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Saigon Centre’s Cultural Heart Under New Management
Winnipeg’s Saigon Centre, a cultural heartbeat for Vietnamese refugees for nearly four decades, faces a pivotal change as Manitoba Housing takes over the building amid a $3 million mortgage crisis. Once a sanctuary for newcomers and “boat people,” this 54-unit complex has long served as more than housing—it’s a living archive of heritage and community. Now, with the main floor’s communal space transitioning to a “bookable” model rather than open access, residents fear their traditions, especially for seniors and non-English speakers, will be sidelined. Officials promise to preserve cultural…
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