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Stay updated with the latest news surrounding Umoja! Dive into various articles where Umoja’s community members shine, making waves across various platforms with groundbreaking community impact and collaborations!

Meet the 10 young photographers behind a new CBC photo installation

CBC News. (2023, March 17). Where I belong: Ten photographers share what belonging means to them in this photo project. CBC News.

Where I belong — a youth community photo project by CBC Calgary

CBC News. (2023, February 28). Where I Belong: Community photo project showcases Calgary photographers’ perspectives on belonging. CBC News.

Providing newcomers with culturally appropriate food not easy, says Calgary organization

Zapata, K. (2021, December 14). *Providing newcomers with culturally appropriate food not easy, says Calgary organization*. CBC News.

How Calgary Charities and Non-Profits are Adapting to Survive the Pandemic

Chorney-Booth, E. (2020, December 6). How Calgary charities and non-profits are adapting to survive the pandemic. Avenue Calgary.

Calgary Cares: Soccer Without Boundaries takes on new challenge during COVID-19 crisis

Global News. (2020, April 9). Calgary Cares: Soccer Without Boundaries takes on new challenge during COVID-19 crisis. Global News.

'You don't need to speak English to play soccer': Calgary camp embraces cultural differences

Valleau, N. (2019, August 20). ‘You don’t need to speak English to play soccer’: Calgary camp embraces cultural differences. CBC News.

Stampede honours oustanding Calgarians at 2018 Western Legacy Awards

Small, K. (2018, November 20). Stampede honours outstanding Calgarians at 2018 Western Legacy Awards. Global News.

Compelling Calgarian: Jean Claude Munyezamu

Mingo, R. (2018, January 2). Compelling Calgarian: Jean Claude Munyezamu. Calgary Herald.

He escaped genocide in Rwanda. Now he brings Calgary kids together through soccer.

CBC/Radio-Canada. (n.d.). He escaped genocide in Rwanda. Now he brings Calgary kids together through soccer. CBC News.

Fortney: Vital signs takes pulse of city in challenging times

Fortney, V. (2016, October 5). Fortney: Vital Signs takes pulse of city in challenging times. Edmonton Journal.

Calgary Police kick off match against kids from Soccer Without Boundaries

Lo, T. (2016, August 12). Calgary Police kick off match against kids from Soccer Without Boundaries. CBC News.

Awards

Here is a partial list of awards won by Umoja Community Mosaic, Soccer Without Boundaries and our founder, Jean Claude Munyezamu:

2012 The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
2018 Calgary Stampede’s Western Legacy Award for Innovation
2018 Calgary Herald’s One of Twenty Compelling Calgarians
2020 Glenbrook Community Association Partnership Award
2021 Government of Alberta Community Justice Award for Leadership
2021 The Lieutenant Governor’s Group Spirit of Community Leadership Award
2021 Calgary Black Achievement Award for Community Service
2022 CUSA’s John Buckler Award
2022 Volkswagen FC Game Changer Award
2022 Immigrants of Distinction Award for Community Development Through Sport

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