About the Entry Program
The Entry program is delivered by Altered Minds Inc (AMI), a not for profit company governed by a board of directors. Board members reflect the cultural diversity of participants in the Entry Program and understand the needs of newcomers.
Mission Statement
Altered Minds Inc welcomes refugees and immigrants to Manitoba and promotes the well-being of their families and communities, locally and overseas, by harnessing resources and providing responsive programs and services that assist individuals in adapting to change and overcoming barriers to a good quality of life.
Staff
Our friendly, professional staff has a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. All our teachers are certified and highly qualified. The following languages are spoken by our staff: Cantonese, Chokwe, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Lingala, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Sinhalese, Spanish and Swahili.
Grace Eidse, Executive Director
Albina Bushueva, Coordinator and Teacher
Celia Enns, Teacher
Corrina Loewen, Teacher
Millie Kroeker, Teacher
Melissa Johnson, Teacher
Roberta Short, Teacher
Elizabeth Hanes, Teacher
Yu Ru Cai, Teacher
Marvin Marcial, Teacher
Breanne Fryza, Teacher
Anita Sharma, Teacher
Souada Bauer, Teacher
Laura Van den Brul, Teacher
Marina Grinko, Teacher
Karina Uehara, Office Manager
Amila Gedara, Technical Support
Jacqueline Salamisan, Bookkeeper
Ritu Sharma, Administrative Assistant
Gurpreet Chadha, Administrative Assistant
Lai Fun Chan, Administrative Assistant
Joelle Tshiovo, Administrative Assistant
