- MAC annual Report 2011-2012
About MAC
Manipuri Association of Canada (MAC) is a non-political, non-religious and not-for-profit organization established with an objective of protecting the general interest of the peoples of Manipuri origin living in Canada and elsewhere in the world and to foster unity and collective growth among members of their community in Canada.
The history of Manipuri immigrants in Canada is only about two decades old. . The population though small is steadily growing into a vibrant community in Canada. MAC was formed out of an idea spurred into action by a spontaneous response from a large number of Manipuris living all over Canada to an opinion survey initiated by a small group in the month of April 2010. The activity culminated in a Grand Convention in Montreal during September 4-5, 2010 in which Manipuris from all over Canada participated.
The Organization came into existence during the convention by a unanimous decision of the General Body with the finalization of its Objectives and appointment of its Directors and Office Bearers. MAC will always endeavour to connect Manipuris in Canada with peoples and organizations in Canada and the world to promote peace, harmony and social progress.
President’s Note
MAC is two years old. The spontaneity and the vigour with which it was born in the summer of 2010 clearly spelt its significance to the Manipuris in Canada. It quickly sprung into action and accomplished some activities benefitting the Manipuris in India and Bangladesh and the global Manipuri expatriates as well. Manipuris in Canada should be proud of themselves.
MAC successfully connected all the Manipuris living scattered all over this vast country and rolled out welfare schemes for members in the first few months of its existence. I became the first member to benefit from this association when my wife Ibeyaima Hijam died in January 2012. My daughters and I were overwhelmed by the love and assistance extended to us by an organized Manipuri community in Canada. We are deeply indebted to everyone. We feel strong because of MAC.
MAC will grow as the Manipuri population grows in Canada. So will be its responsibilities and activities. Already, our portfolio is loaded with pending works. And, we are mindful of it.
I, on the half of the Executive Committee would like to thank all members that enabled us to serve the community created for ourselves in Canada and the global community of Manipuris through strong support and guidance.
With Love and Pride we celebrate Unity!
Rajkumar Singh
President, MAC
November 18, 2012
Projects
- MAC Gold Medal and Cash Awards for Higher Secondary School Leaving Examinations in Manipur and Bangladesh
Background
MAC General Body during Montreal Convention 2010 agreed in principle, launching of two academic awards for outstanding students at the stage of Higher Secondary school Leaving Exainations, one each in Bangladesh and Manipur, India. The purpose is to spur the minds of 30,000 students in Manipur and 1000 students in Bangladesh every year towards higher academic excellence.
In pursuance of this decision, a brief research was conducted in regards to the relevance of the project, feasibility, implementation process and identification of stake holders/ partners by contacting authorities of the boards and local academicians in Manipur and Bangladesh. The following projects have been developed to suit different situations in Bangladesh and Manipur.
1.1 MAC Gold Medal (Manipur) in the memory of (Late) Soraisham Ningthembi Singh
The award is given to a student who is domiciled of Manipur, studied in government school and secured highest marks at higher secondary examination. The award bears a Gold Medal, a citation, a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- and 6 years of honorary membership of MAC. This award is sponsored by Dr. Soraisham Amuchou.
The award is administered by The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur. For the year 2012, the award was given to:
Ms. Oivia Wangkhem
T.G. Higher Secondary School, Imphal
D/O W Nabachandra Sing and W. Roshoni Devi
Sagolband Nepra Major Leikai, Imphal
1.2 MAC Gold Medal (Bangladesh)
This award is given to a Manipuri student who is domiciled of Bangladesh. The candidate should have a minimum score of 70% in High School Leaving Examination (SSC) and selection is done on the basis of merit cum income basis. This award bears a Gold Medal, a citation, a cash prize of TK. 5000/- and 6 years of honorary membership of MAC. This award was sponsored by Sree N Gopi Foundation for the year 2012.
This Award is administered by Award administration committee for MAC Academic Award, Bangladesh (AACMAA). For the year 2012, the award was given to:
Ms Tondra Devi
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sylet
D/O of Tombabu Singh
Mongolpur, Vanugach, Bangladesh
- MAC Science Popularization Award in Memory of (Late) Dr Ibeyaima Hijam
This award was donated by Dr. Rajkumar Singh (Current MAC President) in memory of his believed (Late) Dr. Ibeyaima Hijam. This was given to the highest scoring school in Annual Science Meet organized by Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC). The award was administered by MASTEC.
First Award: Champion of Science Education Award -2012
This award bears a citation and cash prize of Rs. 5000/- . It was given to Mega Manipur School, Yaralpat, Imphal East.
Second Award: Leader of Science Education Award – 2012
This award bears a citation and cash prize of Rs. 4000/- It was given to The Maria Montessory Senior Secondary School. Koirengei, Imphal east.
- MAC scheme for Death
This scheme is given to the immediate family in the event of death of a Manipuri origin person who lived in Canada. This scheme bears a cash donation of CAD 500/- as a respect to the family and to express our love to them.
MAC Scheme for Death was given to:
Dr. Rajkumar Singh
Whitby, ON, Canada
The scheme was given in the memory of our beloved (Late) Dr. Hijam Ibeyaima. We are saddened by the unexpected of Dr Hijam and there are no words that can express how sorry we are. Our thoughts and prayers are always with her family. We will never forget all the moments that she spent with us and the MAC.
- Ningol Chakouba
Last year, 2011, we celebrated Ningol Chakouba successfully in 3 major cities namely Montreal, Toronto and Calgary for the Est, GTA and West division respectively. MAC also provided a support fund of CAD 100/- to each organizing city as a part of the program.
Apart from this, we also celebrated summer BBQ to those cities as a part of the get together for the members in each city.