https://youtu.be/EuRUo0nmsVw For many women, success is equal parts ambition and overcoming invisible barriers. From economic insecurity to lack of access, the challenges are layered, deeply rooted, and continue to shape who gets opportunities and who gets left behind. Johise Namwira exemplifies what it means to navigate and rise above these barriers. A bilingualContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/7UIYc9tJsII In a world where youth are frequently criticized for their screen time, Avani Sahir is rewriting the narrative. As a passionate youth leader and community volunteer, Avani is on a relentless mission to champion social justice, mental health advocacy, and inclusive care. Co-founding the initiative Youth United, she hasContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/Epdzjw8XGlQ When African immigrants first arrived in Manitoba in the 1980s, they faced extreme weather, unrecognized professional credentials, and profound isolation. In a recent compelling interview, community trailblazer Alhaja Titi Tijani shared her incredible journey of transforming that isolation into a thriving, cohesive network. Arriving at a time when there were fewContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/G2cz6pzvIdI In Winnipeg’s vibrant multicultural community, a group of young entrepreneurs is reshaping how children learn confidence, culture, and language. Led by student president Hassan Shahzad, the Junior Achievement company Hidden Pictures created a children’s book that goes far beyond storytelling. Their mission: empower kids to discover inner confidence while making reading moreContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/BI5bYXEPLlI Mala’ika Mustapha is a local children’s book author-illustrator and public speaker whose work is grounded in storytelling, representation, and community impact. Through her vibrant books and creative outreach, she has become a meaningful voice for young readers, especially Black and Brown children searching for characters who look like them andContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/FNzVrLnB-LE Humaira Jaleel, Founder and Executive Director of Healthy Muslim Families, joined Fatimah Khan, former President of Young Muslim Sisters Winnipeg, to raise awareness about the Daughters of Gaza fundraising campaign. The two spoke on community solidarity, women’s leadership, and urgent humanitarian support for women and girls in Gaza. HumairaContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/TJJ9TWgsV4w Although women have begun to outpace men in post-secondary education, a persistent gap remains. The gap is within STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Discussing those challenges is the goal of a Winnipeg event, celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The event was coordinatedContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/FCegJXP8itc Venezuela fue durante décadas un referente de prosperidad y talento en América Latina. Sin embargo, esa imagen cambió drásticamente en los últimos 26 años, dando paso a una de las crisis migratorias más grandes del mundo. En el programa U Multicultural Channel Community Hour, conducido por Fernanda Vallejo, laContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/mZH1F0GWRvo Winnipeg continues to welcome thousands of newcomers each year, many of whom arrive with strong professional backgrounds but face significant barriers restarting their careers. The Canadian Immigrant Professionals Alliance (CIPA) is stepping in to change that. Led by CEO Juanita DeSouza-Huletey, herself an immigrant of 35 years, and supportedContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/nZn2LD7rHow In many African cultures, community is the foundation of life, a place where values are shaped, potential is nurtured, and young people are prepared to become tomorrow’s leaders. On this week’s episode of Community Hour, host Florence Okwudili explores how financial awareness helps build thriving communities, especially for immigrantsContinue Reading
