Josh Garmo skated up the right wing, deked Brendan Danou, eluded two other players, and sent a perfectly placed shot into the top left corner of the net. It was a spectacular goal, and it gave Team Red a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over Team Green in the first game of the best-of-three Chaldean Hockey League playoff championship series.
Read MoreHanan Qia and Ghazwan Alyass are independent contractors who joined the staff of the Chaldean Community Foundation in 2022 in order to be the eyes and ears of the CCF, which is currently working on rebuilding villages and creating economic opportunities for the people of the Nineveh Plain in Iraq. They were here in Michigan recently to attend the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce’s Awards Dinner and to tour the Chaldean Community Foundation.
Read MoreSally was born in Kirkuk, Iraq but spent most of her childhood in Baghdad before immigrating to the United States about 50 years ago. Going back a few generations, her family roots lie further east. Sally’s maternal grandmother, Rosa, grew up in an area that now falls within the borders of Iran, in a vibrant Chaldean community that remains to this day. It was from this region where Biryani, a long-time favorite Chaldean dish, first emerged.
Read MoreMost of us have daydreams about cruising downtown streets in a classic Rolls Royce or sailing through the clouds in a private jet with our significant other and a few close members of our entourage.
Well, we might not be able to own such luxurious modes of transport, but we can be king or queen for a day, thanks to two enterprising Chaldean businessmen who specialize in royal treatment.
Read MoreMany of the faithful visit the Vatican or Holy Land, Our Lady of Fatima, or Lourdes. In each of these places, there is something unique that you may not find in the next. Many pilgrims visit ancient churches with centuries of history to unpack, or places of devotion to saints. No matter where you may find yourself, there is a divine call to enter more deeply into your relationship with the Lord.
Read MoreThe Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce is considering investing in the Nineveh Plains of northern Iraq, a region where a large portion of the population are Christians and saw massive destruction following the brutal arrival of the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2014.
Martin Manna, who heads the Chamber of Commerce, told Rudaw that “these are our ancestor’s lands. This is important for us to invest in places where we have quite a large population.
“This is likely the best place in all of Iraq and we want to maintain our identity, our culture, our language in this region.”
Read MoreChamber member Jennifer McManus of Fagan McManus PC in Royal Oak was sworn in as president-elect of the Michigan Association for Justice (a statewide pro-justice trial lawyer organization) on May 6, 2023. McManus is a tireless supporter of the underdog and a champion of justice and fair play in the courtroom. She has previously served on the board of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and is part of the Chaldean Women’s Committee.
Read MoreThree outstanding Chaldean community members made the “30 in their Thirties” list for dBusiness magazine this year.
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The Chaldean Community Foundation was awarded a $10,000 grant through the Comcast Foundation. This funding will support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers with the digital tools and resources to feel comfortable with technology and learn basic digital literacy skills. The Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) is a place where employees speak various languages, staff have lived similar immigration experiences, and clients can build a foundation based on education, mutual reliance, and employment.
Read MoreOn May 6, the Chaldean Community Foundation hosted a Community Health Fair in partnership with the Chaldean American Association for Health Professionals.
Those in attendance experienced live demonstrations, interactive displays, and had the opportunity to receive free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol.
Read MoreThe CACC hosted its 20th Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, April 28, naming Ron Boji of Boji Group as 2023’s Businessperson of the Year. The event drew a crowd of nearly 900 to Shenandoah Country Club, where guests were treated to individual bottles of champagne and “Heavenly Dates” at each place setting. Speakers included Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Congressman John Moolenaar as well as the guest of honor, Ron Boji, and Mike Denha, last year’s honoree.
Read MoreHis Excellency Bishop Basilio Yaldo visited the Chaldean Community Foundation on May 18. He observed the CCF’s diverse programming, including the Breaking Barriers program, and had the opportunity to visit various employees within the organization. Bishop Yaldo also took part in the CCF’s Little Scholars program where he took a photo with and interacted with children within the program.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation hosted the Breakfast of Nations event on May 19. The event featured a panel of immigrant entrepreneurs who talked about the challenges of being an immigrant in the United States.
Panelists Wassem Ayar, Nicole Chen, and Amer Batal shared their unique migration stories, personal childhood anecdotes, and early experiences with entrepreneurship.
Read MoreMany Chaldeans immigrate to the United States and aspire to obtain a green card for themselves and their families; however, sometimes they forget or neglect to apply for U.S. citizenship once they qualify. This could be a huge mistake.
Traditionally, it has been rather difficult for the U.S. government to take away a green card, but more recent Acts of Congress have made it easier for them to do so.
Read MoreA commission is looking to place a historical marker on 7 Mile Road, commemorating the businesses and people that contributed to a thriving neighborhood that was so popular it earned the distinction, “Chaldean Town.” We will be publishing photos from that historic era all this summer. The photos on this page were submitted by Heather Boji.
Read MoreAt 20 years and 4 months, she may be the youngest graduate at Grand Valley State University. Before entering college Sierra Gulli graduated from high school (during the pandemic) Summa Cum Laude (“with highest honor”). She also received an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Awarded a National Academy of Future Physicians Award of Excellence and the GVSU Award for Excellence, Sierra studied abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica during the summer of 2022 and completed a comprehensive comparison of the healthcare systems in Costa Rica and the US. She was the founder of Mu Epsilon Delta and the president of the Arab Culture Club.
Read MoreThis edition of the Chaldean News has been a special pleasure to put together. The Chaldean community here in Michigan is such a vibrant and generous group and reliving some of the history of Chaldean Town’s “glory days” has been a particular treat. Everyone has memories, it seems, that they’d like to share.
Although the history of the community here has its heartache, sometimes a painful past can lead to immeasurable joy. I have personally had that experience recently, and I can tell you that it is worth it. Tears of pain can be transformed into those of gratitude and when the wounds heal, the heart rejoices!
Read MoreApril is Stress Awareness Month, an ideal time to check in on how we are doing and to set some healthful goals as we ‘spring forward.’ Stress is a term that people often use to describe a feeling of pressure, strain, or tension. People often say that they are “under stress” or feel “stressed out” when they are dealing with challenging situations or events. Everyone encounters stressful situations.
Read MoreWhen Fadi Y. Sitto found his calling, the switch was immediate. He would stop writing articles for magazines and press releases for corporate firms. He had no choice but to follow where his heart pulled him. He would become a poet.
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