Summary
The Civic Engagement and Inclusion Sector Table is a thoughtful, engaged, action-oriented, social justice-rooted group that is dedicated to:
- Raising awareness about newcomer issues and the contributions of newcomers in the broader community;
- Exploring opportunities for newcomers’ participation in civic life to create a greater sense of belonging to the community; and
- Bringing newcomer voices to diverse decision-making tables.
Members
- Abigail Legaspi – Centre for Social Science Research and Policy (CSSRP),U of Manitoba
- Ahmed Elmi – City of Winnipeg
- Ale Reverditto Galvez – Together Project
- Amy Wang
- Aynslie Hinds – University of Winnipeg
- Jose Chichilla – Seven Oaks Settlement Services
- Fernanda Vallejo – Latinas Manitoba
- Hilda De Souza – Elmwood Community Resource Centre (ECRC)
- Hiwot Amare – Newcomer Education Coalition (NEC)
- Karina Flores – West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC)
- Maisa’a Haj – Ahmad- MOSAIC
- Mandela Kuet – HOODFAMS
- Roselyn Advincula – Immigrant Centre (IC)
- Rebecca Nicholls – Social Planning Council of Winnipeg (SPCW)
- Sarah Zell – University of Winnipeg
Campaigns
