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Through our programs and services to the community, CMWI aims to foster sound emotional health, stability and personal development to achieve self-sufficiency and financial independence in order to assist the newcomers to Canada in their settlement period.

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ABOUT US

CMWI is a not for profit organization that was founded in 2006. We work towards empowering women to become healthy and contributing members of the Canadian Society. This is done, by understanding and focusing on the unique needs of the women, be it newcomer women or long time residents.

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🍂Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂
We wish you a joyful holiday with friends and family.
💚 We celebrated Mental Health Awareness Day with mindfulness, and our team wore green!. We dove into a Coping with Change Workshop to support each other through life’s transitions. Let's keep prioritizing mental well-being every day.

#mentalhealthmatters #newcomersmanitoba #CMWI #winnipeg #winnipegmb #manitoba
💸📗Strengthening Families Financial Literacy Program
Offered in Tigrinya 

📆Starts Monday, October 21st 2024 
Every Monday for four weeks 5-7pm at 📍61 Juno street 

After 4 weeks 1-1 Financial Counseling will be provided as needed.

⭐️Food, childcare and bus tickets will be available to the participants.⭐️

We encourage couples to sign in. For registration or any questions, call: 204- 943-8539
Join us for What to Wear for Winter WORKSHOP FOR NEWCOMERS on October 29th.

For registration or any questions, call: 204- 943-8539
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 #newcomersmanitoba #newcomerscanada #winnipegmb  #winnipeg
❄️🚌Winter Clothing Drive is here! We are accepting new or gently used winter clothing. Please donate and share this information to spread the word and kindness.

For any questions, call: 204- 943-8539

#CallForDonations #newcomersmanitoba #CMWI #winnipeg #winnipegmb #manitoba
Adjusting to a new environment can be challenging, and we're here to support you with resources and routines to help you through the transition.

📩For registration, please email us at faysal.ali@cmwi.ca or maham.ali@cmwi.ca 

#Winnipeg #newcomersmanitoba #CMWI
Join our Legal Clinic and receive all the legal consultation  you need regarding status, rights, or family law. Join us on October 25th, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm and prepare your documents..

💻📲Please fill out the form to book your slot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3r9UpFj1k30MuEV0KbFSWu_nffmstQnQyohJ7FtXXi75z7A/viewform?usp=sf_link

#CMWI #LegalClinic #Winnipeg #Newcomers
Join us for Wear for Winter WORKSHOP FOR NEWCOMERS on October 29th.
For registration or any questions, call: 204- 943-8539

#CallForDonations #newcomersmanitoba #newcomerscanada
As part of our Health and Wellness Program, dynamic activities like learning to fish are essential to creating new bonds and wellness experiences. We hope to see you in our next one!

Thanks to Manitoba Wildlife Federation and Healthy Together Now

#WellnessProgram #CMWI #Winnipeg
⚖️ Join us in a valuable law session for your family on October 24th from 11:30 am-1 pm. We’ve got you covered with:
🥪 Snacks provided
🎫 Bus tickets available
👶 Free childcare
🌍 Interpretation services
🗓 Register now to secure your spot!
 #FamilyLaw #CMWI #NewcomersCanada #Winnipeg
Dear CMWI community,

The Canadian Muslim Women's Institute has partnered with the Foundation for a Pathway Forward to bring this incredible learning opportunity to our community. Rooted in Cultural Knowledge, Coding in Colour is a free, IBPOC instructor-led bootcamp that empowers IBPOC youth and women by future-proofing their skills.

Coding in Colour is a transformative scholarship program designed to empower IBPOC communities by providing full-stack developer training, career preparation, and job support.

Starting on October 1st, this opportunity is offered in partnership with the Foundation for a Pathway Forward, DIGITAL, and special collaborations from Microsoft and LinkedIn.

Qualifications:
🔹Applicant must at least have a primary residence in Canada (work/study visa, permanent residency, protected persons status, or citizenship)
🔹Full time commitment (40 hours per week for 6 months, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm PST)
🔹Intermediate English language skills (CLB/IELTS level 5 or higher; documentation not required)
🔹Computer literacy (file navigation, internet browsing, software installation, Zoom, etc.)
🔹Stable internet connection; at least 100mbps download speed and 10mbps upload speed are recommended
🔹Has a computer that can run the latest coding software for Javascript, React, CSS, etc.
🔹Needs to run on at least Windows 7 or macOS 11 and above
Processor must be at least Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Must have at least 8GB of RAM
Must have at least 80GB of hard drive space

This program also provides job support, helping you kickstart your career as a developer. We tackle job support by giving our students exclusive access to our exclusive job platform, all the while building and strengthening our network of employers to make more jobs available!

⭐️Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your coding skills and propel your career forward. Register now for Coding in Colour: AI, Web3 and Full-Stack Developer Scholarship Course and Job Support! ⭐️

📱💻Sign up: https://forms.gle/fgtm9b2NjtYChne19
Coding in Colour – Foundation for a Path Forward (foundation4ward.org)

OUR PROGRAMS

Muslim women empowering women, families, and communities


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FAMILY
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FOOD
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INTERPRETATION
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EMPLOYMENT
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FINANCIAL
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2023-2024

OUR SOCIAL OUTCOMES

Unique Clients Served
2,502
Taxes Filed
650
Visits for Food
3,260
Snacks and meals provided
4,500
Visits for Programming
14,015
Visits for Clothing and Household Items
3,628
Computers given
100

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