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March 21st marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. At IRCOM, we are committed to fostering a community where diversity is celebrated, and discrimination has no place. Join us as we stand together to promote understanding, equality, and respect for all. Let’s work towards a future where every voice is heard, and every person is valued.
#IRCOM #EqualityForAll #notoracialdiscrimination
Congratulations to Ahmed and Fadumo, former IRCOM tenants, who just received their keys to their new house from Habitat for Humanity!  We were excited to celebrate this achievement with their family.  Thank you to Habitat for Humanity for making such incredible opportunities available to our community!

@habitatforhumanitymb
Spa Day vibes were in full swing! Relaxation, pampering, and good times all around. Who said working day couldn’t be this cozy and fun? 

#IRCOMSpaDay #PajamaParty #SelfCareSundayEveryday”
Ramadan Kareem to all our Muslim brothers and sisters from IRCOM! May this holy month bring you peace, blessings, and spiritual growth. As you fast and reflect, may your hearts be filled with compassion, generosity, and gratitude. Wishing our families  Peace and Harmony during the holy month of Ramadan. #RamadanMubarak #IRCOM #Blessings #unity
March is a month of empowerment and celebration! Today, on International Women’s Day, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world. At IRCOM, we stand with women, supporting their rights, amplifying their voices, and working towards a future of equality and opportunity for all. Here’s to the remarkable women in our lives and communities! Happy International Women’s Day! 💪🌟 #InternationalWomensDay #IRCOM #EqualityForAll
March 1st marks Zero Discrimination Day, a day to stand together against prejudice and promote inclusivity. At IRCOM, we are committed to fostering a community where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated with dignity. Join us in spreading kindness, understanding, and acceptance. Together, we can create a world free from discrimination. #ZeroDiscrimination #IRCOM #inclusionmatters
In honour of Black History Month last week at IRCOM, we would like to introduce you to George Ivan Henry Atwell. 

He was born in Winnipeg on August 14, 1959, and was the son of Gerry Atwell (1925-2017) and Frances Helen Brown (1923-2015). 

 

Gerry Atwell was the student council president in his last year at high school in St. Norbert. He was also active in the Navy League and Sea Cadets, playing trumpet in their marching bands. He was widely known for his on-stage performances as a keyboard player and vocalist with bands such as Eagle and Hawk, Ministers of Cool, Rockalypso, the Boogie Nights band, and Voice of Boom. In 2002, he won a Juno Award with Eagle and Hawk.

 

Gerry Atwell served as the President and Artistic Director of the St. Norbert Arts Centre. He was also a Musical Director for Sarasvati Theatre and Rainbow Stage. Moreover, he was a writer for theatre, television, radio, and film, with such works as The Hands of Ida (1995), Soul on Ice (1996), The Last Stop (2001-2002), Life of the Party (2002), Barbara James (2003), Hotel Babylon (2005), New Beginnings (2018), and the CBC radio drama Soul Games. 

Unfortunately, Gerry Atwell died of a heart attack in Winnipeg on November 23, 2019. However, his legacy lives on through the Gerry Atwell Memorial Mentorship Fund.

This article came from Gordon Goldsborough at Manitoba Historical Society https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/atwell_g.shtml