Volume 20 • No. 12 • June 16 - 30, 2024 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
Ivana Alawi
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Celebrating the rich tapestry of Filipino heritage
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew warmly welcomed the choir composed of young students attending the Filipino Bilingual Program at Meadows West, teacher Loreta Genota and Vice-Principal Paul Ong to the inaugural Filipino Heritage Month Kick Off at the Legislative Building, June 1, 2024. The children sang the Tagalog version of O Canada. Photo courtesy of Donna Natividad-Arenas of 92.7 FM CKJS. Filipino Heritage Month is celebrated every June in Canada to commemorate Philippine Independence Day on June 12 and to recognize the contributions of Filipino Canadians. In Manitoba, this celebration is marked by various programs that highlight the rich culture, traditions, and
significant contributions of the Filipino community to the province’s growth. “The Filipino community is one of Canada’s fastestgrowing populations. With more than 900,000 people, it is the third largest Asian community in the country. Filipinos have
made positive and meaningful contributions to Canada. Due to their recognized expertise in nursing and health care, they are strengthening Canada’s health care system and supporting the well-being of Canadian families. Beyond health care, Filipino See HERITAGE p15
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