Barbara Dixon

Diversity & Immigrant Integration Pioneer: Culture & Canadian Workplace Diversity Trainer, Consultant, Curriculum Designer & Global Citizen

[Asra Nomani @AsraNomani]

At an anti-Israel, anti-Jew protest in DC some days ago, I stood at a table run by socialists, and a young man said, “I like your hoodie.”

I froze.

He was the first in the crowd of about 200,000 to spot the familiar green and yellow of my Israeli Defense Forces hoodie. As a Muslim feminist, I wore it as a symbol of my recognition of the state of Israel and her people and their right to exist and live in peace.

He asked if he could interview me. I wondered if I should. I didn’t know him: @KoshaDillz. Was it a setup? I extended to him trust and voila! This surprising interview.

We found kinship and that is what can happen when we take risks!

In the few days since KoshaDillz posted his video, I have gotten hundreds of messages of gratitude from new Jewish friends, telling me that my witness was a balm to the soul wounded. It started by taking a risk, and with that, friendship was born. Here is to many more collaborations, starting with this one “a Muslim and a Jew meet off Pennsylvania Avenue….” Enjoy Dr. @yudapearl 🫶🏽

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

Thank you #Premier #WabKinew for moving #Manitoba towards #reconciliation. #mbpoli

[Leadnow @leadnowca]

Everyone deserves safe, welcoming, and inclusive communities, schools, and access to health care.

For additional resources read this powerful blog post written by our teammate Peter Rose ➡️ https://t.co/A8YvAS0KkY #NoSpaceForHate #ProtectTransKids 10/10

[Unlearn16 @unlearn16tweet]

Education is about including more voices and empowering students. Limiting the curriculum to YOUR views is about indoctrination and is abuse. #1MillionMarch4Chidren

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

So tired of #RedRiverCollege not knowing it’s history around diversity. Today’s #Sikh #turban event did not start in 2014. It started in the early 2000s. If one does not know it’s #history one never moves forward. #CBC Manitoba #RRC

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

Why is it that very costly #diabetic #medication is covered in Ontario and now BC but not in other provinces, particularly #Manitoba which has highest rate of #diabetes. #healthcare #inequity #HeatherStephanson #AudreyGordon https://t.co/Od4ADxm2Jr

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

@HStefansonMB @PCcaucus Who advises you? This is exclusive of all the many people in #Manitoba who celebrate other #holidays.

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

I@port any changes coming to #Canadian #immigration. #Canada to target #occupations in Express Entry draws starting in 2023 https://t.co/vHoI5JPcwU #cdnimm

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

'It is your new normal': #Canada's #aging #workforce root of national #labour #shortage. #immigration is key. https://t.co/x5ZHXAXg1d

[Sean Fraser @SeanFraserMP]

Canada is expanding work permits for family members! Starting in 2023, spouses and children of a principal applicant will be eligible to work in Canada.
https://t.co/einP1Op4RC

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

Wasted #immigrant #talent embarrassing to #Canada #cdnimm #cdnpoli https://t.co/eVTBA6gFY9

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

New approach to #immigration to #Canada coming in 2023 #cdnimm https://t.co/9yFBDnVld2

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

Top #jobs in high demand in #Canada #cdnimm #work https://t.co/40GQht1bci

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

#Population share of #immigrants, permanent residents hits 23% record: census #cdnimm #diversity #canada https://t.co/J9xkqlKtN6

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

@Dr_KThompson You took care of my husband when you were a resident. I don’t remember any of the other doctors. You were kind, respectful, nonjudgmental and caring. The system is now a mess and it must be extremely difficult. I hope you can hang in as we need doctors like you.

[CanadaVisa @canadavisa_com]

The traits of Canada’s most successful immigrants—Study
#cdnimm #immigration #canada #ircc #canadavisa #cicnews
https://t.co/JR2FEHyCBT

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

@cmckenney We need to deal with addictions and the trauma behind them in order to end homelessness.

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

@MBGov What about seniors on fixed income?

[Barbara Dixon @diversityeraa]

@LloydLongfield @davidakin Happy Birthday Lloyd! Enjoy your weekend home with family!

[Planning for Canada / Planifier pour le Canada @Planning4Canada]

When you attend our pre-arrival sessions, you will have a better understanding of what to expect as a newcomer in Canada!

“PfC is your guidebook for your new home.”