I am so grateful to everyone in Fort Richmond who placed their trust in me and our
@mbndp
team.
I promise I will work hard for our community, and I will be a voice in the legislature you can be proud of
Let's keep going!
I am saddened to announce that in Monday’s meeting the WSD Board voted to censure me due to my tweeting about teachers.
I am proud of my support for teachers, and as an elected trustee I believe in transparency &accountability to our teachers, staff, parents, and school community
The Winnipeg School Division Board of Trustees has unanimously agreed to make mask mandatory for all students, staff and visitors in schools for the 2021/22 school year.
As of today, the Minister of Education hasn’t responded to the WSD Board’s request to make masks mandatory.
I won’t be able to use my trustee email until June 30. As your friend, neighbour, fellow parent, and fellow community member, you can reach me through FB, Twitter, Instagram.
Here are a few personal thoughts.
Winnipeg’s Chinese community organized the first ever rally to oppose discrimination against Asian community and gender stereotypes imposed on Asian women.
Hundreds of cars joined the rally. 1/2
#StopAsianHate
The Winnipeg School Division Board of Trustees has agreed to make vaccines mandatory for all staff, visitors, and eligible students who attend the WSD buildings.
People may apply for exemptions for medical and religious reasons.
Happy to share that Winnipeg's Cecil Rhodes School will be renamed Keewatin Prairie Community School!
A name the students will surely take pride in. 1/2
Excited to be nominated as the
@mbndp
candidate for
#FortRichmond
!
I am ready to start this important work. So thankful for
@WabKinew
and so many others’ support. 🥰
NDP nominate school trustee Jennifer Chen to carry banner in Fort Richmond
Congratulations Jennifer!!! You will do great for the people of Fort Richmond
I've read over 60 emails and letters from WSD teachers, I had tears in my eyes.
Teachers are telling their long-time feelings from their heart. They love WSD, they hope WSD is a division that inspires, is pro-active, and supports teachers. 1/2
[👏First Pop Up Clinic for South End Winnipeg👏]
Moderna vaccine. 18+
We encourage you to register in advance in order to reserve a spot👇:
Limited quantity. Get there early❗️
#COVID19Vaccine
I’m deeply disappointed that the PC government doesn’t recognize the unique needs of the inner-city community that I represent.
Diverse voices are going to be left out of our education system, and our community and our children are going to suffer.
#mbpoli
Teachers want trustees to show leadership. As a school trustee, I'm elected by the ppl in the community to serve the best interests of our schools, and that includes supporting our educators. Elected school trustees should not be afraid of speaking up and standing up for the ppl.
[Fwd] Migrante Manitoba Media Release
Maple Leaf Brandon workers demand a 2-week shutdown, COVID-19 testing,
job security and wage protection.
In an open letter released today, workers expressed their anger, frustrations and demands to their management and the government.
Calling the PCs government to make N95 masks and rapid tests available for schools and provide more funding for ventilation filtration.
#mbpoli
@SafeSeptemberMB
@KarnLuanne
Protesters demand free masks for Manitobans - via
@winnipegnews
Thanks to everyone who helped support the renaming of Cecil Rhodes School!
This has been a long multi-movement campaign starting with anti-Apartheid activists, reenforced during Truth & Reconciliation, and finalized with Black Lives Matter.
I’m proud to help get it done! ✊
I want to live in a city without racism.
March 21-27 will be
@cityofwinnipeg
’s Anti-Racism Week.
Get a free lawn sign and say NO to racism!
#EndRacism
In Monday’s WInnipeg School Division meeting, I spoke in support of the removal of the police officers from schools. We may face a financial challenge in the coming year. In previous tough budget years, the WSD Board has had to make difficult choices, 1/3
As an alumna, I am supporting
@UMFA_FAUM
and supporting a fair deal for UM faculty members. The university administration needs to invest in faculty and students.
#umfa2021
When teachers & educators say a resource is important to them, we need to listen.
I’m standing with
@mbteachers
to keep the Curriculum Support Centre open.
#kidsnotcuts
#mbpoli
Press release-
Today is the seventh day after Atlanta shooting. According to Chinese tradition, the seventh day after death is the most important time for praying and mourning.🕯
We will show the community that Asian women are not silent, and that we will be heard.
It's been such an incredible campaign in Fort Richmond!
The spirit and excitement has been called "Chenergy" by some of our volunteers ❤️
Tomorrow is Election Day.
Let's make life better together!
Re: Atlanta shootings - 8 people, including 6 Asian women dead
Today is a sad day.
And I felt scared. 😔
The incident is rooted in a history of misogyny and stereotypes that are too familiar for us.
Asian women are vulnerable to violence. And they are often silenced.
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I feel truly honoured to be a part of such an amazing team. Congratulations, Premier, I look forward to working together, to make life better for all Manitobans. 🧡
Today, we were sworn in as your new Manitoba Government.
As your new government, we will put you first and make this a province you are proud of. I will be a leader for all of us in Manitoba.
Miigwech, merci, and thank you for putting your trust in us.
This Saturday March 27, Winnipeg’s Chinese community is organizing
#StopAsianHate
vehicle rally.
We mourn the victims of the Atlanta shooting in the US, oppose racial discrimination against Asian community, oppose sexism and gender stereotypes that are imposed on Asian women.
Great time canvassing with Uzoma Asagwara, MLA for Union Station, and school trustee Jennifer Chen! Thanks so much for your support of our campaign.
#CommunityAtTheCentre
#WinnipegCentre
❗️Individuals who do not have a Manitoba health card can now request a Manitoba immunization card❗️
Thanks to all the efforts in advocating for this. This wouldn't have happened without the advocacy of 36 newcomer groups who signed a letter and raised the issue with the province.
We’re here! Snacks and swag bags for everyone. 🤗
[Pop Up Clinic for South End Winnipeg]
🗓July 5 & July 9, 9:15 am - 3:45 pm
📌1885 Chancellor Dr.
🤗Everyone 18+ is welcome. Moderna vaccine.
#COVID19Vaccine
It is my greatest honour to represent Fort Richmond in the Manitoba Legislative Building. Today we elected Tom Lindsay as the speaker of the 43rd legislature. I’m excited to get to work to make life better for all of us.
#mbpoli
I spoke on CTV tonight that race data needs to be used to ensure all communities have equal access to health supports, and the provincial government needs to break down barriers for marginalized communities to get vaccinated.
#mbpoli
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I'm excited to have been appointed to Treasury Board.
Looking forward to working in this important role along with Minister of Finance
@AdrienLouisSala
, Minister of Health
@UAsagwara
, Minister of Economic Development
@jmoses6
, and my colleague
@MlaSandhu
.
Had a great walking with musicians and marching band in Wolseley this evening.
Door to door against
#Bill64
which will take away
#LocalVoicesLocalChoices
and diverse representation.
#RedForEdMB
First pop-up clinic for south end Winnipeg completed successfully today! All 300 doses were given.
Huge thanks to our 10 volunteers from Women of Colour Community Leadership Initiative who worked hard with big hearts in helping people.
Big thanks to
@swcc_wpg
!
#COVID19Vaccine
Voted at advance poll this evening. 🗳
#Elxn44
Coming from a country that doesn’t have democratic elections, I am proud to participate in democracy here in Canada my home. 🥰
My deepest thanks to Eishia Hudson’s parents. ❤️
Thank you for sending a very powerful letter to the Winnipeg School Division Board and expressing your feelings about the SRO program.
I’m with you. I will not forget.
@PFSWpg
@WpgPoliceHarm
@justice4eishia
Yesterday I was sworn in as the MLA for Fort Richmond. Thank you to all the volunteers, supporters, friends and family members who got me to where I am today. I’m excited to get to work serving Fort Richmond!
#mbpoli
Today is my last day as Winnipeg School Division Trustee.
I worked hard every day to represent the community and made myself accessible to everyone. I faced many challenges but I am so grateful for all the support I received.
Here are some (but not all) highlights:
#wpgpoli
#wpg22
I choose to challenge the patriarchal system that excludes visible minority women’s voices and undervalues women and youth of colour.
#ChooseToChallenge
#IWD2021
[COVID Vaccine Pop Up Clinic for South End Winnipeg]
Happy to organize a pop up clinic for Southdale community at Southdale Community Centre.
Many Pfizer doses were given to youth. Thanks to
#ProtectMB
Incentive Grant for supporting our pop up clinics. 👍
#VaccineChallengeMB
Winnipeg���s Stop Asian Hate rally is ready for tomorrow!
According to East Asian tradition, people wear white flowers for mourning and use yellow flowers to express sympathy. We will distribute white flowers and yellow ribbons at the rally tomorrow. Please wear one if you have.
1) A resource centre doesn’t provide direct support in classrooms. Releasing the additional federal and provincial fundings for education is needed immediately!
2) Non-medical masks are non-medical masks. Period. They don’t meet medical criteria! Mark my words.
😡😡😡
#mbpoli
Thanks to
@canimmigrant
for the recognition!
I’m so honoured to be selected as one of four Immigrant Women of Inspiration alongside Dr. Theresa Tam and other inspirational women.
My heart is filled with gratitude.❤️
This is totally unacceptable!
No wonder why many marginalized communities are afraid of speaking against police behaviour.
Shout out to
@ircominc
for speaking up! 👍
And to focus on improving our education outcomes, providing more resources for teachers, fixing old buildings, improving food security, and getting schools prepared for the ongoing pandemic. I appreciate
@PFSWpg
& the community’s effort to bring these valid concerns forward. 3/3
Totally support.
When working with the community to rename Cecil Rhodes School
@WinnipegSD
, I received many xenophobic messages. But we must fight for what's right. These names and histories are still violent for so many in our community.
[2nd & 3rd Pop Up Clinic for South End Winnipeg]
🗓July 5 & July 9, 9:15 am - 3:45 pm
📌1885 Chancellor Dr.
🤗Everyone 18+ is welcome. Moderna vaccine.
Appointments in the morning. Walk-ins in the afternoon.
Limited quantity. Get there early❗️
#COVID19Vaccine
I voted against the budget because this budget is being imposed on us by a provincial gov’t that is unwilling to properly fund our schools. Pallister gov’t has an agenda of austerity and are trying to force us, as school trustees, to make their cuts for them. I do not accept that
I am so proud to be the new School Trustee for
@WinnipegSD
Ward 6!
Thank you to everyone for the support, I will work hard to support our community’s schools and children. ❤️
The Winnipeg School Division emergency board meeting will take place on August 25, 12:00 pm. Individuals and groups may submit their presentations to the Board no later than Monday, August 23 at 4:30 pm. 1/2
Newcomer activists have the voice and they have lived experience, and that can help form better and inclusive policy on the school board.
I truly hope to see more diverse representation and will be happy to help out. 🤗
#mbed
#mbpoli
The Manitoba School Boards Association is launching a mentorship program to recruit and support a more diverse array of candidates to run for school trustee this year
#mbed
#wfp
The election is on 💪
What an amazing day in Fort Richmond.
We have a huge group out canvassing, sign crews putting up signs, and more!
So grateful for all the positive energy today ☺️
Such as deferred maintenance, program cancellations, and vacancy management that leaves our schools with fewer staff. Budgets are about priorities. I believe it is time for the school board to look at alternatives to the SRO program, re-evaluate our spending priorities, 2/3
I am proud to serve a motion for 1st reading on behalf of the community to the WSD Board to start the process on the renaming of Cecil Rhodes School.
It’s unacceptable to continue to venerate a known white supremacist with the name of a school.
It’s on! Just heard from a group of students from
@wpcLRSD
who are concerned about Bill 64.
Powerful voices!
Our young people are fearless fighters!
#StopBill64
#mbpoli
We've surpassed 700 registrants for our community conversation on Bill 64 taking place this Tuesday, May 25. If you want to attend and haven't registered there's no time like the present!
[Pop Up Clinic for South End Winnipeg]
🗓 July 22 (Thursday), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
📌 1885 Chancellor Dr.
@SWCC_wpg
Everyone 18+ is welcome.
For those who received the 1st dose at our clinic on June 24, it’s the time to get your 2nd dose!🤗
Register early!
#COVID19Vaccine
Proud to be part of this anti-racism campaign.👍 We’re launching it today! Asian Canadians are often seen as outsiders rather than an important part of the community. Many people are projecting their fear and anger towards Asian Canadians during COVID-19, and that has to stop!
I will forever remember our conversation (Zoom meeting) back in August when Danielle and I were talking about child care space for the Weston community in Winnipeg. Her passion for affordable and accessible child care will always be remembered. 🙏
I'm very sad to confirm Danielle Adams, the NDP MLA for Thompson and a dedicated mother and partner, passed away this afternoon.
Danielle fought hard for a better life for families, northerners, & kids across Manitoba.
To our dear colleague and friend—we will miss you so much!
“Most of the government’s declared objectives can be achieved without the dramatic restructuring and bureaucratic centralization of Bill 64.”
-
@7oakOLeary
, Superintendent of
@7OaksSchoolDiv
@winnipegnews
Not another Indigenous life - the second rally in front of the Legislative building for
#JusticeForEishia
.
Let’s keep showing up for racial justice. 💪
@Justice_Eishia
My motion was introduced at Monday’s Winnipeg School Division Board meeting. This summer, I’m here to listen. Students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members, please send your thoughts to me: ychen
@wsd1
.org 🤗
“If passed, Bill 64, based as it is on false premises and divisiveness, will result in predictable and endless contention with no positive end in sight. A common world sustained by a public education for all children will be simply a faraway illusion.”
Last night I attended the vigil hosted by the
@MbIslamicAssoc
. While now is a time to remember, it’s also a time for action.
As a School Trustee in
@WinnipegSD
I pledge to work with our students, families & school community to combat Islamophobia & hate in all its terrible forms.
Before we receive the replacement of medical masks from the province, WSD is advising all staff who have a household member with symptoms of COVID to continue to self-isolate.
#mbpoli
My thoughts are with our almost burnt-out teachers, staff, and students.
Stand with
@SherriLRollins
and
@B_MayesSTV
in spirit. Thank you for your leadership!
I fully support the motion.
School boards and school trustees help foster a diverse and accessible education system. Representation matters.
#wpgpoli
#mbpoli
#Bill64
Tonight we celebrate new year’s eve with family. During the difficulties,
#LunarNewYear
brings hope and new beginnings.🧧
Helen Wang and I talked about new year with
@CityNewsWPG
.
February 1 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Winnipeg's Chinese Community is, once again, having to find creative ways to celebrate. Alex Karpa reports.
Honoured to be nominated for 2022 Manitoba Empower Women Awards alongside other inspirational women and youth who made positive change. Congratulations to all!🌹
[2nd COVID Vaccine Pop Up Clinic for South End Winnipeg]
Huge thanks to our women of colour and youth of colour volunteers who care deeply and step up to support the south end community. ❤️
Big thanks to the staff at
@swcc_wpg
! 👏👏👏
#COVID19Vaccine
The Stefanson PC record on health care is cuts, closed ERs including the Victoria Hospital in Fort Richmond, and record-high wait times.
You can’t trust the people who broke health care to fix it.
#mbpoli
Over 35 Fort Richmond community members and volunteers attended our spring clean-up today and picked up bags of garbage along Dalhousie and Killarney and Dalhousie Park. 👍
Tomorrow we will clean up Kirkbridge Park in Richmond West. 🌿
Thanks to
@WinnipegTrails
@SwansonAnders
for coming to Monday’s Winnipeg School Division board meeting and making a presentation on
#SchoolLoops
.
I support 30km/h on residential streets,
#OpenStreets
, School Streets project. I will continue to support active transportation!🚲
The vaccine strategies that work on First Nations would work on ethnocultural communities such as having pop-up clinic for one community at a time which will create a welcoming and safe space for community members.
#mbpoli
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Happy to attend the
@JubileeFundMB
Champagne Breakfast at The Leaf.
Jubilee Fund is Manitoba’s only charitable ethical investment fund to offer financial help for local non-profits and social enterprises working to reduce the impact of poverty.
Someone asked me: “How can you campaign w/ a 1 month old & a 2 year old?”
My answer is: “They lift me up, make me stronger, & are my inspiration!”
Women face many unique challenges when running for, or when in office. But those challenges should never become barriers 💪🏽
#wpg18
Today I said goodbye to Nour Ali, a great refugee advocate and a fighter.💔
Nour, you’re so wonderful to think of, but so hard to be without.
One day we will meet again my friend. You inspired me and I will continue with your hope for a better world for everyone.