Winnipeg, the heart of the Canadian prairies, holds a magnetic charm for Filipino immigrants that sets it apart from other Canadian cities. It’s a story of warmth, opportunity, and a shared sense of community. Filipinos flock to Winnipeg because it feels like home. The city’s rich cultural diversity –multiculturalism at its best as reflected in…
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Bayanihan in Action as Winnipeg Responds to Taal Disaster
The Taal Volcano eruption stirred so much emotions within the Filipino-Canadian community in Winnipeg that many fundraising activities seemed to happen spontaneously. From Zumba to TALA dance fundraisers, and breakfast to social fundraisers, you can find many still going on. Many businesses, especially those that cater to Pinoys, took action along with Filipino community leaders….
The Top 5 Filipino-Canadian Stories in Winnipeg for 2019
2019 saw important milestones in the Filipino-Canadian community in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here are the top five highlights of a year that took Winnipeg Pinoys to new highs and lows: #1 — Canada has recognized the contributions made to this country by Canadians of Filipino descent by declaring June as Filipino Heritage Month. On its inaugural…