NNAC - اللجنة الاستشارية لشبكة الوافدين الجدد
About the NNAC
نتصور أن تكون مابل ريدج، وبيت ميدوز، وكاتزي مجتمعات نابضة بالحياة، ومرحبة، وشاملة للجميع.
القيم والأخلاقيات التالية توجه عملنا في شراكة الهجرة المحلية في مابل ريدج، وبيت ميدوز، وكاتزي: الاحترام، والتعاون، والشمولية، والشفافية، والالتزام، والنزاهة.
ولتحقيق هذه القيم، نتفق على المبادئ التوجيهية التالية:
يجب اتباع عملية تخطيط مفتوحة وشاملة تستفيد من مهارات وخبرات المجتمع، مع ضمان أن يكون عمل المجلس لصالح المجتمع لا لمصالح شخصية أو تجارية. كما يجب الموافقة على تنفيذ القرارات التي تتخذها أغلبية أعضاء المجلس بعد التصويت.
ضمان الشفافية على جميع المستويات عند اتخاذ القرارات.
شجع جميع القطاعات على المشاركة وتبادل الأفكار والاتجاهات واحتياجات الوافدين الجدد إلى المجتمع.
ضمان عملية تخطيط شاملة من خلال التواصل مع المجتمعات المحلية والاستفادة من المهارات والخبرات الموجودة فيها.
Meet The Team
Miyoung - Chair
Name: Miyoung - Chair
Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, & English
Country of Origin: Korea
Arrived in Canada: 2018
Occupation: Through LIP, Miyoung was hired at an immigration serving organization.
Goal: Miyoung wants newcomers to have the same positive experience that she had when she moved to Canada.
Shaila
Name: Shaila
Language(s): English, Bengali,Hindi & Urdu
Country of Origin: Bangladesh
Arrived in Canada: 2018
Occupation: Early childhood education (ECE)
Goal: I would like to build a meaningful connection with the community I live in , while sharing countless memories and gaining invaluable experiences through working with the Newcomer’s Network Advisory Committee.
Lourdes
Name: Lourdes
Language(s): Spanish and English
Country of Origin: Peru
Arrived in Canada: 2022
Occupation: Social Services Professional / Corporate Lawyer
Goal: My goal is to contribute by sharing my experience with diverse families, helping identify community needs, and promoting access to resources. I also hope to strengthen my leadership skills, build connections, and participate in initiatives that foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all newcomers.
Lorena
Name: Lorena
Language(s): Spanish and English
Country of Origin: Columbia
Arrived in Canada: 2022
Occupation: Early childhood education (ECE)
Goal: I would like to get actively involved in the community that welcomed me when I arrived in Canada, as well as grow personally and contribute my knowledge to newcomers, giving them the opportunity to feel welcome and helped in their new beginning.
Mushaffiul
Name: Mushaffiul
Language(s): Bengali, English, Hindi, Urdu & Arabic
Country of Origin: Bangladesh
Arrived in Canada: 2019
Occupation: Immigration Agency
Goal: I want to utilize my free time away from work & other day to day responsibilities in a meaningful and productive manner. I want to meet new people , spend meaningful time in my community and assist newcomers wholeheartedly, in British Columbia & Canada, concerning the issues I faced myself all with the end goal of making the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie region more enjoyable and welcoming for people from all walks of life.
Special Thanks
To all the members of the committee who continued their successful careers in Canada. We will be forever grateful for your time, dedication, and hard work!
Virginia
Name: Virginia
Language(s): English, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Currently learning Spanish
Country of Origin: Macau
Arrived in Canada: 2015
Occupation: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Goal: I would like to help Newcomers make connections in the community to help them gain a sense of belonging.
Jenny
Name: Haengjin Oh ( call me Jenny)
Language(s): English, Korean
Country of Origin: Korea
Occupation: housework
Goal: I want our newcomers to be stronger and happier together!!
Calena
Name: Calena Rodriguez
Language(s): Spanish and English
Country of Origin: El Savador
Arrived in Canada: 2017
Occupation: Before arriving to Canada, Calena obtained a Master’s degree in Finance and worked as a Cost Analyst for a well-known multinational company.
Goal: Before arriving to Canada, Calena obtained a Master’s degree in Finance and worked as a Cost Analyst for a well-known multinational company.
Rita - Ex- Chair
Name: Rita - Ex- Chair
Language(s): Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew & English
Country of Origin: Ukraine/Israel
Arrived in Canada: 2018
Occupation: Rita is a Yoga teacher, and has a Bachelor’s in Politics and Government as well as in Social Work.
Goal: Rita hopes to help create a welcoming, comfortable and accessible city for Newcomers to feel a sense of belonging.
Andrea
Name: Andrea
Language(s): Spanish and English
Country of Origin: Mexico
Arrived in Canada: 2022
Occupation: Online Counsellor Psychologist
Goal: Andrea desires that newcomers receive the necessary support and guidance to effectively navigate their challenge, thereby facilitating a more tolerable adaptation process.
Kamelia
Name: Kamelia
Language(s): Farsi & English
Country of Origin: Iran
Arrived in Canada: 2020
Occupation: Has a Bachelor’s of Science in Software Engineering.
Goal: Kamelia’s vision for Maple Ridge is to make it a more vibrant, inclusive, and attractive place to live.
Leila
Name: Leila
Language(s): Farsi & English
Country of Origin: Iran
Arrived in Canada: 2021
Occupation: Leila was a lawyer in her country of origin.
Goal: Leila wants new immigrants to view Canada as their own country as soon as possible.
Saloni
Name: Saloni
Language(s): Hindi, Gujurati, Mewadi, & English
Country of Origin: India
Arrived in Canada: 2020
Occupation: Saloni has done a digital marketing course from BCIT, and has started a company called the Thumbprints which promotes rural Indian handcrafts and paintings.
Goal: Saloni strives to build community connections and share experiences through volunteering at the Maple Ridge Advisory Committee.