Kayumangi Performing Arts and many others.
Marcelino noted the work of Stephanie Ballard and Margaret Piasecki of the Winnipeg Dance Preservation Initiative. The initiative, established in 2006 by Ballard and Piasecki with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, supports all efforts to celebrate the past, present and future of dance in Manitoba. Celebrating International Dance Day is one of its primary annual events.
Marcelino also reminded Manitobans the 2010 Provincial Dance Festival will be held May 9 to 23. The annual event has grown from a one-day program to a 14-day event, featuring performances by more than 1,600 dancers from across the province.
“Dance is the artistic expression of emotions, feelings and opinions through the movement of the body. Dancing is a way to show how much we enjoy life,” said Marcelino. “I invite all Manitobans to celebrate International Dance Day.”
The goal of International Dance Day is to increase awareness among the general public of the importance of dance, as well as to persuade governments all over the world to provide a proper place for dance in all systems of education.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Celebrating Black History - Diversity
Celebrating our Diversity - Black History Month
February is Black History Month
Proud of our History
Each February, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to take part in events that commemorate the legacy of black Canadians. The month was officially recognized by the Parliament of Canada in December 1995.
This year, the theme for Black History Month is “Proud of our History” and will celebrate the historic contributions of three black Canadians:
William Hall (1821 – 1904) was the first black person, the first Nova Scotian, and the first Canadian sailor to receive the Victoria Cross.
Harriet Tubman (1822 – 1913) was a runaway slave from the United States who led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad and guided many further north into Canada.
Mifflin Wistar Gibbs (1823 – 1915) was an example of successful black immigrants in British Columbia, both as a prosperous merchant and a member of the Victoria City Council.
Background on Black History Month
Click on the links below to find out about:
Background
1807 – Abolition of the Slave Trade in the British Empire
Mathieu Da Costa Challenge
Preserving and Promoting: Black Cultural Heritage in Canada
Historic events
The British Imperial Act of 1833 – the Act to Abolish Slavery in the British Empire
People – past and present
Demographics
Games and quizzes
Photo gallery
Other links
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
For Controversial Wind Farm Off Cape Cod, Latest Hurdle Is Spiritual - NYTimes.com
The tribes — the Mashpee Wampanoag of Cape Cod and the Aquinnah Wampanoag of Martha’s Vineyard Natives have won a cultural victory over wind-farm development in their area arguing that such a farm comprising 130 wind-turbine would invade their spiritual and cultural space which the powers that be appear to agree with. They argued that the farm would interfere with their spiritual ritual of greeting the sunrise, which requires unobstructed views across the sound, and disturb ancestral burial grounds.
It is heartening to see this victory. Developers must respect people's culture and spiritual base from which they operate. This is what promotes cultural understanding. Read the story
For Controversial Wind Farm Off Cape Cod, Latest Hurdle Is Spiritual - NYTimes.com
It is heartening to see this victory. Developers must respect people's culture and spiritual base from which they operate. This is what promotes cultural understanding. Read the story
For Controversial Wind Farm Off Cape Cod, Latest Hurdle Is Spiritual - NYTimes.com
Monday, November 16, 2009
November 13, 2009
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK PROMOTES BENEFITS OF WORLDWIDE CO-OPERATION– – –
International Students Bring $74 Million to Manitoba Economy, Promote Harmony Among Diverse Cultures: Province, Council
International students contribute over $74 million to the Manitoba economy while fostering cross-cultural friendship and economic opportunities between the province and the world, Advanced Education and Literacy Minister Diane McGifford, minister responsible for international education; Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard; and Manitoba Council for International Education president Garry Dyck announced today.
To help Manitobans appreciate these benefits, the provincial government and the Manitoba Council for International Education (MCIE) are proud to support International Education Week from Nov. 16 to 20, the three said. International Education Week is celebrated in over 85 countries.
“International education enhances cultural understanding, broadens the scope of learning for all students and helps develop trade opportunities and partnerships that add to Manitoba’s multiculturalism,” McGifford said. “International students contribute to our economic well‑being and community development.”
“Manitoba’s diverse history combined with the tripling of new immigrants over the past decade mean we already have a multicultural environment that international students find welcoming,” said Howard. “Some students choose to make this province their permanent home, while others return to their countries of origin across the globe as goodwill ambassadors for Manitoba.”
“The number of international students in Canada has more than doubled since 1998 – but as their numbers grow, so does competition to attract them to different jurisdictions,” Dyck said. “MCIE was created in 2000 to encourage more students to choose Manitoba as their international education destination, and we hope to see the international student population continue to grow over the coming years.”
MCIE is a not-for-profit organization comprising 27 member institutions, ranging from elementary to post-secondary level, public and private, in both rural and urban areas.
Members share resources and information, collaborate on joint marketing initiatives and advocate for international education. MCIE’s members work with the Manitoba and federal governments to streamline the issue of study permits and monitor market trends; they also help international students gain valuable work experience during their study term, which in turn helps local employers meet labour market needs.
The number of international students in Manitoba has grown to 4,815 in 2006 from 2,380 in 2000, a 102 per cent increase, the largest percentage increase of all Canadian provinces during this time period.
More information can be found at www.education-excellence.ca.
For more information about MCIE, visit www.mcie.ca.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK PROMOTES BENEFITS OF WORLDWIDE CO-OPERATION– – –
International Students Bring $74 Million to Manitoba Economy, Promote Harmony Among Diverse Cultures: Province, Council
International students contribute over $74 million to the Manitoba economy while fostering cross-cultural friendship and economic opportunities between the province and the world, Advanced Education and Literacy Minister Diane McGifford, minister responsible for international education; Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard; and Manitoba Council for International Education president Garry Dyck announced today.
To help Manitobans appreciate these benefits, the provincial government and the Manitoba Council for International Education (MCIE) are proud to support International Education Week from Nov. 16 to 20, the three said. International Education Week is celebrated in over 85 countries.
“International education enhances cultural understanding, broadens the scope of learning for all students and helps develop trade opportunities and partnerships that add to Manitoba’s multiculturalism,” McGifford said. “International students contribute to our economic well‑being and community development.”
“Manitoba’s diverse history combined with the tripling of new immigrants over the past decade mean we already have a multicultural environment that international students find welcoming,” said Howard. “Some students choose to make this province their permanent home, while others return to their countries of origin across the globe as goodwill ambassadors for Manitoba.”
“The number of international students in Canada has more than doubled since 1998 – but as their numbers grow, so does competition to attract them to different jurisdictions,” Dyck said. “MCIE was created in 2000 to encourage more students to choose Manitoba as their international education destination, and we hope to see the international student population continue to grow over the coming years.”
MCIE is a not-for-profit organization comprising 27 member institutions, ranging from elementary to post-secondary level, public and private, in both rural and urban areas.
Members share resources and information, collaborate on joint marketing initiatives and advocate for international education. MCIE’s members work with the Manitoba and federal governments to streamline the issue of study permits and monitor market trends; they also help international students gain valuable work experience during their study term, which in turn helps local employers meet labour market needs.
The number of international students in Manitoba has grown to 4,815 in 2006 from 2,380 in 2000, a 102 per cent increase, the largest percentage increase of all Canadian provinces during this time period.
More information can be found at www.education-excellence.ca.
For more information about MCIE, visit www.mcie.ca.
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