NELMH - Newcomer & Ethnocultural-led Mental Health Framework

01/23/2026

“Receiving the PRIME X Community Grant is a tremendous opportunity for the Mental Health sector table of Immigration Partnership Winnipeg. This funding not only provides essential resources to conduct community-engaged research on su***de and suicidal ideation within newcomer families but also connects our work to a broader provincial initiative dedicated to empowering community-led solutions to family mental health needs.” ~ Kris Ontong, Project Manager for IPW's Mental Health sector table.

We're sharing our deep gratitude for RBC - BIG thank you for the transformative $250,000 gift towards PRIME X Community Grants!

PRIME X Community provides funding to community-based organizations in Manitoba that support youth and family mental health. The PRIME_Theme research theme at Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba has awarded these funds for the design and delivery of innovative mental health initiatives.

Congratulations to Pinaymootang Health Centre, Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba and Winnipeg, Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program, Resilia Community Wellness Centre, and Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba! Thank you for all the incredible work you do supporting mental health in our community.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/xM2150Y0OBE

01/12/2026

Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 21! For 16 years, Canadians have come together to make mental health a priority.

This year, Bell is investing $10 million in Canadian mental health initiatives, increasing its total support to $194 million since 2010.

Give mental health the moment it deserves. Join us on Bell Let's Talk Day in taking a moment for mental health. Learn more at bell.ca/letstalk

12/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our final meeting of the year for IPW’s Newcomer & Ethnocultural-led Mental Health Sector Table!
We welcomed new representatives, reflected on highlights from our recent Community Voices event, and shared exciting updates — including the approval of our upcoming community-based research project. We’re grateful for the valuable insights, updates, and collaboration shared by all our sector partners.

As we wrap up 2025, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your continued commitment to strengthening mental health supports for newcomer and ethnocultural communities in Winnipeg.

Wishing all our sector table members joyful holidays and a peaceful, fulfilling New Year. Looking forward to reconnecting in 2026! ❄️✨🎉

11/25/2025

As we look ahead to the final five weeks of 2025 while continuing to mark 40 years as a pan-Canadian voice for su***de prevention, the Canadian Association for Su***de Prevention (CASP) is encouraged by the growing interest in our recent programming:

✅ Our World Su***de Prevention Day (WSPD) webinar, “Life Promotion and Indigenous Knowledge: Changing Narratives on Su***de” saw record numbers with 1000+ registrations and 460+ attendees. We supplemented this webinar with a new WSPD Toolkit and several media interviews.

✅ The planting of our fourth Forest of Hope on WSPD in the Town of Stony Plain, Alberta helped raise awareness about su***de prevention and promote healing while contributing to a healthy and sustainable forest.

✅ The launch of our new “Focus on KTE” series saw excellent engagement; the release of the next edition is coming in early December and will feature the development of the Friends and Family of Individuals at Risk of Su***de Training (FIRST) program.

✅ Our International Day for People Impacted by Su***de Loss’s (IDPISL) webinar, “Supporting Youth Hearts”, explored a topic of great interest to parents and caregivers. We supplemented the webinar with a Resource List and a profile article featuring a person with lived and living experience of su***de loss.

A friendly reminder that CASP relies primarily on donations to make events and resources like these available. If you or someone you care about has benefited from our recent efforts, please consider making a donation to CASP today oo help sustain and grow our programming.

Your support helps us continue to offer opportunities that build awareness, connection, hope and healing among people with lived and living experiences of su***de and su***de loss across Canada. Together, we can make a difference. Donate today ❤️ ⬇️

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11/07/2025

The NELMH sector table of Immigration Partnership Winnipeg extends a sincere thank-you to everyone who joined our "Community Voices: Roots of Hope + NELMH" consultation yesterday. We are proud and grateful to have co-organized this event alongside our partners at Roots of Hope.

It was powerful to hear the perspectives of representatives from the city's diverse community sector and ethnocultural groups. The resulting discussion was notably insightful, highlighting the specific challenges our communities face regarding life promotion and su***de prevention programs.

11/03/2025

10/10/2025

As we observe World Mental Health Day this October 10, the sector table is pleased to share about Community Voices: Roots of Hope + NELMH, a vital community consultation dedicated to su***de prevention and life promotion.

This event aims to bring together community members, youth representatives, ethnocultural leaders, and mental health advocates to get their unique perspectives and insights to help strengthen our community's mental health.

This important discussion is hosted by Roots of Hope, in collaboration with Immigration Partnership Winnipeg's sector table on the Newcomer and Ethnocultural-led Mental Health Framework (NELMH).

Due to limited seating, interested participants are encouraged to secure their spot early by registering here: https://forms.gle/idouz8ZRtLY9pbnE8.

10/07/2025

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s reaffirm that:

💙 Kindness matters. A single act of understanding, listening, or caring can make a difference.

💙 Stigma harms. We must challenge misconceptions and speak openly about mental health.

💙 Access is essential. We need to strengthen pathways to culturally safe, accessible mental health supports in newcomer communities.

Let’s commit to being compassionate — to ourselves, our neighbours, and new Canadians. Let’s advocate (locally, provincially, federally) for improved funding, language-appropriate services, outreach in newcomer neighbourhoods, mental health education in settlement programs, and partnerships with community groups.

Together, we can help ensure that no newcomer struggles in silence. 💙

10/06/2025

A big thank-you to Dr. Verónica Loureiro-Rodríguez (center), Academic Director at the Centre for Social Science Research and Policy (University of Manitoba), for meeting with us virtually to chat more about our upcoming community-based research project!

NELMH Project Manager Kris Ontong and Amna Iqbal from Healthy Muslim Families joined the conversation on behalf of the sector table. It was a productive meeting filled with great insights and helpful resources shared all around.

10/06/2025

📣 Headline (The Hill Times): Trend of increasing mental health challenges requires much more funding, say health sector experts

"The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) reported in November 2024 that Canadians identified as having "poor" or "fair" mental health three times more often than before the COVID-19 pandemic (26 per cent in 2021 compared to 8.9 per cent in 2019), and that about 2.5 million Canadians said they weren’t getting adequate mental health care." For the full story, visit the website of The Hill Times.

photo of Health Min. Marjorie Michel c/o The Hill Times

10/03/2025

Manitoba’s health system has activated contingency plans following the national Canada Post strike (via Sharedhealthmb).

All mail-based communications, including appointment letters and patient supplies, are temporarily suspended. Patients will instead receive updates by phone, email, or text message (from a 431 number). No financial information will ever be requested by phone or email. Key materials, such as maps and appointment details, are now available online.

Clinics may experience higher call volumes, so patients are asked for patience and to contact their clinic directly for any concerns or changes.

👉 Read the full story at: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/news/

10/03/2025

Excited to share about this training series organized by our colleagues at Resilia Community Wellness Centre. Please circulate it with our colleagues in the sector.