Today, Budman and Green are still In October 2017, Roots made its initial public offering (IPO) in Canada, trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ROOT. Accelerated the process for internationally trained medical staff getting registered with a medical regulatory board in Ontario. 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. She leads a team of more than 400 employees and is an active volunteer, lending her knowledge and experience to various boards across Nova Scotia, including Health Association of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton University and AWARE Nova Scotia. The deal with the Taiwan tourism board marked its first tourism Her vision with BEYOND is to end social isolation and weave her community together through friendships. 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. Here, Fox studied at the Chef School at George Brown, where she now teaches her own Caribbean Cooking Course. He was a member of the community editorial board of the Toronto Star, where he authored columns on a wide range of provincial and federal issues. By eight, Akhavan wanted to be an astronomer to discover a habitable planet, an engineer to build a spacecraft, and an astronaut to fly all underprivileged people to her planet on her spacecraft. Lachemis deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is marked by his work toward reconciliation with the Indigenous community, and his efforts to combat anti-Black, anti-Asian and all forms of racism. She wanted to make eating healthy, easy, affordable and delicious. ( The Diversity Imperative) - In episode 6 we're joined by Dr. Melissa Arcand, Assistant Professor and Soil Biogeochemist, from the University of Saskatchewan. 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 the early 1970s, Budman and Green saw an opportunity in a comfort-over-style So he launched his first project, which included job searching skills, resum writing and interviewing skills for other newcomers. featured on its logo to its birthplace in Toronto, Chadha migrated to Canada with his parents and younger brother at a young age of 16 with a big dream. In 1954, he immigrated to Canada, whereafter a few months of farming, he accepted any jobs until he realized he needed more education. Visible minorities are expected to account for 63 percent of the population of Toronto, 59 percent of Vancouver and 31 percent of Montreal. Her vision and leadership played a key role in leading the province through the resettlement of refugees during the Syrian refugee crisis, and the influx of refugee claimants arriving in Manitoba during the Trump administration. , when many charitable foundations were experiencing disruption in their fundraising activities, as well as a sharp decline in donation revenue, co-founded an ambitious project called PIXEL Moments. Al Zaghal played the qanun in Sard (Narration) album by Nizar Rohana and Min Bad album by Wissam Murad. I saw how hard they worked and managed our family. Iyers ACCESS ideas are now shaping Canadas growing investments in youth mental health. Being a bootstrapping small business growing organically, Sen Rai has embedded diversity and inclusion within the team that comprises 90 per cent of women who were international students. Her blog, Canadian Chronicles, records the journey of ordinary folk whove overcome extraordinary challenges to settle in their new home. She inspires young girls not only in Canada but all around the world to dream bigger and reach higher. 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. She was also chosen as a one of the Most Successful Business Women to Watch in 2020 by Insight Success, as well as a 100 Best Companies in 2020 from Exeleon Magazine. She is president of the IWB Brampton Chapter. In his early career, Badawy became a leader in video technology and is now at the helm of several technology-based companies in video analysis. Non-profit senior manager; JEDI practitioner, City: Burnaby, BC July is officially Tibetan Heritage Month in Ontario as Karpoches Bill 131, Tibetan Heritage Month Act became law in 2020. Keshvari founded the BC Minorities for Film and TV Society in 2019, one of the first non-profit organizations in B.C. 2016), a grassroots organization inspired by the experiences of herself and the people around her battling loneliness. She was awarded with the J.F. Currently, she is pursuing a BSc. infringement suit from a New Jersey retail Allana has not only utilized her knowledge and skills in serving Canadian immigrant older adults, but has also taken this agenda forward through her research and service, to improve health outcomes for older adults from various ethnic minorities. She practises what she preaches, living with her husband and two children in a multi-family building in a transit-accessible area of Toronto, where the park is their backyard. Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Ruwanpura holds degrees from the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), Arizona State University and the University of Alberta. Shortly after arrival, he was faced with survival challenge as both his parents didnt speak English and couldnt get any jobs. Shes been recognized for her commitment to the community by the Mangalorean Association of Canada, Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre and Absolutely Fabulous Women. She has been awarded as one of Canadas Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award 2019 (Entrepreneur Category). Working hard helps understand the value of giving back. She has spearheaded large-scale global benefit concerts through utihp.ca raising tens of thousands of dollars for destitute children around the globe. Advincula is a social worker by profession and by heart. Retired research scientist, Canadian Wildlife Service. Recognizing the volatility of a He was interim vice-president research and innovation as well as inaugural deputy provost Markham of York University (2018-2020). At three, Akhavan wanted to be an astronaut as she watched Sally Ride aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. Triana was again recognized in 2013, this time by the Hispanic BusinessAlliance as one of the 10 most influential Hispanics in Canada.. It grew into a national movement showing the world how much one person can accomplish fighting racism. would help with its introduction to Canadians and for Roots, it provided an At his direction, the CAO self-presented more than 150 concerts in Mississauga and all over Canada since 2015, including four editions of the CAOs self-organized annual Festival of Arabic Music and Arts. She has been recognized by the Premier of Ontario and Federal Members of Parliament in Canada for her volunteerism and work in the community. In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to enact an official policy of multiculturalism, showing how valued diversity is in Canadas political and social landscape. Apart from being a serial entrepreneur, Ramos is also a full-time dad and business coach to three well-rounded and energetic boys who are immersed in the world of service-centric business and sustainable technology. She now owns two highly respected retirement homes and an 80-unit apartment complex in southern Ontario employing more than 100 people. initial foray into a mass merchandising space and the opportunity to align 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 He has been a tutor/facilitator for HealthForceOntario IMG study groups, healthcare panelist and a Successful IEP panelist at the National IEP Conferences, keynote speaker at the Bridges Collaborative Forum, for Ontarios newcomer service organizations and have addressed many IMG forums. at the forefront of Rootss brand strategy, having joined Searchlight founding In Canada, he upgraded his skills to an MBA from the University of Fredericton, and is currently working in his profession as an account manager. among Canadians and Americans, including a growing list of celebrities. Professor of engineering and serial entrepreneur. Today, immigrants represent over 21 percent of the total Canadian population, one of the highest proportion among G8 countries. Through her work with DIVERSEcity and the Surrey LIP, she recently facilitated the development of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit for service providers to gain understanding on the specific mental health needs of newcomer populations. Surviving multiple surgeries, he woke from a coma with a broken spirit. Bhutila Karpoche is the member of Provincial Parliament for ParkdaleHigh Park. Having faced some challenges during settlement, he decided to help others who were facing similar issues and developed a passion to give back to his community. Hirani is recognized as one of 100 outstanding women nurse and midwife leaders from around the world by Women in Global Health in partnership with the World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, International Confederation of Midwives, United Nations Population Fund and Nursing Now. In 2015, Budman and Green sold a majority stake to Searchlight Capital Partners, though the founders remain prominent shareholders. In 1973, Boa completed the She then transitioned into leading digital transformation programs in mining, the topic of her Executive MBA project. He attributes successes in modernizing systems and building high- performing teams by leveraging diversity and inclusion, and imbedding core values throughout an organization. Games in Italy. He was the owner of Tophers NOFRILLS until he retired from the business this month. He has worked in various roles with General Electric Canada, Enbala Power and the Ontario Energy Board. than economics, Additionally, she works on research topics related to mental and sexual health, especially in contexts of immigrant, youth and BIPOC communities. Community, integrity, freedom, and being genuine are the values of our business and the compass that guides what we do every day. Her groundbreaking work at UofT founding and co-founding over 21 outreach programs in the GTA amplifying her visionary work of strengthening the pillars of diversity, inclusion, social justice and humanitarianism reaching out to underserved, underrepresented, vulnerable and racialized populations. Following the 1998 Games, Roots dressed Wangs volunteer and public and community contributions are manifested through his numerous leadership roles. Within only a few years of becoming an immigrant, Keshvaris filmshavewon more than 75 global awards and nominations, including Golden Sheaf awards and five Leo Award nominations. 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. My father had an exceptional work ethic and mother taught us our faith, manners and loving qualities. Singh is actively associated with various philanthropic endeavours. He completed his Fellowship in Endocrinology at Harbor UCLA/City of Hope in Los Angeles, CA. coast. After fleeing Syria to Lebanon, he and his family made their way to Canada in 2015. The following are other organizations Lee is involved in in various capacities: Lee has received a number of community awards for his contributions and volunteerism, including: A champion of multiculturalism indeed, for the last 10 years, Lee spearheaded and organized the Outstanding Asian Canadian Awards during the Asian Heritage Month. Her vision to raise the bar everyday has been recognized with numerous accolades, such as the Georgie Awards for Brand Identity and Best Advertising Campaign, and the prestigious HAVAN Award from the Homebuilders Association of Vancouver, for Best Marketing Campaign of The Year. Sanchari Sen Rai is an immigrant entrepreneur. manufactured in India, China, Peru and Italy. A flagbearer of immigrants cardiovascular health as well as seniors care, Allana has served the immigrant community at various levels, including through mentorship. Our open door policy allows all staff to address any concerns in an anonymous confidential manner. She has been the president of the LaPower Running Society since 2016, working with a board of seven members, over 30 volunteer leaders and over 2,000 members through out Greater Vancouver area. Pakistani-Canadian Mariam Bilgrami has worked in various fields from collecting and archiving oral history, cultural poverty alleviation and social justice advocacy, providing access to reproductive health in rural areas of Pakistan, pre-literacy programs for adults, to working with refugee families and their children in settlement, early childhood development and preschool orientation. He serves as a regular keynote speaker for high schools, universities and broader community-based organizations across the country and has most recently delivered his second TEDx talk. We acknowledge this reality and want to be a part of the solution. In 2021, she was awarded as one of the Most Influential Female Entrepreneurs by Woman Entrepreneur Magazine. settlement sector with immigrants, newcomers and refugees since she arrived in Canada. In 2015, her innovative project was shortlisted for the global QS Re-imagine Education 2015 award at Wharton Business School and received a special prize from the sponsors. "Roots Canada". Anaida Deti is a dental professional who has built an award-winning business model and now inspires and motivates other dental professionals and women entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. A self-professed nerd, he is a collector of movies, action figures and an avid replica prop builder, cosplayer and YouTuber. She was a visiting scholar and guest lecturer at leading universities around the world, including Harvard, Yale, Hamburg and Carleton University in Ottawa, and others. Roots of diversity. As a board member of the New Vista Society for more than 10 years (four as chair), he helped establish a strong partnership between New Vista and the Korean community, which led to Metro Vancouvers first culturally sensitive Korean care facility. Learn More The relationship between Roots and the Her husband and business partner, Shawn, patiently supports, encourages and contributes to the success of it all. Named a CPA Ontario Emerging Leader in 2020, a recipient of PwC Canadas CEO Award in 2014 and a two-time TEDx speaker, Fahad Meer has carved out a niche as a prominent voice and leader within the workplace and the community. His work contributed to the establishment of a Chinese-Canadian History Museum here in British Columbia. Tell Us Your Story Eva Li is the co-founder and chief product officer of ImmiSearch. Employee Referral 9%. She firmly believes that everyone has a right to a fulfilling life, and is uncompromising in her efforts to bring that message to life through her work in the community. Since immigrating from Tel Aviv, Israel to Toronto, Ontario, eight years ago, Blonder has become a licensed architect and a registered urban planner, and co-founded her business which has expanded into an influential seven-employee firm. His other documentary, the feature-length, A Will to Dream, was an official selection at the 2021 Los Angeles Independent Film Festival and won Asias Best Documentary Film at the All Asian Independent Film Festival that same year. In the community, Yu channelled his cultural fluency and created meaningful collaborations that enhance the quality of life for new Canadians. Founded in Toronto, Canada in 1973, and inspired by the nearby wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park, we inspire the world to experience everyday adventures with comfort and style. Li has over 20 years of experience in the technology and financial services industry where she held a number of senior positions including the chief financial officer at Wealthsimple and the vice president of finance and operations at Influitive. She is president of the board of directors of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peel-Halton, empowering and providing coping strategies and opportunities to women who are at risk, or in conflict with the law. Professor and vice-provost and associate vice-president Research (International), University of Calgary. Later that year, he led the creation of Rainbow Refuge, the first program of its kind in Alberta to support LGBTQ+ community members with immigration and settlement. She has raised mental health awareness in an annual Mothers Day campaign for the last three years. This year, the 8th Annual Earth Day conference will be virtual. She believes that We learn and grow by listening and connecting., Head coach, Canada Soccers Mens National Team. City: Montreal During 2004-2018, he was vice-president research of Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and Laurentian University in Sudbury consecutively. During the period of great uncertainty caused byCOVID, when many charitable foundations were experiencing disruption in their fundraising activities, as well as a sharp decline in donation revenue,Hungco-founded an ambitious project called PIXEL Moments. Loizza Aquino is an 18-year-old social justice activist. His eldest son, Rome, won the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2019 for his Near-Earth Object (NEO) detection technology prototype and is continuously participating in hackathons and business competitions in Ontario. IRIS was also awarded the Smart 50 Awards, in partnership with Smart Cities Connect recognizing IRIS Smart Cities project in Ontario and its transformational impact. Applied online 40%. Recently, she was invited to be a part of the Reference Group at PMNCH for Adolescent Well-Being in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). He is the first racialized minority to have ever held the position of chair of this department, which was founded in 1972. Aquino has worked alongside a branch of the Government of Manitoba on several projects. Her research focuses on business leadership, diversity, inclusion and the future of leadership. In 2021, she launched the Immigrants Developing Entrepreneurs Academy (IDEA) an online platform designed to educate and connect newcomers to the Canadian business ecosystem. in psychology with a double minor in health geography and international development studies at McGill University. paid was undisclosed. As the company was founded on a His future seemed uncertain, and his dreams were shattered. Christopher San Juan immigrated to Canada in 2005 and landed his first job as a full-time night cleaner in Walmart and a part-time stocker in Extra Foods. She has left a lasting legacy where she has made a difference in the lives of the people she has touched. A longtime community activist, Alghabra is passionate about his involvement with local organizations. also ran an international ad campaign in early 2016, celebrating its 20th Her professional practice combines the disciplines of architecture, urban planning and urban design to bring a deeper, more realistic understanding of how cities can address housing affordability and champion inclusive neighbourhoods with more equitable access to housing. Shortly after, he volunteered as an Arabic translator with Edmonton Public Library. For Target, it Recognition statement in May 2021 in the Canadian Parliament Senate as one of the outstanding Asian Canadians who has contributed toward the promotion of peace and multiculturalism in Canada, Deeds Speak award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the diverse community in GTA presented by the York Regional Police, May 2021, 5.Outstanding Asian Canadian Award in recognition of his exemplary contribution to Canadian community, presented by the Canadian Multicultural Council-Asians in Ontario (CMC), 4 Ways Test award for being a role model in the business community, presented by the Rotary Club of York. 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. Recipient of the York Universitys highest teaching award, the Presidents University-Wide Teaching Award for the senior full-time faculty category, Patrick Alcedo is a dance researcher, a specialist on Philippine traditional dances and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Advincula loves to connect and learn from everyone from all walks oflife. He has worked in remote and vulnerable communities, including the urban poor in Bangladesh and Indigenous communities in Canada, focusing on water issues. She is the vice-chair of the Coalition of Filipino Canadians for Stronger Families, member of PHCM, and co- founder of Filipino Womens Initiative. Roots Corporation (better known as Roots or Roots Canada) is a publicly traded retail clothing business. Singh has presented at numerous national and international conferences and has been recognized for her leadership with the Tom Miller Human Rights Award (2021), a finalist for the Rose Schwartz Business Woman of the Year from the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce (2021) and various academic accolades. Known as The Gentle Force, Ariff offers transformative education to people feeling stuck in their lives. 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. Through the Immigrant Services Society of BC, Spillane has mentored immigrant entrepreneurs and volunteered to speak at seminars. With a leading researcher guiding the company, Smart Camera Technologies Inc. has become a leader in video analytics and surveillance. Sanyal currently acts as the strategic partnership and project manager at the Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan (USask). Keshvari is also a published poet and professional surreal painter, and his paintings on climate change have been exhibited at the 100th anniversary of theGroup of Seven exhibition as well as David Suzukis Crisis exhibition. Copyright 2022 Metroland Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. 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. Currently shes the senior editor at Liisbeth, an online magazine for enterprising feminists looking to connect, grow and flourish. 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. 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. Named one of the 10 most influential Francophones in Canada by Francophone media in January 2022, Roda Muse proudly serves as Secretary-General of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) where she is actively in charge of implementing the UNESCOs priorities in Canada. He also leads the Atlantic Canada chapter of the BlackBoysCode, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the future of young Black boys through computer science and technology. Ambassador for Peace Award 2020 presented by the Universal Peace Federation in recognition of his effort to promote the ideal of peace through racial, national and religious understanding and cooperation. Ultimately, PIXEL Moments raised almost $300,000 in total for the St. Pauls Foundation and its mental health department. Does there seem to be diversity at Roots Canada? In her personal life, Singh is an avid golfer and traveller. Akhavan holds a B.Eng. He is a strong advocate of empowering patients to care for their health and is passionate about public health education. Although his interest lies in strategy and transformation, his passion is found in mentoring, coaching and inspiring young professionals in the firm to become future business leaders. She has volunteered with the board of directors at Calgary Immigrant Womens Association for the past three years, most recently serving as the chair of its Finance Committee. Meer is a Director within PwCs National Strategy and Operations team, where he helps develop and manage the firms transformational initiatives. swot analysisroots canada ltd. strengths: - founding (canadian heritage) o founding by michael budman & don green, met at summer camp in algonquin. She is also on the Board of Advisors for the Entrepreneurship and Leadership Learning Alliance (ELLA at York University), Fund Director at the Creative Hub 1352 and is the Co-Chair the Canadian Chapter of ChIPs, a global organization that supports women in intellectual property and technology. Tamber holds a computer engineering degree from Schulich School of Engineering with 15+ years of industry experience. Srividya Iyer is an international leader in youth mental health. A diverse working environment welcomes hiring diversity, and logically when you are more open to more candidates regardless of their diversity, you have more choices. 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. In October 2019, he was called to serve as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Culture Industries, helping to support this hard-hit industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. Roots Canada community Diversity, Equality, Equity & Inclusion begins with acknowledging that disparities do exist. the years, Rootss celebrity marketing strategy has continued. Initially working in finance, he became frustrated after the global financial crisis and wanted to do something more meaningful. children. While leading her teams, she has launched six brand-new products. small leather goods and shoes. Country of origin: India. She has received various awards for her work, such as the Scarlet Key Society and CAMIMHs Champion of Mental Health Award. 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