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Brother Bridge

Akram and Abdalla’s Story

How Akram and Abdalla Built a New Life and Career in The Pas, Manitoba: When Akram and Abdalla Farwana stepped off the escalator at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, they were met with a moment they’ll never forget – a warm welcome to Canada from a member of Manitoba’s Recruitment and Retention Office (HCRRO) team. “Meeting us at the airport made ...
Chao

Chao’s Story

Chao's Story I was still pretty new to nursing when I learned about Manitoba’s Travel Nursing Team. As a graduate, I was looking for opportunities that offered flexibility; but I also wanted to try different work environments before deciding where I ultimately wanted to grow my career. I started working at Health Sciences Centre (HSC), the largest hospital in Manitoba ...
Dr. Jesse Krikorian at airport

Choosing Purpose in Manitoba, Canada

Choosing Purpose in Manitoba, Canada With Dr. Jesse Krikorian When Dr. Jesse Krikorian arrived in Winnipeg this summer, it was more than a career move, it was a decision to step into the kind of medicine he felt called to practice. “This is a purpose-driven career for me. I wanted to provide as much benefit as I can to the ...
Danielle Hockey

Danielle’s Story

Danielle's Story I knew I wanted to help people. Becoming a paramedic was a natural fit, I love knowing that I can make someone’s bad day better by showing up for them. It was my husband’s job that brought us to Manitoba, and when we arrived, I discovered that there were opportunities here to build on my skills as a ...
Shelby And Emily

From Minnesota to Manitoba

From Minnesota to Manitoba with Emily, Registered Nurse When registered nurse Emily packed up her life in Minnesota to move to Manitoba, she was doing more than crossing a border — she was stepping into a new chapter. “I fell in love with a Canadian,” she laughed. “My reason for moving north wasn’t nursing-related at first, but it feels like ...
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