Welcome to this week’s newsletter, where we celebrate the progress and developments within our vibrant community. In this issue, we highlight key initiatives from Manitoba’s recent Speech from the Throne, which outlines the government’s continued commitment to improving healthcare, addressing rising costs, and growing the economy. We also spotlight important events, including opportunities for community involvement, from job training to scholarships. Plus, don’t miss updates on our ongoing efforts to support youth education through the NAMI Scholarship Fund. Stay informed and engaged as we work together to build a brighter future for all!
A big thank you to the NAMI Media volunteer team!
Rita Eghujovbo
Publicity Secretary.
Speech from the Throne
At the Opening of the First Session of the 43rd Legislature November 19th 2024. Delivered by: The Honourable Anita R. Neville, P.C., O.M. Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Manitoba
One year into the government’s mandate, Manitobans are starting to see relief from high costs, improvements in health care and more good jobs, but there’s still more to do – the throne speech lays out a plan to keep delivering for families.
Among the commitments made in the throne speech are:
Making progress on health care: building on the 870 net new health-care workers and new clinics in Winnipeg and Brandon with a new ER wait times strategy, 800 new hip and knee surgeries at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre and applications for an improved plastic health card rolling out before the end of the year.
Lowering your bills: with a plan to freeze Manitoba Hydro rates for one year, and new steps to provide relief to renters and homeowners, and address anti-competitive contracts that make groceries more expensive.
Growing the economy: with a new critical minerals strategy, a new Indigenous loan guarantee program to help big energy projects move forward and big infrastructure projects like twinning the Trans-Canada Highway east.
Making our downtowns and communities safer: with the new Public Safety Strategy, which will put more police on the streets, hire more mental health workers to work alongside first responders, crack down on drug dealers and get dangerous weapons off Manitoba streets.
Giving kids the freedom to be kids: building on the province’s universal school meal program and cellphone ban to help kids focus on learning, with updated science curriculums and a dedicated unit on financial literacy in Grade 9, and a commitment to ensure all First Nations people are able to vote in school board elections.
Protecting our environment: with the government’s new Affordable Energy Plan, improvements to efficiency codes and a new stakeholder working group to help protect Lake Winnipeg.
Protecting freedom and democracy: with an all-party committee to look at the future of diverse, local journalism and an inquiry into the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters construction project.
Honouring our past while giving hope to our future: with a new mother and child bison statue to be built on the front lawn of the legislative building grounds, and a new honour for veterans and other Manitoba heroes.
Federal Benefits Forum: SEED Winnipeg
SEED Winnipeg Inc.: The Manitoba Financial Empowerment Network (MFEN) is planning an “Access to Federal Benefits Forum” on December 11th, 2024. This event is for service providers to learn about accessing federal benefits that are under subscribed, discuss barriers we see with accessing these benefits, and to discuss what we can do collectively to improve access within our community of practice. This is a follow up to last year’s Access to Manitoba Benefits forum.
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- Single $40
- Student and seniors $20
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It’s Winter!!! Reminder to stay off Ice Ponds
Due to the current weather condition, we are reminded to stay off the ice on all ponds, waterways, and ditches. Watch out for the signs and click for more information
Fort Richmond Clinic: Food Give Away
Scholarship Opportunities:
Bank of Canada Scholarship Award for Post-Secondary Students
The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.
About the scholarship program
These CAD $8,000 scholarships are awarded to assist students with disabilities, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, Francophone and those who identify as a member of a visible minority group or racialized group to help remove barriers to education and support greater diversity in our workforce.
In addition to the award, successful candidates may be offered a work opportunity at the Bank, with mentorship by a Bank employee.
To be considered for one of these scholarships, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- be pursuing post-secondary studies (University or College) – either full-time or part-time – in a field related to the Bank’s work, including:
- Economics and Finance: economics, computer science, mathematics or statistics, commerce or business administration with a finance major
- Administration and Operations: financial services, administration and business, project management, human resources, accounting, communications and web development, internal audit, currency production, knowledge and information management, security
Information Technology and Cyber Security: software development, network engineering, solution architecture, project management, business analysis, cyber security
- have an overall average grade of 70 percent or higher
- must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution for fall 2024
See link here.
Goodluck!
Support for the Families of Our Lost NAMI Students
In September, our NAMI community suffered an unimaginable loss when two bright students tragically passed away in a car accident. Their absence continues to weigh heavily on all our hearts.
As we prepare to say our final goodbyes at their funeral on December 13th, their families are still grappling with the overwhelming burden of funeral expenses. A GoFundMe account has been created to support them during this incredibly difficult time.
We are calling on our Nigerian community to come together in solidarity. Your support, no matter how small, can make a difference in helping these families give their loved ones a dignified farewell.
To donate, please visit the Gofundme page.
Let us show these families that they are not alone—that even in their sorrow, they have the unwavering support of a united community. Thank you for your compassion and generosity. May the souls of the departed rest in peace.
Sincerely,
NAMI
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Let’s Continue To Support Nami Scholarship Fund, Thank You!
NAMI appreciates a model that guarantees funds to the scholarship for our youth in perpetuity. We sincerely thank those who have donated, and we also encourage others to do the same. All year round, we encourage people in our community to visit The Winnipeg Foundation website to donate with a minimum of $10 to NAMI Scholarship Fund at the link here to support our community youth education which was inaugurated last year. “Make this donation in celebration, honour or memory of someone.” Thank you!
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FOOD FOR ALL PROGRAM
If food security is an issue, “Food for all Program” is a Food supply for all season. An initiative of C.A.C Rehoboth Christain Centre in partnership with Peace Wholeness Centre. See poster for details and more contact information or visit websites below. Thank you! www.peacewholenesscentre.com
