[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#8c9299″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” custom_padding=”0px|0|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”MCC Harmony” subhead=”An inside look at the people, programs, and projects that make our community so welcoming.” text_orientation=”center” header_scroll_down=”on” scroll_down_icon_size=”34px” background_overlay_color=”rgba(83,90,128,0.3)” content_max_width=”90%” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”Noto Serif|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”87px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” subhead_text_align=”center” subhead_text_color=”#ffffff” subhead_font_size=”33px” subhead_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MulticulturalCouncil-WindsorEssexCounty-1.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”17px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff6b5a” button_one_border_width=”7px” button_one_border_color=”#ff6b5a” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_font=”Noto Sans|700||on|||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”110px||110px||true” custom_padding_tablet=”100px|||” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” child_filter_saturate=”101%” child_filter_brightness=”115%” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”top” animation_duration=”850ms” title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” subhead_font_size_tablet=”” subhead_font_size_phone=”20px” subhead_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” subhead_line_height_tablet=”” subhead_line_height_phone=”1.5em” subhead_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” title_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ title_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ subhead_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ subhead_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0.04em” subhead_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0.12em” subhead_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.07em” subhead_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ button_one_text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_border_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_border_radius_hover=”100px” button_one_bg_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_text_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_border_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_border_radius__hover=”100px” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_bg_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”100px|0px|100px|0px|true|false”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Journey-through-abstract-art2-scaled.jpg” url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Journey-through-abstract-art2-scaled.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”2px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
October 25<\/i>, 2023<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This summer, MCC was excited to partner with Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) Centre for Art & Wellness, hosting several sessions for our Women\u2019s Arts & Crafts Group. This dynamic group of women get together weekly to learn new crafts, share their talents and enjoy each other’s company as they settle in Windsor-Essex. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/journey-through-abstract-art-2\/” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Youth-Employment-Sep-2023-1-scaled.jpg” url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Youth-Employment-Sep-2023-1-scaled.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”2px|||||”]<\/p>\n September 29<\/i>, 2023<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This summer, MCC ran our IRCC Youth Employment Program to support young people in job preparation and job search. I was happy to join the team as facilitator and thoroughly enjoyed working with youth who were intent on improving their work prospects.\u00a0\u00a0The Youth Employment program has played a crucial role in assisting newcomers by providing a variety of valuable services, such as employment counselling and coaching, resume building, job search assistance, mock interviews, job related training, and a focus on understanding Canadian workplace culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEzNDAxIn19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IgniteAcademyBlog-scaled.jpg” url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IgniteAcademyBlog-scaled.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” custom_padding=”2px|||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEzMzI0In19@”]<\/p>\n August 16<\/i>, 2023<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The MCC and United Way Ignite Academy program collaborated to provide support and help students in Windsor and Essex County, succeed academically and personally.<\/p>\n The program started last year with a big success and continues to support students as a solution to many challenges students and their families are facing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEzMzI0In19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ambassador-natasha.jpg” url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ambassador-natasha.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” custom_padding=”2px|||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyOTI5In19@”]<\/p>\n October 11, 2022<\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n My experience as a Carrousel of the Nations Youth Ambassador was incredibly rewarding and truly an unforgettable learning experience. I am a lifelong Windsorite, so I always took the cultural diversity we have here in Windsor-Essex for granted. During my time as a Carrousel Youth Ambassador, I learned….<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyOTI5In19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ambassador-gab.jpg” url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ambassador-gab.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” custom_padding=”2px|||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyODIyIn19@”]<\/p>\n September 21, 2022<\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Growing up in Windsor, Ontario, I was always exposed to diversity. It wasn’t uncommon to share different cultural dishes in class with your peers, hear various languages or compare and contrast cultural customs. When living in a melting pot, it seems as though everyday different heritages are being celebrated, which is not only beautiful, but extremely important. However…<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyODIyIn19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ambassador-olivia.jpg” url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ambassador-olivia.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” custom_padding=”2px|||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyODk4In19@”]<\/p>\n July 13<\/i>, 2022\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n When I was a young girl, I felt much different from my friends. I thought it made me weird that my family spoke Polish and our go-to music genre to listen to was Disco Polo. I hated it, I thought that being different and unique was \u201clame\u201d and \u201cnot cool.\u201d It was not until I got older and got more involved with the community that I started to appreciate my heritage, and my interest of learning about others grew too. It all started when …<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyODIyIn19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lauren.jpg” url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lauren.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” custom_padding=”2px|||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyNzY0In19@”]<\/p>\n July 13<\/i>, 2022\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If I were to describe my experience as a Youth Ambassador at Carrousel of Nations 2022 in one word, it would have to be<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>unforgettable<\/em>. Even before the festival officially began, I was already aware that this was going to be a special and formative experience in my young life. This awareness inspired me to take detailed notes throughout both of my stints with the VIP entourage. During the second weekend of Carrousel…<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyNzY0In19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Teppermans.jpg” url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Teppermans.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” custom_padding=”2px|||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyNTcyIn19@”]<\/p>\n April 6<\/i>, 2022\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I<\/span>n 1920, my grandfather Nate Tepperman an immigrant arrived to Canada with nothing. There was no MCC back then, no language or settlement services, and no community connections. His drive, determination and values system was passed on to future generations helping us reach our company\u2019s 97<\/span>th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary this year. We have 6 Guiding Principle that steer us through life, 1 of them being about strengthening our communities.\u00a0 We believe we have a responsibility and obligation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyNTcyIn19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Misslie.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” custom_padding=”2px|||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyMzUwIn19@”]<\/p>\n January 10<\/i>, 2022\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span><\/span>MCC Harmony Through Education<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span> scholarship program creates opportunities, fosters aspirations, and expands potentials.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With the financial support of individual donors, the program supports the education efforts of newcomers in Windsor-Essex. Through this initiative, the MCC is able to contribute to covering the cost of education-related expenses.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyMzUwIn19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/nupur-jhankar-a-community-heritage\/”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Aruna-1-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”Arial||||||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyMTMzIn19@” inline_fonts=”Arial”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n October 28, 2021<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Windsor has known the Nupur Jhankar group of Indian dancers for the last 35 years. We are a fixture at the Carrousel of Nations every year and our friendships with all our communities have danced a life time. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n WE MISS ALL OF YOU! PERIOD!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/nupur-jhankar-a-community-heritage\/” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jordan-web.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” text_font=”Arial||||||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjExOTI4In19@” inline_fonts=”Arial”]<\/p>\n By: Jordan Ouellette<\/i><\/p>\n August 20, <\/i>2021<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n My name is Jordan. I’m a 20 year old living in the Drouillard Road area. I’m a brother to two siblings and six step siblings and they all look up to me. I have struggled throughout my childhood to get to where I am at today and it wasn’t easy to do but I continued to push down the broken path to come out the strongest I could be. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/jordan-ouellette-my-mcc-feature\/” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Serene5.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” border_width_all=”2px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”2px|||||”]<\/p>\n July 18<\/span><\/i>, 2021<\/p>\n <\/span>When home won\u2019t let you stay, <\/span> <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjExODQ2In19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BPM-Headshot-sm-2019.jpg” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjExNTA4In19@” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” border_width_all=”2px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” custom_padding=”2px|||||” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjExNTA4In19@”]<\/p>\n May 10<\/span><\/i>, 2021<\/p>\n <\/span>Barbara Peirce Marshall, Communications Manager at Enwin Utilities explains the company’s unique partnership with the MCC and how it is propelling Enwin toward a workplace that is diverse, modern and welcoming to all.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjExNTA4In19@” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/harmony-ribbon2017-1-167×300.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″]<\/p>\n March 30th<\/span><\/i>, 2021<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Pam Mady, Manger of Communications for the Multicultural Council spoke with Patty Handysides of AM800 about some of the challenges faced by non-profit organizations during COVID-19 as well as the MCC Harmony campaign undertaken by the Multicultural Council.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/non-profits-during-covid-19-radio-interview\/” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Warden-Square.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″]<\/p>\n By County of Essex Warden, Gary McNamara |\u00a0<\/span>April 3rd<\/span><\/i>, 2021<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Of all the events I attend in my capacity as Warden of Essex County, Carrousel of the Nations is easily one of the most rewarding, inspiring and educational. For more than four decades it has been a movable feast, celebrating the multitude of cultures that make Windsor-Essex so diverse and dynamic and allowing locals to travel the globe without ever leaving their region.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/?page_id=10944&et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-28-at-2.17.34-PM-e1612475517679.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″]<\/p>\n By City of Windsor Mayor, Drew Dilkens |\u00a0<\/span>March 22nd<\/span><\/i>, 2021<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n One of the great honours for me as Mayor is representing individuals and families from a wide range of cultures and nationalities. Windsor\u2019s close proximity to the United States, low cost of living, prosperous economy, abundant natural areas, warm weather and friendly residents have all combined to make it a destination…<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/mayor-drew-dilkens-mcc-blog\/” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/666DDF37-7778-481F-A5EF-5C05DD4C84BD-scaled-e1612481307136.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″]<\/p>\n By MCC Executive Director, Kathie Thomas<\/i>\u00a0<\/span>|\u00a0<\/span>March 22nd, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The mission of the Multicultural Council has always been to create a welcoming community, and one of our most treasured pursuits is to do so through community engagement. Working for and with residents and partners here in Windsor-Essex, and listening to and learning from their…<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”http:\/\/themcc.com\/kathie-thomas-mcc-blog\/” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#8c9299″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” custom_padding=”0px|0|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”MCC Harmony” subhead=”An inside look at the people, programs, and projects that make our community so welcoming.” text_orientation=”center” header_scroll_down=”on” scroll_down_icon_size=”34px” background_overlay_color=”rgba(83,90,128,0.3)” content_max_width=”90%” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”Noto Serif|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”87px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Noto Sans|700|||||||” subhead_text_align=”center” subhead_text_color=”#ffffff” subhead_font_size=”33px” subhead_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MulticulturalCouncil-WindsorEssexCounty-1.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”17px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff6b5a” […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","spay_email":""},"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P9CduM-2OT","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10843"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10843"}],"version-history":[{"count":64,"href":"https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13625,"href":"https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10843\/revisions\/13625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/themcc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Empowering Newcomer Youth to Achieve Their Employment Goals<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
From Beginnings to Brilliance – Nurturing Young Minds at the Ignite Academy After School Program<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Appreciating the uniqueness of this city\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ambassador Reflections<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
My Experience as a Youth Ambassador for the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County<\/strong>
<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\nAn Unforgettable Carrousel Experience!<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Diversity strengthens communities<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
MCC Harmony Through Education<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Nupur Jhankar: A Community Heritage<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n
My MCC Feature<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n
My brain is an immigrant – Sereine Elbalkhi<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
and you have to get away, <\/span>
it\u2019s something you thought you would never say!<\/span><\/p>\nA Community Partnership Equation:
Enwin + MCC = Strength Through Diversity<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\nNon-profits during COVID-19: AM800 Interview<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n
Essex County: Newcomers Enrich our Community<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n
Windsor: Our Diversity is Our Strength<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n
Hello, World!
Welcome to the Multicultural Council Blog<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n