WelcomeWhether through our publications, public seminars, diversity training, newspaper and journal articles, public and private policy work or personal counseling, Islamic Social Services Association Canada has dedicated itself to addressing the needs of Muslims in Canada. One of the most critical components of this task is ensuring that accurate messaging and information on Islam and Muslims is available.This website is designed in that spirit, offering not only information on our organization, but also a history of the contributions Muslims and Islamic civilization have made to both Canada and the world. Whether you are an educator, student or just curious, we hope the contents of this page will challenge your ideas and expand your horizons. In that spirit, this is our humble contribution to the successful integration of Islam and Muslims into the Canadian mosaic.We hope that you enjoy your journey through this site and please tell us what you think. Thank you for visiting us today.
Meet FrankieIt wasn't uncommon for 5 year old Frankie Rumore to have an ear infection. He'd had them before, so when the usual symptoms presented themselves in June of 2013, his parents Nadia and Joe took him to the pediatrician and expected a speedy recovery. However, as the days passed with a continued fever, lethargy and headaches, it became clear that...
We are St Raphael Wellness Centre (SRWC) a non-profit, charitable organisation based in Winnipeg serving the needs of individuals and families affected by addiction.
From our beginnings in the early 1970s as a small church-based addictions support service, we grew into a helping agency that, in the early 1990s sought to introduce European-influenced housing and addiction treatment to Winnipeg. Since then we have re-focused on meeting the needs of those in pre- and post-treatment.
While our history has informed our holistic approach to addictions recovery—we believe that personal spirituality is one of many areas that are included in well-balanced living—our programs are not faith-based and we welcome Participants from all cultural and religious backgrounds.
Manitoba Association of Retired Government EmployeesSince 1972, the Manitoba Association of Retired Government Employees (MARGE) has successfully represented Manitoba Civil Service Superannuation plan retirees & beneficiaries and worked to ensure its members receive benefit improvements from pension surpluses (regardless of their retirement date).MARGE is a volunteer-run association that serves to inform members and represent their interests.Why you should join MARGERepresentationAs a retiree ita^€TMs important your Civil Service Pension keeps pace with the cost of living and that you receive benefits from any pension insurance plan surpluses. MARGE represents retirees in negotiations with the Province on pension and life insurance improvements that may result from these surpluses.MARGE representatives sit on the Civil Service Superannuation Board (CSSB) Liaison Committee and MARGE continues to lobby for permanent CSSB representation. MARGE representatives on the Liaison Retiree Committee also meet regularly with management of Manitoba Blue Cross to deal with issues pertaining to group health care, ambulance and dental benefits for pension recipients.BenefitsMARGE members receive discounts on a six-month or one-year City of Winnipeg Fitness Pass (spring and fall each year) and members in Portage receive a reduced rate to work out at the PCU Centre