The Story of Us

Opening a store in Steinbach isn’t easy and it’s definitely a huge challenge for a newcomer. My family arrived in Canada on July 6th, 2023. My store has been open in Steinbach for six months.

News spread in my hometown village that Sarah is back home safe and sound. A miracle has taken place! It roused the curiosity of many!

We were so sad when we heard that the war had broken out in the Ukraine. When we heard that Ukrainians were seeking refuge in Canada, we decided that we wanted to welcome Ukrainian families into our home.

Moving to a new country is not for the faint of heart. Learning a new language, new culture and of course, weather can be daunting.

We all know there are social advantages to bilingualism or multilingualism, but did you know there are also health benefits to being able to speak more than one language?

My story is one that you can only watch in the news, movies, or crime stories. My situation in Mexico was like all those who enjoyed social and economic stability because we had access to studies at the university.

I am a new immigrant in Steinbach and have lived here for the last nine months.

Eastman Immigrant Services has been welcoming supporting newcomers and immigrants in Southern Manitoba for 20 years, working together with community partners.

I am Freddy Munyololo Muganza, a university professor who has decided to live in Steinbach, a city at the outskirts of Winnipeg, the capital city of the province of Manitoba.

Kateryna Kryvolap is an artist, originally from Ukraine, who makes her home in Steinbach, Canada. She was raised and educated in an artistic family where she found her passion for fine art that was passed from generation to generation.