Sabaghpour also volunteers her time as a board director with Iranian Women Organization of Ontario since 2019 and initiated its entrepreneur committee to help Iranian-Canadian women who want to run a business. Ultimately, PIXEL Moments raised almost $300,000 in total for the St. Pauls Foundation and its mental health department. His two other boys are active members of Oakvilles youth, musical and sports community. She also made possible to deliver groceries to senior/elderly individuals in her community during the early days of the pandemic. At nine years of age, Sidhu started his career, delivering the Toronto Star and other regional newspapers. In May 2022 he will run the Vancouver Marathon and raise funds for Pieta House, a suicide prevention organization in Ireland. A handful of high schools across Manitoba have created Peace of Mind groups within their school to sustain mental health conversations throughout the school year. As an active member of the community, Ebrahim attends as many events and functions as possible to remain close to the community. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Council, lead by Melo, assisted in organizing flights, meals and transportation while repatriating 655 stranded families back to Brazil. The following are other organizations Lee is involved in in various capacities: Lee has received a number of community awards for his contributions and volunteerism, including: A champion of multiculturalism indeed, for the last 10 years, Lee spearheaded and organized the Outstanding Asian Canadian Awards during the Asian Heritage Month. The collaboration Since then, the magazine has grown to be the only national multi-platform brand for all immigrants to Canada, on topics from careers to education to settlement. Website: www.roots.com Established in 1973, Roots has been Canada's leading lifestyle brand for four decades. From the beaver Executive Vice-President at Corporate Class; Professor & Author. As a story-crafting instructor, Shukla is leading 35+ participants through the process of writing their stories, and is set to publish her book later this year. In 2015, Budman and Green sold a majority stake to Searchlight Capital Partners, though the founders remain prominent shareholders. Named one of the 30 Under 30 Innovators in Atlantic Canada by Atlantic Business Magazine in 2021, Tosin Ajibolas core values are centered around simplifying complex day-to-day problems immigrants face, predominately newcomers like himself who have decided to make the bold move to migrate either by choice or by circumstances. 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. Less than five years in Canada, and here she is, working as an assistant professor, global health at Western University, Ontario, and making her mark in immigrant health research. Although proud of her business accomplishments, she shares her wealth as a catalyst to overcome oppression. Opening up Productivity power. In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to enact an official policy of multiculturalism, showing how valued diversity is in Canadas political and social landscape. In 2006, Roots opened a yoga studio above its Rosedale $16.99 $ 16. the American market, the retail firm faced a trademark She has facilitated over $1B in, achieved consistent sales success with marketing innovation designed to deliver winning solutions. Having lost their home and fearing their safety, they were left with nothing but each other. Her balloon work has been repeatedly shared by Qualatex, the leading balloon manufacturer in the U.S. and Canada. Lachemi is chair of the Council of Ontario Universities and chair of the board of directors of COU Holding Association Inc., chair of the finance committee of Universities Canada, Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and a member of the board, Trillium Health Partners. The team also won the Algarve Cup in 2016. In 2015, her innovative project was shortlisted for the global QS Re-imagine Education 2015 award at Wharton Business School and received a special prize from the sponsors. Previously, Ruwanpura served as the Canada Research Chair in Project Management Systems, director of University of Calgarys Centre for Project Management Excellence, and was the fourth Canadian inducted into the National Academy of Construction in the United States. A project she worked on was recognized for Forbes 30 under 30 in the health care category in 2019. One of Rootss most effective 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. She brings a wealth of experience in brand strategy, content creation and creating memorable experiences with over a decade of experience in marketing and hospitality. He has performed with many successful Arab musicians such as: Marwan Abado, Anouar Ibrahim, Simon Shaheen, Ahmad Al Khatib, Charbel Rohana and Nizar Rohana. For her outstanding professional achievements and exemplary community contributions, Akhavan has been awarded the prestigious University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Presidents Award and the inaugural University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business Spirit of Ali award. The nature, culture, sports and human diversity of Canada have always been a major source of inspiration at Roots. Named a Business Leader of Tomorrow by Business in Calgary, in addition to a leader under 40 by Control Engineering magazine, Wael Badawy built his career in both academia and business in Canada after immigrating from Egypt in 1997 to Montreal. shared passion for nature, Rootss products are synonymous with an athletic, Deti has just been chosen as one of the most influential leaders to know in 2022 for Success 125, in honour of the 125th anniversary of the Success Magazine. Other endeavours include a horse racing stable, animation studio, Muay Thai gym and graphic design agency. Hirani is recognized as one of 100 outstanding women nurse and midwife leaders from around the world by Women in Global Health in partnership with the World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, International Confederation of Midwives, United Nations Population Fund and Nursing Now. There is a shipping fee of $7 for orders below this minimum spend threshold and deliveries are expected to arrive within 2-4 working days from dispatch when delivery is requested in ON or QC or 4-10 working days for anywhere else in Canada. Many say they want either to reconnect to history, or resettle on the . He alsoworked as a BMO financial manager prior to perusing his filmmaking dreams. Bilgrami feels honoured to be a part of Simon Fraser Universitys RADIUS Migrant Systems Change Leadership Certification and Trampoline Programs as an advisor, where she guides the cohort participants with their ideas and systems change projects and supports them through sharing skills, knowledge and networks. including Prince William, Cline Dion and Spike Lee. 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. After having learned English and completing her medical exams, during her residency in anaesthesia at McMaster University, Dr. Fargas-Babjak attended a workshop on acupuncture for headaches led by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI). Chadha migrated to Canada with his parents and younger brother at a young age of 16 with a big dream. Her humble beginnings start with her and her husband immigrating to Canada from Albania 20 years ago, with pocket change and no English. the front of the shoe. the suit stalled Rootss entry into the US. Currently shes the senior editor at Liisbeth, an online magazine for enterprising feminists looking to connect, grow and flourish. July is officially Tibetan Heritage Month in Ontario as Karpoches Bill 131, Tibetan Heritage Month Act became law in 2020. Lachemi joined Toronto Metropolitan University in 1998 as a professor of civil engineering, and has served in progressively senior roles, including dean of the faculty of engineering and architectural science, and provost and vice-president academic. Deif regularly meets with affected communities, engages with government officials and testifies before parliament to promote action on human rights. She has a nuanced appreciation of multiculturalism and is passionate about applying her unique skills and experiences to foster inclusivity, especially in the immigrant sector. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, immigration to Canada began with the French and British colonization in the 17th century. A tri-language speaker, he has logged more than 60,000 hours of teaching, lecturing and keynote speaking in business, engineering, technical, legal, arbitration, dispute resolutions and life transformation. Creatively bringing together this intersection of public art and technology, and using it as a vehicle for fundraising,was the first of its kind in Western Canada. She was featured on various local newspapers and posters during Black History Month. Galura names her installations with Tagalog words as a tribute to her roots. Born and raised in Pakistan, Shela Hirani is a neonatal and child health nursing professional, academician, researcher, lactation consultant and an advocate of baby-friendly initiatives. The UV-C LEDs, dust-free LEDs and growing LEDs, which are listed in the Ontario Made and Ontario Workplace PEE Supplier Directory, are the results of her commitment and integrity to her goals and vision. Taking on one international crisis after another, Deif plays a vital role in global efforts to advance justice and accountability for the worlds most persecuted people. His dedication to improving the lives of seniors and their families motivated him to launch REL Technology Inc. with the goal of maintaining seniors independent lifestyles at home through health promotion technologies. She is the vice-chair of the Coalition of Filipino Canadians for Stronger Families, member of PHCM, and co- founder of Filipino Womens Initiative. Olympics began to fray when Roots lost out to the Hudsons Bay Company on a contract to dress the Canadian team for the 2006 Turin IRIS continues to scale nationally and globally; they have become winners of the Muskoka 4.0, a fund to help grow early-stage tech companies. Although his interest lies in strategy and transformation, his passion is found in mentoring, coaching and inspiring young professionals in the firm to become future business leaders. Farida Deif is the Canada director at Human Rights Watch, one of the worlds leading international human rights organizations. In October 2019, he was called to serve as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Culture Industries, helping to support this hard-hit industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Budman and Green are still Meseret Haileyesus is a multi-award-winning economic justice and health equity advocate, thought leader and changemaker. Dr. Sivakumar Gulasingam is a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician attached to University Health Networks (UHN) Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) and an assistant professor at University of Toronto (UofT). In 2021, she launched the Immigrants Developing Entrepreneurs Academy (IDEA) an online platform designed to educate and connect newcomers to the Canadian business ecosystem. Her office has offered free services to 30 people from the Red Door Family Shelter, with a whole day planned for them, with lunch and a magic show, Santa, Christmas gifts and much more. Farrell has always had a passion for learning and believes that through education, positive change can be achieved. She is an award-winning career and equitable leadership strategist who has dedicated her career to helping women, especially immigrants and BIPOC women, access new opportunities in their career. San Juan has been awarded various accolades within NOFRILLS organization including 2017 Community Leader Award with My NoFrills, the 2018 Community Leader Award for his support to the Balikbayan Program for the Filipino community and the 2018 Community Leadership Award for his work supporting the We know Local program. thatpromotesdiversity and inclusion in the film industry. Her other blog, Chasing the Perfect Curry, introduced foodies to the yet unexplored part of Indias incredibly varied cuisine on the Konkan coast, now extended to curry chases in and around Toronto. The year 2012 was a difficult one, starting with the demise of his father, and then shortly afterward, he suffered severe injuries from a major road accident. 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. Prior to 2004, Wang was a professor of physiology at Universit de Montral and at University of Saskatchewan. for Roots, and discovered in a brand revamp in 1996 that shoppers associated That same year, on 15 August, the duo opened their first store in Toronto. She has excelled in her career by building partnerships and serving as a leader for change, equity and representation. Italy, and shoe factories in India and Mexico. With the rise of practical fashion He was a member of the National Research Council from 2018 to 2021. Herdman started with Canada Soccers Womens National Team in September 2011, leading them to a gold medal at the2011 Pan American Gamesin Mexico, the FIFA World Cup Canada 2015 quarter finals and back-to-back Olympic bronze medals at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Following the 1998 Games, Roots dressed FREE delivery Wed, Dec 21 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. Blonder is known for her contributions to public discourse on Missing Middle housing, which refers to a need for more types of housing that fall between the two extremes of single-detached houses on large lots and large residential towers. The Roots Eva Li is the co-founder and chief product officer of ImmiSearch. In 2021, Spillane raised more than $5,000 by sleeping out for Covenant House. This January, Lumesmart was invited to join the Women in Cleantech event at the Dubai Expo. These events have inspired students to get help and have even saved students lives. She loves building relationships and is passionate in multicultural learning and cultural humility. o logo is a beavercanada's national animal o roots clothing can be found in almost every canadian household implications: the company's founding story and canadian heritage contribute toroots' brand He has served as a board member of the Edmonton Mens Health collective, currently sits on the CCR Inland Protection Committee, and is a member of the Rainbow Coalition for Refugees. Ruwanpura has been an influential educator and scholar in construction engineering and project management, and an innovator in global engagement. She has served as co-ordinator and facilitator of early childhood education programs (SEED) and Bump into SEED for ITREB Ontario. She is a scholar and published author having received national and international attention for her work. Putting her research into practice, GROW addresses our current food system challenges, concerns and inequalities which are captured in both her community work and research around food deserts, food insecurity, and sustainability. infringement suit from a New Jersey retail The hat became so popular that it was seen on celebrities worldwide, 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). Melo was awarded the Order of Rio Branco Medal, Brazils highest award for promoting the image of Brazil to the world, for his efforts. In everything that she takes on,Hungtaps her instincts, resources and experience to transcend the expected bynavigating unchartered territory, and in doing so she has become the first to achieve many new heights in her industry. Subhani immigrated to Canada in the 1970s, as an accomplished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, singer and actress. While leading her teams, she has launched six brand-new products. With a leading researcher guiding the company, Smart Camera Technologies Inc. has become a leader in video analytics and surveillance. I was introduced to networking, sales and customer experience at a very young age and understood how hard work and communication generated positive returns. established itself as a local company with strong ties to Canada. She has been involved in the undergraduate and postgraduate education in the HHSC. In his words, Persistence is the key to success in our professional and personal lives. Most recently she launched the Peer Groups, where she helps revenue-generating companies reach their first $1 million faster. Her business changed in 2010 to a focus on people with, first, the purchase of a domiciliary hostel caring for the more than 50 mentally ill patients and, later, seniors care. After witnessing firsthand the effects food insecurity had on her students and families, she left teaching to address the systemic issues many families living on low-incomes face, especially Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and people with disabilities. Her vision and leadership played a key role in leading the province through the resettlement of refugees during the Syrian refugee crisis, and the influx of refugee claimants arriving in Manitoba during the Trump administration. He also received an Employer Achievement Award from Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba for his contribution to the economic empowerment of newcomers to Manitoba. He has been a tutor/facilitator for HealthForceOntario IMG study groups, healthcare panelist and a Successful IEP panelist at the National IEP Conferences, keynote speaker at the Bridges Collaborative Forum, for Ontarios newcomer service organizations and have addressed many IMG forums. A subsequent wave of immigration from Europe after the two World Wars brought many new cultures, languages and religious groups to Canada, resulting in many changes in government policy and the first laws to protect diversity. Thanks for contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia. Selected television credits include Degrassi: The Next Generation, Shoot the Messenger; Robocop; Private Eyes, Harriet The Spy; The Firm; Warehouse 13; Happy Town; The Bridge, Dark Matter; Boyfriends of Christmas Past. 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