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Empowering Muslim Communities

In a two-day visit organized by the U.S. Consulate, Tayyibah Taylor, founding editor-in-chief and publisher of Azizah magazine, spoke to audiences in London and Toronto regarding the identity and representation of Muslims in North America. Throughout her visits, Taylor stressed the importance of educating both Muslim and non-Muslim communities about the non-monolithic nature of the ... Read More»

U.S. Officers Decorated by Governor General

  On Tuesday, February 18th, 2014, His Excellency the Right Honorable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented 35 Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) to members of Canadian Armed Forces and allied forces, military servicemen and women whose specific achievements have brought honor to the Canadian Armed Forces and to Canada. Among the ... Read More»

Peace Bridge BTB Project

Leaders of various American and Canadian government and other agencies gathered at the Peace Bridge linking Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York, Monday morning for a snowy tour of phase two of a pilot project aimed at expediting the flow of legitimate trade and travel while ensuring border security and integrity. The project is ... Read More»

Tennessee Williams expert visits Winnipeg

U.S. Consulate Winnipeg was proud to partner with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre to bring renowned U.S. expert on Tennessee Williams, Dr. Robert Bray, to Winnipeg February 19-22. Dr. Bray’s visit coincided with RMTC’s production of Tennessee Williams’ classic play, The Glass Menagerie, which runs from February 13 – March 1. During his visit to ... Read More»