Ignite Manitoba, operating as the Arab Heritage House, is a non-profit, educational, non-governmental, and non-religious umbrella organization committed to preserving, celebrating, and sharing Arab heritage while providing cultural, educational, and community services throughout Manitoba.

Through its community initiatives, including the Arab Community Driven Immigration Initiative, Ignite Manitoba also supports broader provincial priorities by addressing labour shortages, supporting Indigenous reconciliation efforts, strengthening bilingual communities, facilitating newcomer and refugee integration, reuniting families, promoting intercultural understanding, and helping communities address workforce and business succession challenges.

We are focused on creating a more culturally aware and inclusive social environment by supporting Arab Canadians in preserving their cultural heritage while building bridges with Canada’s diverse communities.

We are all Canadians, or aspiring Canadians, sharing the same resources, concerns, and aspirations. We firmly believe that intercultural understanding strengthens the fabric of this nation, and we are committed to doing our part. We believe that a harmonious, fair, and productive society is built by recognizing, accepting, and appreciating our differences.

Through education, culture, heritage, and community engagement, we help individuals and families strengthen their connection to their roots while fostering a sense of belonging, pride, and mutual respect within Canadian society.

We believe we can create meaningful and lasting change in Manitoba by working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, cultural organizations, educational institutions, community partners, and government to celebrate diversity, preserve heritage, and build stronger communities.

Photo credit:  Rollan Temporosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Meet our team

President:
Dr. Faiçal Zellama, PhD. 

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Dr. Zellama is a specialist in Human Resources, the professor of Economics and Business Administration and Assistant Dean de l’École d’administration des affaires à l’Université de Saint-Boniface. Économiste de formation.  He obtained his Ph.D. in industrial relations from Université de Montréal. 

Secretary:
Nassar AbuJabal, M.Sc., P.Eng.

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Nassar AbuJabal is a civil engineer with specialty in Urban Regional Planning.  He obtained his Master’s degree from Hawai’i University at Honolulu. His expertise is in construction project management, energy economics and sustainable construction practices. 

Chief Inspiration Officer:
Rana Abdulla, CPA, CGA

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Rana is a Chartered Professional Accountant, specializes in audits, taxation and Business Plan writing, she  taught accounting at Algonquin College and graduated from St-Lawrence College and Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia.  She was the recipient of the Manitoba Human Rights Award.

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