Celebrating Easter Festival
NAMI wishes every Nigerian celebrating a happy celebration.
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! https://www.mycharitytools.com/gift/wpgfdn/donate?fund=1077
Air your voices and concerns regarding immigration policies
We are happy to inform you that we now have the opportunity to air our voices and concerns regarding immigration policies as our own, Dr. Lana Adeleye-Olusae the newly appointed member of Manitoba Immigration Advisory Council.
We will be having opportunity to present our ideas on matters relating to the Nigerian community immigration issues, design and implementation of our provincial immigration programs through the promotion, recruitment, and retention of new immigrants.
We therefore request for your submission and ideas relating to the following;
– Building on promotion to attract and recruit more immigrants and business investors to the province
-Streamlining the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, especially with the regards to setting the right balance between the province’s regional labour market, economic development and community needs; and
-Fostering Manitoba’s settlement and inter gratin programs and services, as well as foreign credentials recognition programs, to encourage labour market attachment, improve foreign credential recognition and bolster immigration retention.
We call on all Nigerian Associations;
The Umunna, Egbe Omo Yoruba, Northern Peoples Forum, and Edo/South-South Community for their respective views and ideas as itemized above.
We urge you to kindly send your submission to info@nami-mb.ca or gensec@nami-mb.ca on or before April 20th, 2022
We thank you as we await your swift response.
Announcer:
Lola Ojebiyi
General Secretary
Nigerian Association of Manitoba Incorporated (NAMI)
Personality of The Week
Introducing Mr. Adeayomi Adeyemi; one of 10 leaders for 2021 through the Institute of Real Estate Management’s (IREM) diversity and inclusion succession initiative (DISI).
Adeayomi Adeyemi is a Chartered Estate Surveyor& Valuer and a Certified Property Manager. He recently joined the City of Winnipeg where he is responsible for managing all City owned properties. Prior to joining the City of Winnipeg, He held the position of a Community Manager with Hazelview Properties Inc. (formerly Timbercreek Communities) a multi-family property company with headquarters in Toronto.
In addition to his Bachelor of Technology in (Real) Estate Management, Adeayomi holds other designations such as prestigious Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation from the Real Estate Institute of Canada & Institute of Real Estate Management; he is an Associate of Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (ANIVS) and a Registered Estate Surveyor & Valuer (RSV).
Adeayomi has over 13 years combined experience in Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES), Asset Management and Property valuation (appraisal), commercial and residential property management. He has worked with reputable global organizations through Broll Property Services, the leading property services company in Africa who used to be an affiliate network of CBRE but now Cushman & Wakefield | Broll. Adeayomi was responsible for managing property portfolio for Standard Chartered Bank and PZ Cussons.
Adeayomi relocated to Winnipeg, Canada in June 2019, completed is CPM certification in October 2020. In April 2021, he got a global recognition from the Institute of Real Estate Management as a DISI Leader; an initiative within the institution to recognize exceptional leaders in the real estate profession who have demonstrated leadership skills at the chapter level, advancing their leadership skill at the national level and making a significant impact in the industry and their community. He is the first recipient of this recognition in Canada and Nigeria.
NAMI is proud of your contributions to the province and wish you the very best in your future endeavor.
Do you know Nigerians excelling and doing well in their careers in our community, please let us know and send us email at publicitysecretarynami@gmail.com
Covid-19 Rapid Testing Kits
NAMI is pleased to announce that members of our community can now request for the Covid-19 rapid testing kits for their household or local organization.
Do contact Taiwo Aromasodu (NAMI Program Coordinator) at program@nami-mb.ca for pick up arrangement.
Treatment options for #COVID19MB are now available
The province has now made available Covid-19 treatment options for individuals who are eligible. Read details about criteria for eligibility here: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/treatment/index.html
Health Research Study Recruitment
Participate in the ongoing research on the important issue of African immigrant women’s healthcare experiences in Manitoba. More details are in the banner above.
Province Invites Applications for Queen’s Counsel Appointments
A call for applications for Queen’s counsel (QC) is being issued by the Manitoba government. This prestigious award recognizes practitioners for their outstanding contributions to the practice of law.
A lawyer must have a record of outstanding practice, display integrity and leadership, and have contributed to the profession’s excellence for at least ten years in order to qualify for QC consideration. Lawyers who are practicing or have retired are eligible to self-nominate or may be nominated by others.
The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Aug. 31. For more information, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/justice/crown/queencounsel/index.html.
Immigrant and Newcomer Women Exploring Small Business Information Sessions
Immigrant Women Exploring Business
Immigrant Women Exploring Business is an 8-week business training and consulting program available to Immigrant women in Manitoba living on a low-income who have a business idea.
Training runs from May 4- June 24, 2022 (Mon, Wed, and Fri 6-8 pm).
To apply for the program, you must attend one information session.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to attend an Information Session. To register, visit our website via this link: https://seedwinnipeg.ca/programs/sessions
Registration required
April Recognition Counts Information Sessions
Seed Winnipeg will be hosting the monthly Recognition Counts information session on April 19th at 2 pm and April 28th at 6 pm.
Topics:
- Information on Recognition Count’s loans for skilled immigrants.
- Hear about newcomers who have been successful in getting back to their careers.
- Valuable resources on Canadian workplace culture and integration.
- Tips to achieve financial stability as a skilled newcomer.
Registration Links:
April 19, 2022, 2-3:30 PM: https://seedwinnipeg-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduirqjkoGdDi2PzYv15GkZn70jRjjalW
April 28, 2022, 6-7:30 PM: https://seedwinnipeg-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-ChrTMtHt0NrLo9a4gproVi9U7dzEck
Gifted Fingers International Limited Opens another new location in Winnipeg
Gifted fingers international limited – Your African Caribbean community food store.
Specializing in all ethnic foods and beauty supplies Butchering, meats, chicken, fish, goat with skin on, so many seafood.
Shop at gifted fingers today for African, Caribbean, Asian, East Indian, groceries, all types of human hair extensions, all types of braids, cosmetic products, Diverse African Caribbean inspired readymade fabrics, African wedding accessories, Italian gold accessories, bags, shoes, bridal makeovers and many more at affordable and reasonable prices for all nationalities,
Walk into the ”one-shop-stop” today and experience great discounts on all grocery, fabric, hair, beauty products and many more.
Locations:
- 1006 Nairn avenue Winnipeg Manitoba
Phone number 2043060101
- Unit 4 – 955 saint Mary’s road, Winnipeg, Manitoba and we’re open 9am to 8pm from Monday to Saturday
”Great customer service experience Where your satisfaction is guaranteed”!
For more details, visit www.giftedfingers or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at giftedfingersinternational
The Newcomer Employment Hub
This initiative from the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and Immigration Partnership Winnipeg is designed to facilitate interaction between the business community and the newcomer community to address one of the biggest challenges that businesses face today: talent recruitment and retention.
Get more information here: Newcomer Employment Hub | Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (winnipeg-chamber.com)
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Applications for the Manitoba Accessibility Fund are open until April 15, 2022. Grants of up to $50,000 are available to municipalities, organizations, or businesses.
Manitoba has laws to improve accessibility. These laws affect all organizations that employ at least one person. Businesses include shops, restaurants, hotels, legal, healthcare and other professional services etc.
Non-profit organizations include charities, unions, places of worship, community organizations and member associations etc.
Visit https://accessibilitymb.ca/ for more information
NAMI to celebrate Mother’s Day event in grand style May 7th, 2022
Watch this space for more information on the upcoming fun-packed Mother’s Day event slated for May 7th, 2022.
Edge Career Program
Edge Career Program is accepting participants for their free full-time customized employment preparation and job skills training program Free Job training and pre-employment program starting in April, 2022
The program operates Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. offering life skills, employability skills and computer training
For more information, please go to: https://www.edgeinc.ca/edge_carrier.html
Jobs Opportunities
Manitoba Museum is hiring for the following jobs:
COLLECTION ASSISTANTS
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CURATORIAL INTERN
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LndGZgJrykXuVCpQj90ZvMMW735CLFtL/view?usp=sharing
SUMMER CAMP LEADER
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DX5zOo-yuhcsTkwFUd0yf-lymJOHR50k/view?usp=sharing
VISITORS SERVICE ASSOCIATES
https://drive.google.com/file/d/100sbPwKFr4MPTY84IXieiLzff4z2xehK/view?usp=sharing
Power Delivery in Manitoba- Virtual Presentation April 19th
Arab Members Chapter of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is pleased to invite you to our virtual presentation entitled “Power Delivery in Manitoba”
This presentation will describe the power system in Manitoba and how it fits in to the larger power system within North America. It will describe the methods we use to operate the power system and the challenges that we face to keep the lights on for our customer.
Registration is free but required. Please find more details in the below link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/power-delivery-in-manitoba-tickets-294824406737
For questions, contact: Contact@amc-egm.ca or: 204-557-4366
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
OLUWADARE LAW OFFICE
OLUWADARE LAW OFFICE – 625 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB. Tel: +1-204-963-0768. Email: foluwadare@gmail.com
See poster for more details.
CAM’S LAW OFFICE
Looking for a lawyer for your real estate closing? Look no further, we are here to help you. You’d be glad you did!
You can email us: info@camslawoffice.com
Website: www.camslawoffice.com
Call: +1 (431) 588-2702.
We will be looking forward to receiving your messages. Thank you!
CREST EYECARE
Your vision benefits with great deals on premium frames, lenses and contacts. We direct bill most insurance plans, plus get rewarded with Air Miles Reward Miles on every purchase.
Book your eye exam or visit us in store today! Send us email: info@cresteyecare.com Call us: 204-421-8080. Visit our website: www.cresteyecare.com Our location: Unit #9 – 1500, Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @cresteyecare. Book your eye exam or visit us in store today!
GET THE ATTENTION YOU NEED TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY & BEYOND. OUR ADVERT RATES ARE VERY LOW AND CONSIDERABLE.
Please click here to advertise with us with good rates and fantastic offers to promote your business, products, and services on our website and social media platforms. For more information please call us on 204-998-4239/204-583-2143 or contact us via email: publicitysecretarynami@gmail.com
Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for all events and weekly community updates. As always, thanks to everyone for continuing to help build community unity and prosperity. Have a nice weekend!
Your Team at NAMI
