She helped establish one of Indias first early psychosis clinics and co-leads a project in Bangladeshi and Nigerian slums. Most recently she launched the Peer Groups, where she helps revenue-generating companies reach their first $1 million faster. Global Roots' Canada Connects is (Re)Connecting the World through the joy of Art. She is also a member of the Community Engagement Sector Table at IPW. Tamber is making a huge impact in the community, by motivating and empowering others through her social media platforms, mentoring, and speaking engagements at schools/universities and conferences. She was selected as 10 Best Performing CEOs 2020 by the Business Berg. An alumna of the University of Toronto, Zinaty holds a Bachelors Degree in English and Political Science, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Liverpool, a Masters of Science from the Henley School of Business and a Certificate on Leading Strategic Change within Organizations from Harvard University. Haileyesus is also an ambassador for Meaningful Business, a global community comprising of social entrepreneurs, impact investors, sustainability executives, humanitarian leaders and academics from over 130 countries to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Bathija was awarded Outstanding Asian Canadian by the Canadian Multicultural Council-Asians in Ontario, Community Recognition Award by MPP Chris Glover, Great Shogun by the Order of the Scottish Samurai, Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky, All-Star trainer by the Greater Toronto Hockey League, grant of coat of arms from the College of Arms, Fellow of several learned societies and a bachelors degree from Glendon College, York University, where he completed his studies in English and French. In 2009, he was acting as executive president of ABM College Calgary. thatpromotesdiversity and inclusion in the film industry. Her observations on life for new immigrants led her to create the column Confessions of an Immigrant Housewife for the Weekly Voice newspaper. venture, Toronto designers Robert Burns and Heather Cooper collaborated with According to Statistics Canada, the majority of Canadas foreign-born population reside in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta, and most in the nations largest urban centres. This years official selection at the Sydney World Film Festival, it received the 2021 Best Foreign Short Documentary Film from the San Francisco Short Film Festival. She has been recognized by the Premier of Ontario and Federal Members of Parliament in Canada for her volunteerism and work in the community. Shukla was also the chair of her departments womens inclusion and diversity employee resource group, delivering programming for 150+ members. To her contributions and community involvement, Folorunsho-Barry was honoured with a recognition by Mayor Don Iveson and the City of Edmonton in 2020. Roots Canada Overview Website: www.roots.com Headquarters: Toronto, Canada Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees Founded: 1973 Type: Company - Private Industry: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD) Competitors: Gap, American Eagle Outfitters, Hudson's Bay Company Create Comparison A multidisciplinarian by training and experience, Sanyal builds meaningful partnerships with organizations to promote water sustainability and stewardship. Wangs volunteer and public and community contributions are manifested through his numerous leadership roles. Briones is a Nations Capital Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient and a TEDx Speaker on the topic of immigrant entrepreneurship. Diversity in Canada extends beyond race and ethnicity but spans language, gender, religious affiliations, sexual orientation, abilities and economic status. She was awarded two grants from Calgary Arts Development in 2021, one for a video storytelling project to build empathy across differences, and the second, for an anthology on the stories of resilient immigrant women. Often quoted in major newspapers, radio shows and TV news, Peacock is recognized by national media for her commitment to ending loneliness and social isolation. In April 2017, he was selected among the Top 25 emerging entrepreneurs in Quebec by the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation and C2 Montral. locations, understocked stores and competition from Wal-Mart. He joined the University of Calgary, where he was promoted to an associate professor in 2003 and then to a tenured full professor in 2006. 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. Dr. Akshay Jain, MD, FRCPC, FACE, CCD, ECNU, DABIM, DABOM, is the first Canadian physician to be triple board-certified by the American boards in endocrinology, internal medicine and obesity medicine. partners Erol Uzumeri and Eric Zinterhofer on a trip to Taiwan and China in among Canadians and Americans, including a growing list of celebrities. He advocated an environmental revitalization initiative in Sudbury, namely Sudbury Protocol. Now she is opening more locations throughout the province with the next one coming as soon as this fall. She has co-authored the report A public health crisis in the making: The health impacts of precarious work on racialized refugee and immigrant women.. Sanyal currently acts as the strategic partnership and project manager at the Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan (USask). She volunteers regularly through different community organizations such as Mississauga Food Bank, WISE (University of Toronto Chapter) and Monday Girl, among others. One of Rootss most effective Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Peacock, along with her community partners, have discovered a great deal of unlikely connections and opportunities. In addition, the university has established a transnational approach to education, opening a campus in Cairo in 2022. Pam Farrell immigrated to Canada in 2001 from Switzerland. Roots Stories Since 1973 we've been focused on making quality apparel that stand the test of time, so you can always depend on your favourite Roots piece through every important moment of your life. Her research focuses on inclusive online learning practices. As a member of the LGBTQ+ newcomers community, he found it hard to connect with others from the community and realized there were no resources available. Fox is also a member of the International Cuisine Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Chef School. A broadcast-journalism graduate, Carpio has worked at leading networks like CTV News and Global News and appears on national Canadian television programs as a TV Lifestyle Expert. Previously, she worked at Ernst & Young where she coordinated national learning, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and at Ryerson University, conducting research on immigration and settlement issues. She brings a strong sense of community to her plates and embodies farm-to-table cooking by skillfully preparing food from Ontario farms with little-to-no waste. Her vision for Nurture is to support busy professionals, entrepreneurs and families by enabling them to have access to healthy meals so that they can achieve more. Singh is actively associated with various philanthropic endeavours. Since August 2020, the centre, which is completely volunteer run, has provided access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food, along with food literacy programming and food security advocacy. In Person 45%. To increase the real-world impact of her research, Iyer has briefed Canadian ministers and international influencers (e.g., a World Economic Forum report); helped establish clinical and peer support programs; and communicated science to the media. President and CEO, Canadian Arabic Orchestra. Known as The Gentle Force, Ariff offers transformative education to people feeling stuck in their lives. At age 90, he published his first book, an autobiography, Immigrant Gone to Heaven., Director of Settlement Services, Immigrant Centre. Hani Rukh E Qamar is the founder and director of the Canadian Advisory of Women Immigrants (CAWI), a youth-led NPO dedicated to empowering immigrant women. of Business in Vancouvers Top 40 under 40 in 2021. She is a scholar and published author having received national and international attention for her work. He contributed to the recovery of the endangered White Pelican, undertook the first thorough inventory of chlorinated hydrocarbons and mercury levels in aquatic birds in the Canadian Prairie provinces, the first successful CWS study on the effects of pesticides on birds in South American rice fields, and the first detailed study of the effects of oil spills on seabirds on Canadas West Coast. Beyond education, Qin is also very actively involved in community service and community engagement efforts. Building her career in the Prairies for over 42 years, Chahals work spans academia and corporate sectors, however most prominently she has served the not-for-profit sector for over 25 years. 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. Yu started his career working in hospitals like Vancouver General and honed his knowledge of therapeutic diets for patients recovering from illnesses and injuries. What is our aspiration? Working hard helps understand the value of giving back. The team also won the Algarve Cup in 2016. Ahead of US retailer Targets It was co-founded by fashion designers and businessmen Michael Budman and Don Green, both from Detroit, Michigan. Syed Najam Hassan and his family immigrated to Canada from Pakistan first to Toronto and then to their present home in Calgary in 2009. With more than eight years of experience in product management and UX design, she has a strong history in the technology industry. A lifelong learner, Sanyal is currently pursuing a CPA accreditation. The nations leading retailers, What you need to know as you begin your journey, Ready to land or just landed in Canada? have at least some products produced domestically (see Clothing Industries). Outside of politics, Sabawy is a computer network and IT technologies professional with over 30 years of experience. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Sanyal came to Canada in 2017 and calls Saskatoon his home. As an aspiring physician-scientist, he hopes to dedicate his life by putting every Joule of his energy and brainpower to work in a direction that adheres to the Canadian values of diversity and inclusion. Trianas goal was to unify the Latino community in Alberta and so he founded Triana Services Ltd., a small business offering legal and social services. Many of the cultural community centres that exist today were established during this time as a result of this funding. Today, IRIS is operating in four continents and continues to drive value for its project partners and client cities. Travelling from northern India to Pier 21 on Canadas East Coast, at the age of nine, Chahal and her family were the second Indian family to settle in Prince Edward Island in the mid-60s. Instead of being a gatekeeper of information, Spillane set out to change the game and build a free, independent platform, working with partners who value being part of the newcomer experience. The ultimate goal is to weave family and community fabrics with modern technology to bring a more holistic approach of healthcare that also includes medicine for the soul: valuable friendships and connections. The award salutes the contributions that Manitoba women have made to social justice, arts, sports, politics, community activities and promoting democracy. In Toronto, she taught ESL with TCDSB, along with being a boutique owner EKU Fashions in the famous India Bazaar at Gerrard Street, introducing Canadians to Southeast Asian fashion and accessories. Leader in cyber security, professional engineer, diversity and equity ambassador, Founding Chairman, Malaysian Association of Canada, is one of the most successful young real estate professionals in Vancouver. Her competition win with the Ontario Centres of Excellence was extensively recognized in the media on Global News and province-wide when she was honoured with receiving the Inspirational Woman Award by member of Parliament Jennifer OConnell. In CBCs Kapitbahay (neighbour in Tagalog) Series, she was featured for her Iskrambol (Ice Scramble) winter installation in 2021. So far, he has built and donated 22 libraries in various neighbourhoods in Alberta as community gifts. example, Budman and Green would follow their friends John Candy In 2018, she conceptualized and wrote the 2020 Gourmand Awards-winning cookbook Dining in Paradise, which was also nominated in 2019 for the Taste Canada Awards and celebrated that year at Canadas Table (Fort York). She earned her PhD in nursing in 2019 from the University of Alberta. Canada preaches diversity but when it comes to the ideal immigrant they know . Over Her achievements as a young Asian female leader in a male-dominated industry offer huge inspiration and hope to a new generation of up-and-coming minority women, Diversity begins in the classroom for students, Citizenship applicants can retake test, no wait times, Ready for a new life in Canada? Metrics. the maple leaf and its logo emblazoned in cursive and block lettering. as the Canadian manufacturing industry had slowed down to the point that it She has been honoured by local and national organizations for her indelible outreach leadership and student advocacy, the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the provinces highest honour Order of Ontario. At her retirement, three perpetual awards were set in her honor, UofT Diana Alli Medical Student Graduation Award, the national Diana Alli CITAC Award to an MD/PhD student, and UTIHPs Lifetime Membership on the Advisory Board. Karpoche is active on issues around affordable housing, workers rights and public health care. He is the Chair of St. John Ambulance Toronto Branch and International IP Commercialization Council GTA Chapter, Master of the Honourable Company of Freemen of the City of London of North America and Town Crier of Old Toronto for The Queens Platinum Jubilee. Yu embodied his bicultural identity and has dedicated the vast majority of his working life to bettering the lives of others in the community. Carpio is determined to use the Evolve platform to help make a difference, amplify voices and promote inclusion and diversity. The companys immediate focus for Asia is to grow its stores in just wasnt possible for large retailers to make everything in Canada. President and vice-chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). Games in Italy. Zinaty has been a frequent global TV and conference panelist, keynote and a public speaker, including a TEDx talk, and most recently at the World Diversity in Leadership Conference alongside Martin Luther King III, world leaders and Julia Gillard Former PM of Australia. 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. tap into European markets and boost the parts of the business that used to be Country of origin: Pakistan. MELLOHAWK is a mini-united nations with all staff, but one, born outside Canada (India, Brazil, Vietnam, Philippines). He completed the Canadian licensing exams and a residency training in PM&R at the UofT to be awarded Fellow (FRCP(C)), Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in 2016. Although proud of her business accomplishments, she shares her wealth as a catalyst to overcome oppression. I try to emulate this with my three young children today.. She was selected as one of the 10 Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 in North America by PrimeView Magazine. Melo sits on the board of Abrigo Centre and has completed two full terms as an elected volunteer member of the CONCID, the Brazilian Citizenship Council promoting mental health, job search, suicide prevention, entrepreneurship, financial planning and networking. That same year, on 15 August, the duo opened their first store in Toronto. 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. She firmly believed that the rational incorporation of acupuncture as a peripheral nerve stimulation technique, as well as other treatment methods into modern health care delivery, would enhance long-term improvement of health and function in the aging population. Usually at that age, teenagers get to experience lifes most cherish moments with their childhood friends and high school colleagues, but life had different plans for him at that time. 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 Thus, the book, Untold Stories of Immigrant Women in Canada was published. With 1,000+ volunteer hours, her humanitarian work paired with her passion for helping others was also recognized when she was awarded the Pickering Civic Award. He cares for thousands of patients in the community and is consistently ranked among the best endocrinologists on RateMDs.com. He has previously served as the President of the Canada Pakistan Professionals Association and a judge for the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence. In May 2022 he will run the Vancouver Marathon and raise funds for Pieta House, a suicide prevention organization in Ireland. Her hunger for new culinary skills and knowledge has taken her across the globe. stores over the past 20 years. company with the same name in 1979. Akhavan holds a B.Eng. His thesis was published in the B.C. Hans Bathija, FRAS, FRSA, FBCS, FRSPH, FSAScot, FRGS, OSS , is a Partner in Shadow Factory, a pioneering immersive content/metaverse agency and the President of BathijaTan, a consulting firm focusing on banking, cyber and IT. In May 2017, he and two friends created the LGBTQ+ Newcomers Group, a social support group to help members build a community of their own and be a family to each other. the years, Rootss celebrity marketing strategy has continued. It's an intrinsic part of the company. Initially working in finance, he became frustrated after the global financial crisis and wanted to do something more meaningful. It grew into a national movement showing the world how much one person can accomplish fighting racism. In 2021, Allana received the Intersections of Gender Thesis Grant and the Intersections of Gender Enrichment Grant, for exploring intersectionality and cardiovascular care in the Canadian context. Born in Pakistan, Allana believes that Canada has offered her numerous opportunities to grow as a person and as a professional. In 2021, she launched the Immigrants Developing Entrepreneurs Academy (IDEA) an online platform designed to educate and connect newcomers to the Canadian business ecosystem. An outstanding educator, prolific scholar, impactful, award-winning academic leader and administrator, Janaka Ruwanpura, Ph.D, P.Eng, PQS, MRICS, FCSCE, NAC, is the vice-provost and associate vice-president research (international) and a tenured professor at the University of Calgary. in Rootss ads as one of the islands key tourist destinations. She also works as a group facilitator at Aurora Family Therapy Centre, where she initiated and co-facilitated community groups such as Girls Inspiring Girls, Newcomer Youth Leadership, Womens group, Create Program and more. On episode 1 of The Diversity Imperative, hosts Erin Gowriluk and Hannah Konschuh talk to Dan Wright, Head of Seeds for Syngenta Canada about his shift in moving towards the important conversation of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her simple life includes daily exercise, gourmet cooking from whole foods, hiking and gardening in the outdoors, and time with her husband, two daughters and grandchildren. He is a former boxer and ballroom/rhythm dancer and participant in the Luminato Festival and CONTACT Photography Festival. In addition to the libraries and food banks, he and his team have accomplished numerous projects: seminars for immigrants, food deliveries for those in isolation, holiday celebrations, winter gear for the homeless, Coffee with Seniors and free tax filing. Through her Be Your Own North Star programs and her books, she supports her clients in turning breakdowns into breakthroughs. in Persian literature, and double minors in chemistry and music, at the University of California, Berkeley before conducting brain tumor research at the University of California San Francisco. A true global citizen, McElhinney has hosted many international students in her home as Rotary host parent. She serves on as a Senior Advisor to Nobellum a non-profit social and technology enterprise dedicated to carving out a space in the technology industry for Black founders in STEM. Along with her husband and three daughters, they love day trips to the Rockies. as prominent shareholders. Sanchari Sen Rai is an immigrant entrepreneur. The recipient of numerous awards including the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal, Karpoche was also named one of Torontos Most Inspirational Women in 2019, voted Torontos Best Local Politician by Toronto Star readers in 2019, and voted Torontos Best MPP by NOW Magazine readers in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Roots hasnt outfitted the Canadian team since. Read 3 more responses. Industry Learn More We Are Makers Our leather bags and accessories are handmade locally in our Toronto Leather Factory, by our expert makers. Hassan has received many awards and medals for his community services, the most recent being the Alberta Service Award. Sabaghpour proudly received a certificate of recognition from MP Patty Hajdu, the minister of Status of Women in 2016, and has been acknowledged by the honourable MP Majid Jowahri as one of the Outstanding Women in Richmond Hill because of her contribution to the Richmond Hill community. 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 In 2021, Peacock launched a Social Prescription project that works to ease the burdens of healthcare burnout, lack of government funding and high insurance costs. His co-workers and colleagues describe Singh as one of those rare leaders whose moral compass is driven by the principles of stewardship. During his 20 years in the mortgage industry, his passion for achieving professional excellence has been recognized through multiple awards and accolades. She believes that We learn and grow by listening and connecting., Head coach, Canada Soccers Mens National Team. Canada boasts one of the highest percentage of foreign-born citizens than any other G8 country. Overall rating 3.7 99. His workshave been screened five times at the Cannes Film Festival Short Corner and other Oscar-qualifying film festivals such as Hollyshorts, Yorkton and Edmonton Film Festival. She was recently a mentor at Science Worlds Girls & STEAM event for girls ages 1416 to explore dream careers and connect with inspiring mentors and experts. The same advantages can . McElhinney is from the Sherpa ethnic group in Nepal, raised by a widowed mother along with eight siblings. campaigns efforts that surpassed the New Jersey version of the brand. Zinatys research is unique having conducted noteworthy studies with that are quantitative and qualitative with significant datasets and novel findings in the area of women and leadership, diversity and inclusion. In 2019, she was awarded the prestigious CIHR Doctoral Research Award and the Presidents Doctoral Prize of Distinction, becoming one of the very few doctoral students in Canada who receive this highly competitive award. A mechanical engineer by trade, Alghabra holds an MBA and was a distinguished visiting fellow with the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Ryerson University. During the period of great uncertainty caused by. across Canada to promote a number of locations, including Banff and Lake Louise. expansion. He came from Brazil, alone, more than 30 years ago and worked survival jobs (like fast food, cleaning and retail), but quickly realized the way to get ahead was a Canadian education. Sabaghpour is equally committed to the community and environmental causes. The second day after arriving in Canada, he volunteered with Edmonton Emergency Relief, sorting donations to support other refugees. From the beginning, Roots This was a nod to her large-scale balloon art installations for the community. She and her family lived the struggles most immigrants experience: cultural, language, environment and job security barriers. In 2015, Budman and Green sold a majority stake to Searchlight Capital Partners, though the founders remain prominent shareholders. Gulasingam strongly believes in empowering people with disabilities through sports. Roots is dedicated to providing a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Send me email announcements, notices, special offers and other information To help protect the environment from the disastrous effects of plastic, Ebrahim has started a movement by the name of Green Help not only to address climate change but also to empower newly immigrant women by providing them part-time jobs for making cloth shopping bags. One of his greatest achievements was organizing the first-ever Asian all-stars benefit concert for the Scarborough hospitals. Following their graduation from Michigan State University, Budman moved to Canada in 1969 and Green followed a few years later in 1972. Raised in Saudi Arabia and born to Pakistani parents, he immigrated to Canada in 2004. Every December her office offers free dental/dental hygiene services to people in need. was the first of its kind in Western Canada. Li was voted one of Canadas 50 Best Executives by the Globe and Mail in 2020, and recently recognized as one of DMZs Women of the Year. During the last 60 years, immigration has continued to flourish, with newcomers arriving from every corner of the globe. Globally, EcoSikh has planted 400+ sacred forests and 400,000+ trees, with millions committed through regional business, conservation and community partnerships. At age 22, he was selected for residency in internal medicine at Rochester, NY and subsequently became the only four-time winner of the prestigious Rochester Academy of Medicine Awards. featured on its logo to its birthplace in Toronto, Facing many obstacles in her career, as a newcomer and as a woman in a traditionally male dominant field, Dr. Fargas-Babjak took the initiative to learn about an unknown and misunderstood practice and used a holistic approach to manage pain. Canada afforded Milena Marques-Zachariah the perfect platform to combine her creativity with compassion when she landed here in 1999, armed with years of advertising experience in Mumbai and Dubai. He attributes successes in modernizing systems and building high- performing teams by leveraging diversity and inclusion, and imbedding core values throughout an organization. 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