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African community input for Vision winnipeg

Leadership Winnipeg. African community input for Vision winnipeg. Sources of information: Consultation with ACOMI- African Communities of Manitoba, Inc. a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, bringing together individuals and community organizations of African heritage in Manitoba.

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African community input for Vision winnipeg

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  1. Leadership Winnipeg African community input for Vision winnipeg

  2. Sources of information: • Consultation with ACOMI-African Communities of Manitoba, Inc. a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, bringing together individuals and community organizations of African heritage in Manitoba. • Discussions with key individuals • A Profile of the African Community of Manitobaby Dr. K.C. Asagwara The African Community In Winnipeg

  3. The estimated African community size in Manitoba is 15,000 with about 90% in Winnipeg • The African community is as diversified and multicultural as the city • Africans come to Winnipeg from 40 of 53 countries in Africa, each having varied and unique cultural characteristics • Despite this variety, there are areas of cultural commonalties that cross the community Community profile

  4. FAMILY EDUCATION LANGUAGE TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS HERITAGE ARTS, MUSIC & LITERATURE RELIGION COMMON VALUES

  5. Past: Why Winnipeg, what led you here? Present: What do you like /dislike about Winnipeg? Future: Describe the future Winnipeg your community envisions and the ways you can contribute to making it happen. African community input

  6. Who came? • The Student Group • 1940's to early 1980's to acquire education, knowledge, expertise to return and establish a better life in Africa • The Professional Group • Immigration changes in 1967 benefited many young, skilled, European-educated Africans who did not wish to return to Africa immediately • The Refugee & Exile Group • Since the 1960’s have come from areas of Africa where civil wars & unrest, wars of political independence , and persecutions took place PAST

  7. Why Winnipeg? • Quality of Life • City size, safety & affordability • Educational Opportunities • Accessible to all- adults & children • Immigration Opportunities • Nominee & refugee programs, sponsor from Winnipeg Past

  8. Why Winnipeg? • Economic and social advancement • Family / Friends • Language • Access to French and English community / markets Past

  9. Why Winnipeg? “I have travelled to other provinces and seen it all. I chose Winnipeg because I feel at home here.” - ACOMI steering committee member PAST

  10. Likes Community size, quality of life The people Community services and social amenities Affordability Community embracing diversity present

  11. Likes “Peace” - ACOMI steering committee member present

  12. Dislikes Business opportunities Transportation Employment opportunities Housing Social amenities & leisure Weather present

  13. Greater participation in economy • Employment • Support for African businesses • Housing • Access & space for larger family • Transportation • Better connections to all areas of city • Social amenities & leisure • Improved awareness & access Future

  14. Conclusions from A Profile of the African Community of ManitobaBy Dr. K.C. Asagwara Many good things are happening in the community. No matter the level at which they are employed, most people work very hard; many have bought their own homes, some have started their own businesses, many in the white community are beginning to show a more positive attitude and understanding of the African community. Future

  15. There are athletes at both provincial and national levels, in the police force, teachers and professors in the schools and universities, nurses and doctors in Manitoba hospitals, professionals and managers in both public and private sectors of the economy. These developments are having positive and inspirational effects on young people in the African and larger Black community. There are role models for them in every field of human endeavour. Future

  16. With more resources and programs from the institutions of government, economic opportunities for individual and community development, efforts of the people in the community, and support from the society at large, a lot more can be achieved. Future

  17. “I dream of a community that has removed all barriers for all communities and all people” - ACOMI steering committee member Future

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