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Head of K-W Multicultural Centre reflects on changing landscape for newcomers
Lucia Harrison, CEO of the K-W Multicultural Centre, is being recognized for her work supporting immigrants and newcomers settle in Waterloo region.
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KW AccessAbility crucial for community, but it's time to make the organization redundant: executive
Edward Faruzel, executive director of KW AccessAbility, is being recognized for his advocacy, calling for policy changes that help people with disabilities navigate transportation, education, housing and employment.
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Local trailblazer celebrates representation milestones, but says more action needed
Marcia Smellie is being recognized for her time with the public school board, the Congress of Black Women Waterloo Region chapter, Run4Office Waterloo region and many other roles advocating for more representation in the region.
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The Working Centre founders reflect on past 40 years supporting community, transforming operations
Joe and Stephanie Mancini, founders of The Working Centre, are being recognized for their work supporting people experiencing unemployment and homelessness.
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Local author reflects on conversations with children about identity and racism
Grace Ibrahima, a children's author, is being recognized for creating a space for curious children to have appropriate conversations about race and representation.
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Anishnabeg Outreach CEO reflects on growth, community healing
Stephen Jackson, CEO of Anishnabeg Outreach, is being recognized for his efforts as part of the organization to preserve Indigenous culture, history and act as a vehicle for reconciliation.
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Kitchener's Rohingya Centre hopes to become 'beacon of hope' for international community
Saifullah Muhammad, co-founder of the Rohingya Centre of Canada in Kitchener, Ont., is being recognized for the community hub he created for the Rohingya population.
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A Better Tent City doing its part, but more needed to tackle homelessness
Nadine Green and Jeff Willmer are being recognized for their work supporting people experiencing homelessness in Waterloo region.
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'I do it for trans kids': Waterloo region LGBTQ advocate reflects on Pride milestones
Cait Glasson is being recognized for her work advocating for the LGBTQ community.
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Director of Kitchener refugee health clinic hopes to see more 'openness' in coming years
Kitchener's Dr. Neil Arya is being recognized as a Waterloo region Changemaker.