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/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/JakWpSoKKBk Mitad chilena y mitad canadiense, la artista y escritora Daniela Smith-Fernández nació en Winnipeg, pero descubrió su conexión más profunda con sus raíces a través del arte, el idioma y la emoción. Desde pequeña, prefería las manualidades a la pintura, “trabajar con mis manos”, como ella dice, un vínculoContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/qEkK081Si38 En un mundo donde la migración a menudo trae desafíos emocionales y sobrecarga mental, Access Bars ofrece un camino sorprendente hacia la paz. En un reciente episodio de Community Hour de U Multicultural, Alexandra Moya, microbióloga convertida en facilitadora de bienestar, compartió cómo esta suave técnica energética transformó suContinue Reading
When Fernanda Vallejo first arrived in Canada 14 years ago, she never imagined she would one day be recognized among the Top 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians by TLN Media Group. What began as a simple Facebook group to connect Spanish-speaking women during the pandemic has since grown into LatinasContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/cmpq1ranlR8 About ten years ago, Emma Durand-Wood, a young mom in Elmwood, was focused on family life when she found herself unexpectedly drawn into community activism. What began as a small effort to prevent a pawn shop from opening in her neighbourhood grew into a decade-long mission to strengthen connectionsContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/SRBS58mcKkM In Winnipeg, a city celebrated for its multicultural identity, new initiatives often take root to help newcomers and the wider community connect. One such initiative, born from a deep understanding of the immigrant experience, is ALMA (Academy of Latino Manitoban Arts) Salvadoreña. Founded by Roxana Aguilar and Lissette Marroquín,Continue Reading
https://youtu.be/CCf7gPKzEjI Winnipeg is a city that often defines itself through hockey. From the roar of Jets fans at Canada Life Centre to kids practicing at community rinks, hockey is the social glue of the city. This fall, the sport is gaining a new cultural layer thanks to Hispanic Heritage Night.Continue Reading
https://youtu.be/YJzvM0fYdNs In Winnipeg, the idea of “senior year” often gets wrapped in clichés of prom, exams, and graduation caps. For young people like Jacie Vendiola, who recently shared her thoughts on transitioning into Grade 12, senior year is more than a personal milestone; it’s a reflection of broader questions aboutContinue Reading
