WIS Vaccine Clinic - October 7, 2021
Westman Immigrant Services will be offereing a Pzifer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, October 7, from 11:00am - 1:00pm. No appointment necessary. Pzifer vaccine is for anyone over the age of 12. Language support available. Privacy provided. Please bring ID or Manitoba Health Card.Please click here to see the poster for details.
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services September 29, 2021
WIS Brandon hosts the Honduran Consulate - September 24, 2021
The Honduran Consulate will be located at WIS Brandon from September 24 - 26 2021. They will be helping over 150 members of the Honduran community renew their passports.Pictured here is WIS Executive Director, Enver Naidoo, welcoming Sofia Cerrato, Ambassador of Honduras in Canada.
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services September 24, 2021
MLAs visiting WIS - September 23, 2021
On Thursday, September 23, 2021, Westman Immigrant Services had MLAs visit to discuss issues that immigrants and newcomers are experiencing in the region. MLAs Danielle Adams, Mintu Sandhu and Malaya Marcelino came for a tour and discussed some of the issues with Executive Director, Enver Naidoo.
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services September 23, 2021
H+R Block Tax Training
There is a training opportunity available for CLB level 6 or higher, who have previous accounting or tax background or for individuals who are good in math and are interested in preparing taxes. H&R Block will begin training in September 2021 and will end mid December just in time for the 2021 tax season. Online training will be provided two or three evenings a week (each session will last for two or three hours) or there is also an option to take the training on Saturday and Sunday. For further information and/or to make an appointment to register for the training contact Ben at benp@westmanimmigrantservices.ca or Rushana at Rushanan@westmanimmigrantservices.ca or call 204 727-6031, ext. 2228. You will need to register before September.Posted by Westman Immigrant Services August 18, 2021
MB Minister, Wayne Ewasko Visit - August 9, 2021
On Monday, August 9, 2021, we had the Provincial Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration, the Honourable Wayne Ewasko, visit the WIS office. Pictured here is Enver Naidoo, WIS Executive Director, Wayne Ewasko and Angela Mowbray, WIS Language Program Manager. We were happy to meet with the Minister. We gave him a tour of WIS and discussed some exciting future opportunities for our programs and clients.
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services August 10, 2021
WIS Vaccine Clinic - August 12, 2021
Westman Immigrant Services will be offereing a Pzifer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, August 12, from 11:00am - 1:00pm. No appointment necessary. Pzifer vaccine is for anyone over the age of 12. Language support available. Privacy provided. Please bring ID or Manitoba Health Card.Please click here to see the poster for details.
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services August 6, 2021
Westman Immigrant Services AGM - June 11, 2021
Please join our virtual AGM on Friday, June 11. Please click here to see the poster for details.Posted by Westman Immigrant Services May 11, 2021
Brandon Sun Article - Enver Naidoo appointed as Executive Director at WIS
Please click here or on the link below to read about our newly appointed Executive Director, Enver Naidoo. We look forward to welcoming him to the team on Tuesday, May 25th.Brandon Sun article: https://www.brandonsun.com/local/Naidoo-eager-to-reach-out-with-WIS-574385611.html
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services May 10, 2021
Toronto Star Article - They got their COVID vaccines. Now, in their own languages, they want to tell you how it felt - and why it matters.
Please click here or on the link below, to see videos of people talking about the COVID-19 vaccination in different languages. Many of these people are nurses and doctors, and they talk about getting the vaccine and what it means. If you have any questions about COVID-19, or the vaccines, we are happy to help you, so call to talk to your settlement facilitator at any of our locations.Toronto Star article: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/03/16/they-got-their-covid-19-vaccines-now-in-their-own-languages-they-want-to-tell-you-how-it-felt-and-why-it-matters.html
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services April 28, 2021
National Volunteer Week - Volunteer of the Day - Friday, April 23 - Julia Hamel
Pictured: Volunteer of the Day: Julia Hamel with: Carly Gasparini, Executive Director (left), Angela Mowbray, Language Programs Manager (center) and Anita Allan, Volunteer Coordinator (right). Posted by Westman Immigrant Services April 23, 2021
National Volunteer Week - Volunteer of the Day - Thursday, April 22 - Judi Carroll
Judi has been a classroom volunteer at WIS since 2014. She has volunteered more than 500 hours and was volunteering with us right up to the suspension of classes this fall. She has been a very valuable volunteer in our Level 2 and Literacy classes. We really appreciate all that you do, Judi!
Pictured: Volunteer of the Day: Judi Carroll with: Angela Mowbray, Language Programs Manager (left), Carly Gasparini, Executive Director (center) and Anita Allan, Volunteer Coordinator (right).
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services April 22, 2021
National Volunteer Week - Volunteer of the Day - Wednesday, April 21 - Judy Masters
Judy came up with a plan to telephone students who could use some words of encouragement during the upheaval of in-person ESL classes. She has been matched with six students whom she phones regularly. She has been a valuable outreach volunteer and we truly thank her for the difference she is making for our students. Thanks a lot, Judy!
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services April 21, 2021 Despite all the program closures here at WIS, Diana was able to volunteer the most hours this year. She started by volunteering in summer camp in July, then assisted with child-minding for our kindergarten orientation program. She was actively participating in our Welcome Here program when it was forced to close in late October. Diana has since become a permanent resident. She was enrolled in our Bridging to Employment program and entered the workforce last week. All the best for the future, Diana. You have been a valuable asset to our organization!
Pictured: Volunteer of the Day: Diana Demchenko with: Angela Mowbray, Language Programs Manager (left), and Anita Allan, Volunteer Coordinator (right).
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services April 20, 2021
National Volunteer Week - Volunteer(s) of the Day - Monday, April 19 - Alicia Gabriele Milla Ramos and Rory Pugh-Thompson
These two girls have been volunteers at our Summer Camps for three years. Their combined volunteer hours are just under 200 hours! They are very capable, helpful, patient and kind. They work extremely well with young children and are always willing to help with any tasks. They are always eager, punctual, and reliable. Volunteering at Westman Immigrant Services has a very bright future with these two on board.
Pictured: Volunteers of the Day: Rory Pugh-Thompson (left) and Alicia Gabriela Milla Ramos (right) with: Angela Mowbray, Language Programs Manager (left), Carly Gasparini, Executive Director (center) and Anita Allan, Volunteer Coordinator (right - touchless hugging).
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services April 19, 2021
April 18 - 24 is recognized as National Volunteer Week, a time for recognizing the contributions of volunteers across the nation.
At Westman Immigrant Services, we have over 100 willing volunteers who assist as settlement partners, family settlement partners, English classroom assistants, computer classroom assistants, classroom conversation circle faciliatators, youth program assistants, sports program assistants, child minders and casual support. This year was extremely challenging, and there were not many opportunities for volunteers in our organisation. We are hopeful that this situation will soon change.
We are thnakful to all of our volunteers but chose si volunteers to honour as Volunteer of the Day this year and will be posting photos and information about these volunteers throughout the week.
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services April 19, 2021
Seeking New Board Members
Westman Immigrant Services is currently seeking Board Members who are committed to assisting the organization in meeting our mission by providing settlement, language, and employment services while welcoming and helping newcomers create connections and become successful community members. The time commitment is approximately 3-5 hours per month and preference will be given to those willing to share their experience in finance, non-profit management, and their newcomer experience.
For more information, contact Carly Gasparini, Executive Director 204-761-6962 or carlyg@westmanimmigrantservices.ca
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services April 8, 2021
Carly Gasparini to step down as ED of Westman Immigrant Services
Please click here for the press release.
Posted by Westman Immigrant Services March 23, 2021
