Thanks for contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia. Her simple life includes daily exercise, gourmet cooking from whole foods, hiking and gardening in the outdoors, and time with her husband, two daughters and grandchildren. Her passion project is an annual community gift at the architectural maven Calgary Central Library, one of Times 100 Places to Visit in 2019. Through his exceptional vision, University of Calgary has made transformative growth in global engagement and earned six excellence and innovation awards in internationalization for building intercultural capacities that enhance teaching, research and the student experience. Innovation Zones have been established in Egypt, India and Vietnam based on the success of Toronto Metropolitan University s DMZ one of the worlds top university-based incubators. He realized then that life didnt give up on him and that he should use the new beginning as an opportunity to give back and help others. Farrells research and community work specifically advance our understanding of the sociocultural factors that inform and influence food literacies. Canadas Best Diversity Employers competition recognizes employers across the country who have developed exceptional workplace diversity and inclusion programs towards five major groups of employees: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender/transsexual peoples. Caledonia Road, where the company employs 200 artisans who handcraft bags, Fox, Ruben and their two sons came to Canada in 2014 on the advice of a teacher and in order to give their autistic son, Rashad, the best potential and quality of life. Budman and Green first met in 1962, when they were attending Camp Tamakwa in Ontario's Algonquin Park. Sabawys advocacy also helped secure over $45 million in provincial funding for the South Common Community Centre and Library, and over 1,000 long-term care beds for Mississauga. Still, Now she is opening more locations throughout the province with the next one coming as soon as this fall. In 2020, McElhinney was voted Woman of the Year by a Nepalese community organization as a role model for immigrant women and for giving back to Nepal. Ultimately, PIXEL Moments raised almost $300,000 in total for the St. Pauls Foundation and its mental health department. offering (IPO) its first sale of stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol ROOT (see also Stock and Bond Markets). expansion. InGENIUS Canadian American Gifts. He has published 298 peer-reviewed papers in leading scientific journals and edited three books. Roots delivery details. She also taught herself the English language and read the English dictionary repeatedly in hopes to pursue a career in media and journalism. McElhinney has been nominated for many businesswomen, Women of Inspiration (Universal Womens Network) and philanthropy awards. In 2021, she was awarded as one of the Most Influential Female Entrepreneurs by Woman Entrepreneur Magazine. He serves as a regular keynote speaker for high schools, universities and broader community-based organizations across the country and has most recently delivered his second TEDx talk. He had been the president of Canadian Physiology Society, inaugural chair of Pan-Northern Mining Research Alliance, and a member of more than 20 board of directors for research, innovation and economic development organizations in Canada. Yu embodied his bicultural identity and has dedicated the vast majority of his working life to bettering the lives of others in the community. Her vision was to create a project that would seek to engage, and make accessible, donations from a younger demographic keen to support St. Pauls Hospital, by making use of modern technology, micro-, PIXEL Moments created a large augmented-reality public art mural, with donors being encouraged to make micro-donations to purchase, individual pixels of the art piece. She has facilitated over $1B in, achieved consistent sales success with marketing innovation designed to deliver winning solutions. and Great Britain and Barbados in 2004. In May 2017, he and two friends created the LGBTQ+ Newcomers Group, a social support group to help members build a community of their own and be a family to each other. Facing many obstacles in her career, as a newcomer and as a woman in a traditionally male dominant field, Dr. Fargas-Babjak took the initiative to learn about an unknown and misunderstood practice and used a holistic approach to manage pain. Tamber holds a computer engineering degree from Schulich School of Engineering with 15+ years of industry experience. From the beaver This independence also produced a risk-taker and a savvy businesswoman with a formidable spirit of determination and perseverance. Non-profit senior manager; JEDI practitioner, City: Burnaby, BC Bilgrami is also a certified justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) practitioner and consultant specializing in anti-racist and anti-oppressive systems change, and a passionate advocate for social justice. She leads a team of more than 400 employees and is an active volunteer, lending her knowledge and experience to various boards across Nova Scotia, including Health Association of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton University and AWARE Nova Scotia. He has been an active member of many local groups including the Inter-Faith Committee of Peel, the Peel Region Inclusion & Multi-Culture Task Force, the Mississauga Post-Secondary Education Task Force and the Canadian-Coptic Community Centre. Entrepreneurial artist, Calgary Party 50 Corp. Maria Dina Galura was featured in the inaugural list of Calgarians We Love by Avenue magazine in 2021. The two Americans partnered with Building her career in the Prairies for over 42 years, Chahals work spans academia and corporate sectors, however most prominently she has served the not-for-profit sector for over 25 years. Games in Italy. My father had an exceptional work ethic and mother taught us our faith, manners and loving qualities. MELLOHAWK Logistics has won awards from Mississauga Board of Trade, Access Employment, the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, but Arnon is most proud that MELLOHAWK Logistics staff have been twice named Young Freight Forwarder of the Year by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA). In 2020, Allana received the Innovations in Seniors Care Award as well as a Rural Health Scholarship in Nursing, followed by an Alberta Association on Gerontologys Award in 2021, in recognition of her services for older adults in Canada. The Opportunity of a Lifetime: A Nuffield Journey; The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency brings its tag distribution system in-house; AgSafe Alberta program aims to keep your farm safe stay fresh and also give Roots access to a wider audience. Having moved to Canada from India in 1992 with a mere $20 in his pocket, from working menial labour jobs to landing a mid-management job and then founding and running a successful business, Singh has proven that hard work and perseverance are the keys to success. Industry This inspired Aquino to create her own youth-led non-profit organization at the age of 15 called Peace of Mind. Since arriving in Canada at age of 23, she studied at St. Francis Xavier University, York University, and the University of Calgary. Over the years, she worked with many partner agencies and mentored settlement workers in the city. Named a CPA Ontario Emerging Leader in 2020, a recipient of PwC Canadas CEO Award in 2014 and a two-time TEDx speaker, Fahad Meer has carved out a niche as a prominent voice and leader within the workplace and the community. A recipient of numerous meritorious accolades including more than a dozen UofT Medical Alumni graduation awards for role-modeling, compassion and excelling students experiences; U of Ts Centre for Health Promotion individual award for her passion, dedication, and commitment in serving the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of students and beyond, and UofTs top Chancellor and Arbor Awards. Her professional practice combines the disciplines of architecture, urban planning and urban design to bring a deeper, more realistic understanding of how cities can address housing affordability and champion inclusive neighbourhoods with more equitable access to housing. During the last 60 years, immigration has continued to flourish, with newcomers arriving from every corner of the globe. Never give up and stay true to your desired course.. That same year, on 15 August, the duo opened their first store in Toronto. She also works as a group facilitator at Aurora Family Therapy Centre, where she initiated and co-facilitated community groups such as Girls Inspiring Girls, Newcomer Youth Leadership, Womens group, Create Program and more. brand, Budman felt that the partnership would help the 40-year-old company He and his wife are proud parents of three wonderful children. He became the academic director of the Conservatory from 2011 to 2013, graduating many musicians who are leading the music scene in Jerusalem and Palestine these days. Responding to help-seekers within 72 hours, ACCESS serves urban, rural, Indigenous, immigrant, and homeless youths at 16 sites. It was in 1984 that she first established the Acupuncture/Pain Clinic at the Hamilton Health Sciences Centre (HHSC), as a part of the McMaster multidisciplinary Pain Management Program to help chronic pain patients. During the past year, Li, now 29, helped build a community of more than 2,000 immigrants on ImmiSearch. Currently, Hussain works as member service representative at DUCA Financial Services across three different branches. In 2019, she purchased, with her own funds, the former Scouts Canada building and founded GROW Community Food Literacy Centre (GROW), the first food literacy centre in Canada. In May 2022 he will run the Vancouver Marathon and raise funds for Pieta House, a suicide prevention organization in Ireland. Following their graduation from Michigan State University, Budman moved to Canada in 1969 and Green followed a few years later in 1972. Badawy continues to conduct research, serving on several standard boards and working with IntelliCommu LTD. Badawy has contributed to 18 books, 21 patents, 600+ peer-reviewed papers and publications. also ran an international ad campaign in early 2016, celebrating its 20th From the beginning, Roots Furthermore, she also serves on the Steering Committee for Women in Global Health (WGH), which is in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Global Health (CAGH). The self-employment program by MicroSkills, a specific one-year program for women with a business background from back home, helped her to start her business and the journey in Canada was begun. On the charity front, Lee played an active role in a number of international disaster relief fundraising events such as the Sichuan and Haiti earthquake, Philippines typhoon, Japanese and Southeast Asia tsunami. Twice nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Theatre Award for outstanding performance and winner of the prestigious Toronto Theatre Critics Award for Best Actor, Sun-Hyung Lee continues to pursue excellence both onstage and screen. His work was also published in the Huffington Post. Although Canada has two official languages (English and French), more than 200 languages were reported in the 2016 Census of Population as a home language or mother tongue. She has served on numerous illustrious Boards: UofTs Governing Council, Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund (Canada), Change Your Future and Woodgreen Community Services. PIXEL Moments created a large augmented-reality public art mural, with donors being encouraged to make micro-donations to purchaseindividual pixels of the art piece. She started her PhD journey with the Doctoral Recruitment Award and the competitive Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Graduate Scholarship, for her innovative research in intersectionality and cardiovascular care. Taiwan is its most established overseas market as it has opened 109 He earned a masters degree in technology management and entrepreneurship from the University of New Brunswick. I saw how hard they worked and managed our family. A broadcast-journalism graduate, Carpio has worked at leading networks like CTV News and Global News and appears on national Canadian television programs as a TV Lifestyle Expert. In her personal life, Singh is an avid golfer and traveller. Provincial Museum series and became a Citation Classic. Nima Lhamu Sherpa-McElhinney approaches work and life with compassion and respect for all people. Al Zaghal is the president and CEO of the CAO and the vice president of the CACM. "Roots Canada. Roselyn Advincula is the current director of Settlement Services at Immigrant Centre. He regularly features on TV, newspapers and digital media as an expert on matters related to health. You can find him riding his motorbike around Saskatoon in his spare time. would help with its introduction to Canadians and for Roots, it provided an Her emboldening initiatives reaches 3 NGOs and an Ashram as a beloved English teacher and philanthropist helping the most marginalized Indigenous children/youth. In his words, Persistence is the key to success in our professional and personal lives. He retired seven years ago. Since 2015, they have reached more than 2,000 students, and have expanded from Manitoba to Ontario. Over the years, many of the Roots styles and products have changed, but some things have not. the beaver, Country of origin: Pakistan. This year, the 8th Annual Earth Day conference will be virtual. She is a community trainer for Workers Health and Safety at OHC. Keshvari holds three degrees inphysics andmathematics,the arts,as well as film production. In 2015, Budman and Green sold a majority stake to Searchlight Capital Partners, though the founders remain prominent shareholders. Budman and Greens version of Kalss shoe featured a less She has served as co-ordinator and facilitator of early childhood education programs (SEED) and Bump into SEED for ITREB Ontario. Excelling in academics, he went on to secure a bachelors degree at the University of Alberta, followed by further studies in computing science, and a graduate certificate in public sector leadership and governance from the University of Ottawa. degree in geology and zoology in 1959, and an MSc. He has delivered more than 70 keynote addresses and invited presentations around the world. She also holds an Award of Achievement in Intercultural Communication from University of British Columbia (2018). His company employs more than 250 individuals and has been recognized as one of the top brokerages for three consecutive years. The press clippings are piled three inches high on a table in Michael Budman's . ( The Diversity Imperative) - In episode 6 we're joined by Dr. Melissa Arcand, Assistant Professor and Soil Biogeochemist, from the University of Saskatchewan. He received Ottawa Mayors City Builder Award, United Ways Community Builder Award, Minister (MPP) Lisa Macleods Canada 150, and MP Chandra Aryas Canada 150 medal. children. Loizza Aquino is an 18-year-old social justice activist. When the war in Syria began in 2011, the life Basel Abou Hamrah knew was turned upside down. Bathija was awarded Outstanding Asian Canadian by the Canadian Multicultural Council-Asians in Ontario, Community Recognition Award by MPP Chris Glover, Great Shogun by the Order of the Scottish Samurai, Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky, All-Star trainer by the Greater Toronto Hockey League, grant of coat of arms from the College of Arms, Fellow of several learned societies and a bachelors degree from Glendon College, York University, where he completed his studies in English and French. Apart from being a serial entrepreneur, Ramos is also a full-time dad and business coach to three well-rounded and energetic boys who are immersed in the world of service-centric business and sustainable technology. Her vision to raise the bar everyday has been recognized with numerous accolades, such as the Georgie Awards for Brand Identity and Best Advertising Campaign, and the prestigious HAVAN Award from the Homebuilders Association of Vancouver, for Best Marketing Campaign of The Year. He is a board director of the Malaysian Association of Canada and NATO Association of Canada, former board director of the Royal Canadian Military Institute and member of Canadian Internet Registration Authoritys nomination committee. She has been featured in many TV and radio shows, magazines, newspapers, online platforms and many more to share her amazing successful journey and her dental expertise. He advocated an environmental revitalization initiative in Sudbury, namely Sudbury Protocol. With 20+ years of experience in social work and international and community development, she has been working in the B.C. Professor and vice-provost and associate vice-president Research (International), University of Calgary. sweatshirt, resonated with consumers across North America. At nine years of age, Sidhu started his career, delivering the Toronto Star and other regional newspapers. As an integrated business student at McMaster University, Hussain was placed on the Deans Honours List for her academic achievements. He has served on many non-profit organizations boards including India Canada Association, Barrhaven Foodbank, East Barrhaven community association and Punjabi Community Health Services. For the past 20 years, she has been actively involved in the human rights field, interviewing victims as part of investigations to document abuses and engaging in targeted advocacy to press for change. In addition, Akhavan is a founder and CEO of Global Women in STEM Inc. promoting equality for women and other equity deserving groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through education, advocacy, and action for a world where they have access to equal opportunities, and inclusive and diverse environments to achieve their full potential. Sabaghpour was a panelist to share her success story at Women Entrepreneurs in Cleantech in Canada and Middle East: Success Stories and Learnings 2021. Shohreh Sabaghpour stands at the forefront of one the fastest-moving technology industry trends: LED lighting solutions. domestically, as it believes that its consumers appreciate the idea of locally See All Photos. It grew into a national movement showing the world how much one person can accomplish fighting racism. Tomorrow is an illusion, so eat, laugh and live today. Roots Canada, commonly referred to as 'Roots', is Canada's iconic casual and athletic apparel brand selling everything from men's, women's and baby's clothing to leather goods, yoga wear, accessories and even home furnishings. The diversity of Canadas population is expected to continue to increase significantly, especially in the large metropolitan cities. She was recently named. He hopes to satisfy this role by serving the country that opened its doors and took him in as one of their own back in 2009. Strategic partnerships and project manager, Global Institute for Water Security. In September 2018, he was honoured as a Clean50 Emerging Leader, for demonstrated leadership in sustainability through the development of his innovative solution for recycling electronic waste, and his project was named as one of Canadas Clean50 Top Project Award winners. Another goal of BARPPP is to facilitate implementation of baby-friendly initiatives in hospitals and community-based settings of Canada. 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