Table of Content
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A Final Word
BIPOC is not just an acronym, not just the title on the pages of this zine, but a living, breathing force. BIPOC is more than words, more than orga...
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Partner Acknowledgement: The Lethbridge Public Library
The BIPOC Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to the Lethbridge Public Library, a cornerstone of knowledge and inclusion in Southern Alberta. ...
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Building Relationships and Addressing Community Needs
At the heart of every thriving community lies the strength of its relationships. For marginalized groups, particularly BIPOC individuals, these rel...
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BIPOC Foundation’s Volunteer and Internship Program: Building Capacity from the Ground Up
One of the cornerstone initiatives of the BIPOC Foundation is its Volunteer and Internship Program, aimed at providing professional development and...
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Dancing Dynamite, AJ Megaman
Five thousand onlookers watched in awe as AJ Kule Kambere, known professionally as AJ Megaman, moved across the stage at the Vancouver Battlezone 2...
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The Art Marvels
Arts and Abdulaziz Sani have always been found in the same sentence. When speaking about his plans for Arts Marvels, he kept returning to one thing...
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The Visionary Inventor
For Akepko Gasonoo, science has always been about solving real-world problems. As an academic and researcher, he has spent 16 years in the lab deve...
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Caring Hands
Finding childcare that works for your schedule is not easy. For many parents, especially those working late nights, weekends, or unpredictable hour...
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Expressions of Culture
Benjamin Kisimolo is a man of diverse talents and remarkable determination. He wears many hats, from rapper and choreographer to director and produ...
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Fashion Footprints
MaryAnn Ofodum is the creative mind behind AfroBold, a brand that embodies the spirit of African women who want to capture and celebrate their heri...
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Flavour Pioneer
Ekoase Nwadiani is committed to creating a sense of home through his vibrant business ventures, Hibisberry and VanSuya. When he arrived in Canada i...
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Championing Community
Miriam Chimanga founded Fuse In Who Am I, a media company dedicated to showcasing documentaries and highlighting exceptional talent within the BIPO...
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Financial Trailblazer
Nahid Hassan’s journey began with a difficult decision. As a young immigrant navigating the Canadian system, she chose to become a single mot...
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Mind & Body
Nora Ansah has danced her whole life. From her teenage years, when she dreamed of becoming a backup dancer to performing with a Toronto-based Afric...
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Spreading Joy
Celebration is at the heart of everything Opemipo Akinrilola does. Rooted deeply in her Nigerian culture, the idea of celebrating oneself and other...
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Innovation Champion
Renae Barlow is a force of entrepreneurial progress, deeply committed to fostering innovation and economic development in Lethbridge, Alberta. As V...
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Cultivating Inclusive Communities
When Soheila Homayed was offered the position of Program Manager for the Rural Immigration Initiative, that moment signified the beginning of a jou...
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A Hub for All
Terra Plato has dedicated over 19 years to serving communities through her work in libraries, with the last nine years as CEO of the Lethbridge Pub...
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Mayor Hyggen – City of Lethbridge
THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY to reflect and share my thoughts on the importance of building an inclusive and resilient Lethbridge. It is no secret...
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My Background and Career With 5 Little Monkeys Production
As the founder of 5 Little Monkeys Productions, my career in the audiovisual world began with a desire to reinvent myself. After fulfilling my drea...
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Empowering Local Talents
Building a life in a new country comes with its challenges: uncertainty, cultural shifts, and the need to build a community from scratch. For inter...
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Travel Tech Innovator
Charles Shima is the force behind Tourifique, a platform set to revolutionise travel utilising an AI concierge, Mia. Tourifique began as ZaNiheza, ...
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The Agro Giant
Innovation is the lifeblood of agriculture, and few embody this spirit more than Dami Odumosu, the visionary behind CropMind. This AI tool is trans...
