Personality of the Week
When someone is recognized /appreciated for their excellent hard work, it confirms the recognition of the worth of the work done and how such work contributes to the value of the community.
The net effect is that the person will be determined to improve on subsequent projects.
The entire Bridgwater Neighbourhood (Forest, Lakes, Centre, Trials) with their magnificent aesthetic beauty was designed by the Nadi Group headed by Emeka Nnadi.
Emeka Nnadi is an African-born Canadian Architect who finished his undergraduate studies in Africa and immigrated to Canada as a youth. He later completed his graduate studies at the University of Manitoba. He is the group founder, Principal and Chief Executive Officer
His ingenuity cum excellent skills in urban planning and landscape design is showcased in the design of neighbourhood’s masterpiece crafted with holistic emphasis on sustainability and human-scaled homes where community members can enjoy healthy and happy lives, with all the trails, parks, fountains, playgrounds, and green spaces.
As the Nadi Group’s founder, Emeka enjoys challenging the team to dig deeper and find innovations that make the world a better place. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Enugu State University of Technology in Nigeria and earned a master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Manitoba. Emeka worked in Chicago as a landscape architect and then as a development manager before moving back to Winnipeg. He continued to hone his urban design, team leadership and project management skills at a prominent Winnipeg engineering and design consultancy before starting his firm, Nadi Design, in 2010. Partnering with commercial, government and academic clients across North America, Emeka’s delivered a diverse spectrum of innovative and meaningful human environments. Under Emeka’s direction, Nadi Group operates out of three studio locations: Winnipeg, Calgary and Rochester Hills.
Happy New Year from the desk of NAMI’s President
Dear Distinguished Community Members,
Happy New Year!
On behalf of the Executive Committee, I am using this opportunity to thank you all for your generous support last year and what we hope to achieve together this new year.
In 2023, we will keep promoting our voice in championing active participation and engaging Nigerians in corporate governance, civic responsibilities, and political process in Manitoba. With our team, we want NAMI to be the first contact and support system for all Nigerians in Manitoba, and yes, we are ready to support this reality! We are imploring more members’ participation with their involvements as volunteers/donors from community leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals to socio- cultural groups, to get more acquainted with NAMI for a better outreach. And I want to assure you with our passionate service, this is what makes our organization very inclusive and so exceptional in Manitoba. We are hoping for togetherness and a better life together as a community in this new year.
With over 6,000 Nigerians and still growing population, our community is now ranked among top 5 in Manitoba; and with this we are now a winning voice in social capital from civic responsibilities, political process to other subtleties in Manitoba. We want Nigerian new immigrants, professionals, skilled and unskilled workers, international students, and visitors to have access to us for service and support at various levels of their needs. We will continue to consolidate on our relationship with the Nigerian High Commission, Ottawa which has been very outstanding in citizen diplomacy. We will continue to work on this for better service.
Once again, happy new year and may we all enjoy a happy, healthy, and safe 2023.
Sincerely,
Wilson Akinwale, MDiv
President
Invitation To Participate In A Study On Parenting Experiences Of Immigrants Of African Descent
Social Work professors at Booth University College (Manitoba) and Wilfrid Laurier University (Ontario) and are seeking immigrants from the African community to participate in a study to investigate lived experiences of immigrant parents living in Canada and their children. We invite Immigrant parents of African descent and children who were raised by immigrant African parents to participate in the study. Children must be at least 18 years of age at the time of data collection to participate and must have arrived in Canada before attaining age 18 or born in Canada. Parents must have either brought at least one of their children to Canada prior to them attaining age 18 or given birth to at least one child in Canada.
Eligible participants will be invited to take part in a 45-60-minute iZoom or in-person interview and will be provided with an informed consent form and a copy of the interview questions ahead of time.
If interested, please contact
- Cynthia Sottie (Cynthia.Sottie@BoothUC.ca or csottie@gmail.com) or
- Magnus Mfoafo-M’Carthy (mmfoamcarthy@wlu.ca)
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
Black Health Equity Survey for organizations
The Foundation for Black Communities, Black Health Alliance, TAIBU Community Health Centre, Ontario Nonprofit Network, and Imagine Canada (the Partnership Collective) are conducting research to learn about extended health benefits (e.g., prescription drugs, dental, vision, physiotherapy, psychotherapy) at Canadian non profit organizations
Red River College Polytechnic
Red River College Polytechnic is hosting a free technology-based (STEM) program girls between the ages of 15-18 years old.
Free 12-weeks program starts January 17th – April 22nd 2023.
Click the link for more details:
Share Nigeria Indigenous stories with Manitoba Museum
The Manitoba Museum is asking Manitobans to share their stories and ideas to aid inclusion, connectivity, mutual understanding, and a sense of belonging as they plan for the future – a future that celebrates land, people, enhance the Museum experience of all Manitobans.
Take the 10 minutes survey here
Caring for a Child with Special Need
Are you or someone you know caring for a child with special needs? Here are strategies for Newcomer families:
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
Upcoming SEED Training Sessions
Doing Business in Canada
This two-part workshop will offer information and the opportunity to ask questions about doing business in Canada.
Topics include:
- Government role in business
- Canadian workplace standards
- Taxes in Canada
- Canadian business culture
The workshop will be in TWO parts:
- Part 1: Jan 17, 2022 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Part 2: Jan 19, 2022 6:00-8:00 p.m.
You must attend Part 1 to attend Part 2
Spots are limited. Only 50 registrations accepted.
This course is intended for newcomers and immigrants to Canada, but anyone is welcome to attend.
Registration required. To register, go to http://seedwinnipeg.ca/sessions or call 204-927-9944.
A Zoom link will be sent two days before the workshop to everyone who has registered.
Recognition Counts Discussion Series
Recognition Counts Discussion Series
If you are an internationally-trained professional and plan to work in the same, similar, or alternative profession in Manitoba, you’ll want to register for one of SEED’s Recognition Counts webinars in December!
The webinars will explain Recognition Counts loans for skilled immigrants, showcase newcomers who have been successful in getting back to their careers, share valuable resources on Canadian workplace culture and integration, and provide tips to achieve financial stability as a skilled newcomer.
To register, click on the link for the session you would like to attend:
Jan 19, 2023, 6-7:30 PM:
Shop at Gifted Fingers International Limited
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 ready made 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.
Location 1:
1006 Nairn avenue Winnipeg Manitoba
Location 2:
Unit 4 – 955 saint Mary’s road, Winnipeg, Manitoba and we’re open 9am to 8pm from Monday to Saturday;
Phone number: 2043060101
”Great customer service experience
Where your satisfaction is guaranteed”!
For more details, visit www.giftedfingers or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at giftedfingersinternational
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 Locations:
1500 Regent Avenue West, Unit 9
Winnipeg, MB R2C3A8
1866 Pembina Hwy, Unit 2
Winnipeg, MB R3T6J1
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @cresteyecare.
Book your eye exam or visit us in store today!
NEW PATIENT PROMO
Book a new patient exam and cleaning and receive a $50 Tim Horton’s gift card, an electric toothbrush or teeth whitening kit*
We are growing, and we are so excited to add amazing patients to our family dental practice
Give us a call today at 204-663-5000, email at hello@kilconadental.ca or visit us at www.kilconadental.ca
Looking forward to meeting you
*while supplies last
GEMINI MEDICAL CLINIC
Gemini Medical Clinic is a new family oriented medical clinic located at 735 Pembina Highway Winnipeg. Our primary objective is to help patients achieve their health goals by providing quality medical care. We are a team of 4 family physicians with immediate plans to include specialist care. Our providers include Drs’ Ify Osagie, Ral Koko, Alastair Sequeira and Taiwo Sonoiki. We provide a range of services including general/family practice, women’s health, child health, whole health and wellness, addictions medicine, minor surgical procedures etc.
We also provide non-insured services like filling out forms, disability applications, medical notes and many more.
We are open to the public July 4, 2022 and accepting new patients.
Stand Out From The Crowd
Lola‘s Beauty Gallery & Supplies is your One Stop shop for all your hair care needs.
Lola’s specializes in all kinds of hair services such as braids, dreads, curls and extension services. We also carry many varieties of hair care and beauty supplies.
Lola’s offers Western Union and Ria money transfer services.
Stop by Lola’s today and take advantage of the many sales running on wigs and hair extensions.
Students with a valid student ID card can receive a student discount on their purchases.
Stand Out From The Crowd
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 contact us via email: publicitysecretarynami@gmail.com
Advertisement Rates
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- Website Advert Rate: $300/annually
- Monthly Advert Rate: $40/monthly
- Weekly Community Update Promos: $25/week
- Weekly Newsletter: $25/week
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Have a nice week!
