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It was always Canada

It was always Canada Nurse Adenike’s Journey Home to Manitoba Growing up in Nigeria, Adenike Adefila never imagined nursing as part of her future. That changed during her final year of high school, when her mother became ill. Adenike spent nearly a month at her bedside in the hospital; a time that would shape the course of her life. “It ...
Ivy Garcia

Ivy’s Story

Ivy's Story Ivy Garcia has been hard at work. A student in Manitoba’s first class of operating room assistants (ORAs), Garcia and 29 peers at facilities across the province have spent the past 12 weeks blazing a new trail, participating in a demanding combination of online and skills lab activities that have prepared them for their new roles in surgical, ...
Jenny Neil

Jenny and Neil’s Story

Jenny and Neil's Story Neither of us expected that a short contract in the Canadian prairies would lead to a life and family in a small Manitoba community. It was the warmth of the community that first caught our attention. We had a local nurse colleague who had become a close friend to both of us during our time here ...
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Joel’s Story

Joel's Story Canada wasn't our first thought, but we kept hearing from friends about the opportunities and the lifestyle. I wrote my International Educated Nurse (IEN) application and the possibilities of a life in Canada became much more real. Moving to a new country wasn't easy, but we learned so much about the family benefits, affordability and diverse communities in ...
Manitoba is Hiring - Laura's Testimonial

Laura’s Story

Laura's Story My Manitoba journey has been an adventure from the start. I’ve seen so much of the province already, taking advantage of how easy it is to get around and making every effort to get to know my new home. From day one, I’ve taken opportunities to explore. When I first moved to Winnipeg from Toronto, I opted for ...