A Message from the Women's Empowerment Network

Kerri Lambie Project Coordinator • April 14, 2022

MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & Families would like to make an acknowledgement!

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MIAG would like to celebrate the completion of the Women’s Empowerment Network Program on March 31^st, 2022, and its goal of providing educational and skill building sessions to Mississauga's resident women. By financially supporting this program the Community Foundation of Mississauga helped women across Mississauga to enhance their learning of different essential life skills, how to be involved - especially during the pandemic and times of isolation, and how to expand their support network.

Thank you, Community Foundation of Mississauga, and Pendle Fund; MIAG appreciates your support.

The Women’s Empowerment Network program ran for 35 sessions on Fridays via Zoom from 10 am to 12 pm. The program was composed of two components, which supported physical movement and provided education to participants on a wide range of topics, some of which included:

Everything Technology

Employment and Skill-building

Self Empowerment

Creativity & Self Expression

Financial Literacy for Women

Women’s Health and Nutrition

Personal Safety

The Art of Storytelling

Health, Wellness & Clean Beauty

The Women’s Empowerment Network program welcomed professionals from various organizations and industries to facilitate sessions using their expertise on specific capacity and skill building topics. Through this program also a Facebook Group was created to encouraged participants to share their accomplishments and to remain in contact.

“MIAG is a place for me of learning, teaching and acceptance. The staff are respectful. I have already learnt a great deal from the Women Empowerment Network sessions. After only two classes l am getting confident and acquiring knowledge on Zoom. Another confidence booster was the personality colour test, it makes one accept who we are with pride. I recommend this program to others. These classes are essential for everyone. It gets us together; its a learning experience and we also get to meet new people. The facilitator is patient, respectful and always follows up with any questions. Thank you so much.” Participant Ann G.

About MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & Families

MIAG is a non-profit charitable community organization who strives to address community needs and to ensure the active participation of diverse communities including women, men, seniors, children, youth, and families. MIAG has embraced capacity building approaches to enhance community development. It actively integrates creative responses to existing and emerging ethno-cultural communities’ needs by applying effective outreach, leadership training and skills development programs.

For additional information regarding this program or any other services offered at MIAG please refer to our website www.miag.ca, call our office to speak to a representative from the organization directly at 905 270 6252 or email our main office at info@miag.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Countering Hate: Building Safer and More Inclusive Communities

October 7, 2026

Creating safer and more inclusive communities requires ongoing education, collaboration, and a shared commitment to addressing hate in all its forms. At MIAG, we recognize the importance of bringing community organizations, service providers, law enforcement, and residents together to strengthen awareness and create meaningful strategies to counter hate. As part of this commitment, MIAG has been involved with the Countering Hate Committee, a collaborative initiative that brings together community partners to raise awareness about hate incidents and crimes and explore ways to build safer, more welcoming communities. Through this work, one of our staff members, Solinas Elgamal has attended several Countering Hate Committee symposiums, which have provided opportunities to learn from Regional Peel Police, community leaders, professionals, and partners working together to combat hate and discrimination. These symposiums have also created space for meaningful conversations about recognizing hate, responding safely, supporting those affected, and strengthening community connections. As part of MIAG's broader community education efforts, Solinas has also delivered workshops focused on combating hate crimes and increasing awareness of how individuals and communities can respond to hate. These workshops provide participants with practical knowledge about recognizing hate incidents, understanding the impact of hate on individuals and communities, and identifying ways to promote inclusion and safety. Education is an important part of prevention. When community members are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to recognize harmful behaviours, challenge discrimination, support those affected, and connect people with appropriate resources, they can become active contributors to safer communities. The Countering Hate Committee also reinforces the importance of collaboration. Addressing hate cannot be the responsibility of one organization or sector alone. It requires community members, organizations, institutions, and service providers to work together, share knowledge, and create spaces where everyone feels respected and included. MIAG is proud to contribute to these conversations and community initiatives. Through workshops, symposiums, partnerships, and ongoing community engagement, we continue to support efforts that promote understanding, inclusion, and collective responsibility. Building communities free from hate is an ongoing process. It begins with awareness, but it grows through education, meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and action.

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$100,000 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government supports the community services program in the Cooksville & East Mississauga

August 27, 2026

MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & Families received a $100,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed grant to support the Second Brother & Sister Program in Mississauga.