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Executive, Administrative and Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Shane Henderson

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Marchris Gladys

SENIOR MANAGER, INTEGRATED REFUGEE SERVICES

Emily Halldorson

MANAGER, CLIENT SERVICES
Felicien Rubayita

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026

CHAIR
Johan Maccès

VICE-CHAIR
Anton Safronov

PAST CHAIR
Bruce Waite

SECRETARY/TREASURER
Merdia Imame

DIRECTORS

Sharan Tappia

Arvind Pal Singh Matharu

Princess Ogeto

Marwa Suraj

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Knowledgeable and experienced staff, many of whom have a first-hand understanding of the refugee experience.
Numerous community volunteers
Legal volunteers

Languages

Services are provided in over 30 languages of origin.

Diversity

Staff team is made up of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Board of Directors is comprised of appointed representatives of diverse faith groups and community representation.

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Address: 521 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg,

MB R3A 0E4

Tel: (204) 977-1000

Fax: (204) 956-7548

Email: info@miic.ca

Office Hours: Monday to Friday,

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Land Acknowledgement

We at Welcome Place acknowledge that we are in Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

Statement on Racism

Welcome Place stands against racism, violence, and injustice toward Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). We are committed to confronting systemic racism within our organization and our community. We encourage active listening, learning, and collaboration rooted in respect and inclusion. Together, we strive for justice, equity, and cross-cultural understanding.

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