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g a z e t t e Settlement and Integration • Language and Skills Training • Welcoming Community 245 Janette Ave. Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2 • 7651 Tecumseh Rd. East Windsor, ON N8T 3H1 519.255.1127 • www.themcc.com MCC announces Harmony & Champion Award Recipients O n January 14, 2014, the Multicultural Council announced the 12th Annual Herb Gray Harmony and Champion Awards recipients. Themed RIO, the Gala takes place at the Ciociaro Club on April 24th. This year’s recipients are: Harmony Award Mayor Eddie Francis Champion Award Floyd Cacciavillani Spring 2014 HARMONY AWARD WINNER Mayor Eddie Francis CHAMPION AWARD WINNER Floyd Cacciavillani CIOCIARO CLUB OF WINDSOR COCKTAILS & DINNER SILENT AUCTION TICKETS: $8 5 EACH THURSDAY APRIL 2 4 th , 2014 6: 30 pm TABLE FOR 10: $850 CORPORATE TABLE: $1,200 VISIT: WWW.THEMCC.COM CALL: 519.255.1127 Pictured: Eddie Francis, Mayor - City Of Windsor O ver the last ten years Mayor Eddie Francis showed many initiatives in promoting a multicultural mosaic of our community through numerous examples such as the Mayor’s annual walk and bringing the International Children’s Games to Windsor. Mayor Francis was also influential in bringing the Olympic Torch to our City. After being elected to council, in 2003 he becomes the youngest Mayor in Canada. S ince 1948 when Floyd Caccavillani immigrated from Italy he had a vision. From his first job working on a fruit and vegetable farm in Leamington, to building a CF Group multilateral enterprise. Throughout the years he assisted new immigrants by assisting them to settle into their new home. Floyd remains very active with his son at CF Greenhouses and contributes time and money to numerous charitable causes. Pictured: Floyd Cacciavillani Get your tickets now! Call 519.255.1127 or visit our website.
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245 Janette Ave. Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2 • 7651 Tecumseh Rd. East Windsor, ON N8T 3H1519.255.1127 • www.themcc.com
MCC announces Harmony & Champion Award Recipients
On January 14, 2014, the Multicultural Council announced the 12th Annual Herb Gray Harmony and Champion Awards recipients. Themed RIO, the Gala takes place at the Ciociaro Club on April 24th.This year’s recipients are:
Harmony Award Mayor Eddie Francis
Champion Award Floyd Cacciavillani
Spring 2014
HARMONY AWARD WINNER
Mayor Eddie FrancisCHAMPION AWARD WINNER
Floyd Cacciavillani
CIOCIARO CLUB OF WINDSORCOCKTAILS & DINNER
SILENT AUCTIONTICKETS: $85 EACH
T H UR S D A Y A P R I L 2 4 t h , 2 0 1 4 6 : 3 0 p m
TABLE FOR 10: $850 CORPORATE TABLE: $1,200VISIT: WWW.THEMCC.COM
CALL: 519.255.1127
The Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex CountyInvites you to the 12th Annual Herb Gray Harmony Awards
Pictured: Eddie Francis, Mayor - City Of Windsor
Over the last ten years Mayor Eddie Francis showed many initiatives
in promoting a multicultural mosaic of our community through numerous examples such as the Mayor’s annual walk and bringing the International Children’s Games to Windsor. Mayor Francis was also influential in bringing the Olympic Torch to our City. After being elected to council, in 2003 he becomes the youngest Mayor in Canada.
S ince 1948 when Floyd Caccavillani immigrated from Italy he had a vision.
From his first job working on a fruit and vegetable farm in Leamington, to building a CF Group multilateral enterprise. Throughout the years he assisted new immigrants by assisting them to settle into their new home. Floyd remains very active with his son at CF Greenhouses and contributes time and money to numerous charitable causes.
Pictured: Floyd Cacciavillani
Get your tickets now! Call 519.255.1127 or visit our website.
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PROVINCIAL NETWORK TO HELP YOUTH
Pictured: CSS Yoth in TorontoSamuel Chamuto (kneeling).First row from left to right: Ashley Korn (YMCA staff), Monica Abdelkader (Toronto CSS staff), Tracy Lo (Ottawa CSS staff), Radhika Homagai (Windsor youth), Florence Tarawalley (London youth), Bruk Maru (Kitchener youth), Hanaa Elkolaly (London CSS staff), Fatuma Mohamed Ahmed (Kitchener youth).Second row: Baptista Shimwe (Ottawa youth), Ali Jasemi (Toronto youth), Amal Othman (Ottawa youth), Tilachan Dhungana (Windsor youth), Shahnaz Shahbazi (Hamilton staff), Salma Yarjani (Kitchener staff).Third row: Mhamed Mohamed (London youth), Radenko (Windsor CSS)
Respect, Communicate, Understand and Listen was the motto at last summer’s gathering. The participants were thirteen youth GARs and twenty-two service
providers from the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, South Essex Community Council, Youth Diversion, MCYS, YMCA, WEST, and WWWIW.
The Windsor forum was just one part of other group discussions which took place across Ontario in London, Kitchener, Hamilton, Toronto, and Ottawa. Organized by the Multicultural Councils’ Client Support Services (CSS) program the youth advisory council was launched. Representing Youth GARs throughout Ontario their goal is to promote community awareness of GAR youth; look at how GAR youth are viewed by others in the community as well as how they see themselves as part of their community.
Tilachan Dhungana and Radhika Homagai, representing the Windsor youth group, were selected to travel to Toronto and join the first CSS youth advisory council. They brought with them the top three local issues, identified by the Windsor forum: Language and Education, Bullying, and Settling in Canada.
The Multicultural Councils’ youth advisory council will meet several times. For this inaugural year, they chose to focus on education. A decision based on a shared common experiences, as GAR Youth’s first year in Canada, and the challenges of navigating the school system.
Tilachan and Radhika are part of a “from youth for youth”
Thank you!
The MCC would like to thank New Beginnings for a plaque received for participating in their 2013 Jobs for Youth Summer Employment Program.
New Beginnings had over 800 youth apply this year and 265 participants were chosen to be a part of their program. Jobs for Youth not only provides a work placement but pre and post-employment training modules and on-the-job support and mentorship as well.
involved in designing an Information Booklet to better support youth. It’ll be useful to GAR youth navigating the school system and give CSS Case Managers and community agencies a resource to guide them when helping youth.
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HEALTH ACCESS DAY
A GREAT FREE EVENT FORIMMIGRANTS AND NEWCOMERS!
The Community Partners for Multicultural HealthInvite you to participate in
HEALTH ACCESS DAYTuesday, April 29, 2014
Caboto Club, 2175 Parent(Corner of Parent and Tecumseh Rd. East)
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
“Chronic Disease Prevention and Maintenance”Learn about how to access health and support services that can help you and your
family to stay physically and mentally healthy and prevent disease and illness.
Interact with exhibitors and participate in a variety of screening and health promotion activities such as blood pressure reading and blood glucose test.
Pre - register to attend interactive “CPR Anytime Training” offered throughout the day at the event.
This event is proudly hosted by:
THANK YOU To All Our Partners!
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The Enhancing the Welcoming Capacity of Windsor Essex research study is being conducted through a partnership with the Multicultural Council of Windsor
Essex (MCC), the South Essex Community Council (SECC) and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology at the University of Windsor. The study was made possible through a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The research study is rooted in a 2009 project conducted by the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership (WELIP) which identified the need for further examination on how ‘Welcoming’ the Windsor Essex community is for immigrants and what more the communities in Windsor Essex could do to encourage inclusiveness or belonging. The WELIP project suggested that a sense of belonging is important for well-being and for creating the desire to have a sense of permanence in a community.
In the report the “Characteristics of a Welcoming Community”, a welcoming community1 is defined as “a collective effort to create a place where individuals feel valued and included”. Ultimately, a welcoming community attracts and retains newcomers by:
• Identifying and removing barriers• Promoting a sense of belonging• Meeting diverse individual needs• Offering services that promote successful integration
By exploring the diverse ways that immigrants might participate in the social, cultural and/or civic practices that would enhance their sense of belonging in Windsor/Essex, the study will provide meaningful insights. The research team maintains a holistic perspective towards immigrants and newcomers as persons with diverse cultural and creative resources, skills, and complex histories. Settlement is broadly viewed to include the long term residence of immigrants and a perspective that values the role they can play in enhancing community life.
Over the past six months interviews and focus groups have been conducted with mainstream organizations, settlement organizations and immigrants who have been in Canada anywhere from 1 month to 15 years. Currently the research team is analysing the data from document reviews, and the interviews and focus groups. The analysis will culminate with a report to the community outlining the findings and will include recommendations on how to enhance the welcoming capacity of Windsor Essex. A community Forum will be held on Tuesday May 13, 2014 at the Ciociaro Club from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. _________________1 Esses, V. M., Hamilton L, Bennett-AbuAyyash, C & Burstein, M.; Characteristics of a Welcoming Community; March 2010
ENHANCING THE ‘WELCOMING CAPACITY’ OF WINDSOR ESSEX RESEARCH STUDY
For more information contact Lisa Kolody, Director of Programs and Operations at MCC, 519.255.1127 ext. 217 [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!“What is a welcoming community?”
Enhancing the ‘Welcoming Capacity’ of Windsor Essex - Community Forum
Date: Time:
Location:
Tuesday May 13, 2014 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Ciociaro Club, 3745 N Talbot Rd, Oldcastle, ON
An agency of the Government of Ontario.Relève du gouvernement de l’Ontario.
An agency of the Government of Ontario.Relève du gouvernement de l’Ontario.
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YOUTH PROGRAM AT THE WFCU CENTRE
GOPI LAL KAFLEY… A SUCCESS STORY
Gopi Lal Kafley arrived in Windsor on May 12, 2012 greeted by the WRAP team from the Multicultural Council at the Windsor Airport. Mr. Kafley arrived
from Nepal with his wife and child. They were very excited to begin their new life in Canada.
Mr. Kafley’s background as a Teacher and his dedication to his new country ignited his new determination. Mr. Kafley and his CSS worker, Ana created his settlement plan. Mr. Kafley attended Language Instruction program for Newcomers to Canada at the Multicultural Council to increase his language skills and create a social network. Not only did he attend English classes but he also partook in various workshops at the Multicultural Council as well as other agencies to learn about the Windsor Community and about how to find a job here in Windsor.
As he learned in his workshops, Mr. Kafley remembered everyone in the community who helped him. It was through this network that Mr. Kafley was first told about a position that would be available at The New Canadian Centre of Excellence as a SWISS worker to work with the newcomer parents and children in the schools. With the MCC assistance, Mr. Kafley had his resume and cover letter reviewed and his interview skills polished. It was a wonderful success. As of January 20, 2014, Mr. Kafley began his new job as a SWISS worker. He will be placed at two schools, at this time, Roseville Public School and J.L. Forster High School.
“I am very happy to start my new job. I am in training until March and then I will know if I am doing a good job. This job will help me and my family. I can now help people like how I was, to understand the schools. I want to thank the Multicultural Council for all the help they give me.”
We are very proud of you too Gopi Lal Kafley! What a success!
On November 23, 2013, the MCC’s Youth attended a basketball game between the Windsor Express and the London Lightning. The MCC would like to thank the YMCA for generously providing the Youth program with tickets for this amazing event at the WFCU Centre.
The Youth had a great time cheering for their favorite team, the Windsor Express.
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A day filled with fun-family interaction
Mad Science
Balloon Twisters
Face Painting
Crafts
Community Representatives
Snacks and refreshments
And much more!
Meadowbrook Community in Action (MCIA) Project
FREE EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Location:
THE SAFETY VILLAGE 7911 Forest Glade Drive
Windsor, ON N8T 3R7
For more information, please contact Shannon Ciampa or Sladjana Lazevski at
519-255-1127, ext. 155
Family Fun Day Saturday, March 15, 2014
1 - 4 pm
Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County
Proud funded partner of United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
BRINGING THE MEADOWBROOK COMMUNITY TOGETHER
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FESTIVAL AND EVENTS ONTARIO (FEO) AWARDS
The MCC is proud to announce that Festival and Events Ontario chose Cameron Payne as 2014 Volunteer of the Year. The Province’s most notable festival and
event association held the event on March 1st in Toronto.
Cameron Payne has been actively involved with Carrousel of the Nations for over 16 years in various roles, overseeing the senior’s tours to the festival, as a Site Project Manager, Carrousel Co –Chair, Chair, Board Member and President of the Board. Cameron is a true professional and valued volunteer, the Multicultural Council is proud to celebrate this announcement with him. We would also like to thank Cameron for his dedication to the Multicultural Council and for volunteering his time with the festival and his leadership and organizational skills. His attention to detail, his expertise in project management has been instrumental in creating organized processes for one of the top 100 festival’s in Ontario the Carrousel of the Nations. We are happy to announce that Cameron is chosen to be Co-chair of Carrousel 2014.
Congratulations Cameron!
FESTIVAL AND EVENTS ONTARIO VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Carrousel of the Nations and Cameron Payne as Volunteer of the Year received the highest recognition from Festival and Events Ontario.
Carrousel of the Nations was the biggest winner at the Festival and Events Ontario Achievement Awards. On Saturday, March 1, 2014, FEO announced Cameron Payne as the Volunteer of the Year. Also, Carrousel of the Nation was recognized as the Best Promotional Campaign in addition to Sponsor of the Year with LiquidWild Media and received “Top 100” Festival designation. The Achievement Awards were handed out during FEO’s Annual Conference "Excite and Energize".
Pictured: Cameron Payne, Volunteer of the Year
Pictured: Kelly Dodds, Special Event Coordinator,Paul Peladeau, Sean Davidson, Steve Nicodemo, LiquidWild, Kathie Thomas, MCC ED, Cameron Payne, Volunteer of the Year, Lisa Kolody, Director of Operations, MCC
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Thank you to our Harmony and Champion Award 2013 Gala Sponsors
Upcoming Cultural Competence WorkshopsUnderstanding Cultural Competency Health, Healing and CultureCross Cultural CommunicationUnderstanding Cultural CompetencyMaking the Business Case for DiversityInvolving Volunteers from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds Creating an Inclusive Work EnvironmentCultural CompetencePolicy Procedure & ReviewMedia Messaging: Cultural Competent AdvertisingHealth, Healing and Religion
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE! For more information contact Camila Alves at 519.255.1127 ext. 203
Website: www.themcc.com Email: [email protected]
March 19, 2014April 11, 2014April 25, 2014April 30, 2014May 7, 2014May 21, 2014May 30, 2014June 13, 2014June 20, 2014June 27, 2014
Funded by:
Thank you to our 2013 Carrousel Sponsors!
If you woul like to sponsor Carrousel 2014, please contact Kelly at 519.255.1127 ext.191, or email [email protected]
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MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL RECEIVES RECOGNITION FOR HELPING KIDS!
As part of this year’s Kids Health Day, the Multicultural Council received a Certificate of Appreciation. Dr. Janice Bellemore, with the
Complete Family Eyecare facility, paid tribute to the MCC CSS team for their work and appreciation for client referrals to the optometry clinic.
Kids Health Day is an annual September event providing FREE Health Screenings for children and health education for parents. The event is organized by Dr. Bellemore to increase the chance of correcting many childhood health problems with early detection.
Kids Health Day provides free health screening, free information and free activities for children and families. Health care providers and community partners come together to volunteer their time
MEADOWBROOK COMMUNITY IN ACTION PROJECT
The Meadowbrook Community in Action Project is a proud funded partner of the United Way/ Centraide Windsor-Essex County. For many years
the United Way has been raising funds to support such initiatives as the Meadowbrook Community in Action project and several other projects throughout Windsor & Essex County that aim to create thriving communities, position kids and families for success as well as supporting basic needs and independence.
We are happy to announce that this year the staff at the Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex County took this to heart and were able to increase donations by 75% from the previous year. This was made possible through cash and payroll donations along with an in house “guess how many chocolates”, with each guess a $2.00 donation was made.
We would like to thank all staff at the Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex County along with United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County for your support.
If you would like to learn more about this initiative please contact Shannon Ciampa or Sladjana Lazevski at 519.255.1127 ext. 155.
and resources. The program offers screening and education to ensure parents know how to provide their children with a healthy start.
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Thank you!
The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County would like to thank Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Society and Windsor Health Center for Certificates of
Appreciation received and looking forward to continuing future successful partnership.
Wendy's Community Connection Day
Pictured: Wendy's Community Connection Day February 23, 2014
Pictured: MCC employees Luz Elena Ramos and Joyce Agbonwaneten and their families promoting MCC on February 23
Multicultural Council would like to thank Wendy’s for the opportunity to raise $2,073.32 in funds at the Community Connection Day.
The event was held on February 23rd at seven Wendy’s locations in Windsor Essex. Sincere thanks to all who made this possible, staff who volunteered their time, and promoted the event, as well as to everyone who ate at Wendy’s on that day. Special thanks to John-Marc Vachon, General Manager who was a great support in promoting and organizing the event.
Pictured: group of MCC employees at Wendy's location on February 23, 2014
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Congratulations to the MCC employees2013 Service Awards are presented by Alex Constantine, President of the Board and Kathleen Thomas, Executive Directore to the following employees: 15 years of service: Sammy Savaya (LINC instructor). 10 years of service: Veronica Cusenza (LINC instructor), Elena Apelian (Childminding Supervisor), Sophia Demitri (Case Manager), Betty Lou Foster (LINC instructor). 5 years of service: Lana Gurbouzov (Language Services Coordinator), Joan Carter (LIS/WRAP Receptionist), Carlos Correa (LINC instructor), Lan Pham (Lifeskills Coordinator), Radenko Curguz (Case Manager) and Jenny Harris (LINC instructor).
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Pictured: Alex Constantin, Lana Gurbuzov-Mikhailovskaya, Kathleen Thomas
Pictured: Alex Constantin, Betty Lou Foster, Kathleen Thomas
Pictured: Alex Constantin, Carlos Correa, Kathleen Thomas
Pictured: Alex Constantin, Elena Apelian, Kathleen Thomas
Pictured: Alex Constantin, Sammy Savaya, Kathleen Thomas
Pictured: Alex Constantin, Joan Carter, Kathleen Thomas
Pictured: Alex Constantin, Sophia Demitri, Kathleen Thomas
Pictured: Alex Constantin, Veronica Cuscenza, Kathleen Thomas
February - Black History Month
February has been designated Black History Month in Canada since 1995 as a result of a motion in Canada’s parliament, To learn more about Black History Month find stats and facts visit:
http://www.windsor-communities.com/index.php Windsor Mosaicwww.blackhistorycanada.ca Black History Canadawww.blackhistorysociety.ca Black History Society
www.blackhistoricalmuseum.org North American Black Historical Museumwww.buxtonmuseum.com Buxton Museum http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/explore/online/alvin_mccurdy/index.aspx Images of Black History: Exploring the Alvin McCurdy Collectionhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/black/index.asp Black History Monthhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/games/museum/flash/index.asp Canadian Black History Virtual Museum and Treasure Hunthttp://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/those-who-served/black-canadians-in-uniform Black Canadians in Uniform - A Proud Tradition
Advocate for a harmonious and equitable Windsor-Essex by becoming an Individual or Organizational Member of the MCC today and reap many benefits!
• Access to Special Events:• Discount tickets to the Herb Gray Gala.• Carrousel of Nations by the River: Free passes to one of Windsor and Essex County’s most anticipated
festivals in Southwestern Ontario; Carrousel of the Nations! • Publications and Resources: The Gazette Newsletter: Distributed to over 200 organizations and individuals, with
a readership of over 2000. This publication provides you with insider access to multicultural news and events. Organizational Members receive 1 FREE ½ pg. color advertisement a year!
• Voting Rights: Exercise your rights at our Annual General Meeting. • Your Community (or Commitment for Change): Do it because you care about your community. Help us continue
to create and sustain an inclusive community and support Diversity Programming in our community.
Organizational Member annual fee: $60.00Individual Member annual fee: $20.00
To become a member please visit www.themcc.com or contact Mira at: [email protected] • 519.255.1127 ext. 220
Become a MCC member today and start enjoying the benefits!
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For 40 years the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County has helped thousands of newcomers settle into the community by providing essential settlement, language and welcoming services. The Multicultural Council continues to
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