Last year, the Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) announced plans to renovate The Corners, a former school building at Walnut Lake and Inkster Roads. The newly acquired property in West Bloomfield will serve as the headquarters for the CACC and will also house other affiliated organizations.
Read MoreIraq recalled its ambassador from Tehran for consultations and summoned Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Baghdad on Tuesday in protest over Iranian strikes on northern Iraq that killed several civilians overnight, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said. The Iranian attack was “a blatant violation” of Iraq’s sovereignty and “strongly contradicts the principles of good neighborliness and international law, and threatens the security of the region,” the ministry said in a statement.
Read MorePart II Ancient Mesopotamia was home to many great civilizations over different time periods. Because of the people and their inventions, the area is famous for many things, even as history is taught today, and is credited with the birth of society and cities. Writing, agriculture, laws, math, astronomy, city-states, architecture, and many more aspects of modern-day society that we take for granted originated in this area and within these communities.
Read MoreWith funding through Community Telecommunications Network, the CCF’s Breaking Barriers program has purchased an indoor state-of-the-art virtual driving simulator to allow hard of hearing and/or deaf learners the opportunity to experience being in the driver’s seat, simulating speed, braking and vibration. The H.E.A.L. Project helps better equip those with hearing impairments to live independent lives. Assisted by an American Sign Language interpreter for the deaf, the group is learning how to become licensed drivers.
Read MoreTania’s Pizza has long been an iconic Royal Oak institution. Nestled in an unassuming little strip mall behind a Sunoco station at the corner of 13 Mile Road and Crooks, Tania’s has been dishing out its signature stuffed pizza since 1987. The then-beer and wine shop began feeding hungry Kimball High School (now Royal Oak High School)…
Read MoreAs promised, each month this year we will highlight the cover stories of that month over the last two decades. This serves as a timeline of what we thought was worth reporting, and what the community was concerned with at that time. For instance, the first cover of the first issue of the Chaldean News declared Chaldeans “An Ancient People in Modern Times.” The inaugural issue was not just about uniting the community…
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Iraq is not Iraq if we exclude from its collective memory major Christian enlightenment figures such as historians, academics, scientists, doctors, lawyers, writers, journalists, archeologists, artists, and poets.
Read MoreBrendin Yatooma’s athletic resume is impressive. He’s also an impressive human being. Just ask Aaron Babicz, the longtime athletic director at Novi Detroit Catholic Central High School. Yatooma graduated from Catholic Central in 2020 after being an outstanding football player and wrestler for the Shamrocks.
Read MoreFrom the top, pictured are the weddings of: Vickie George and Badie Atchoo; Dr. Nathima and Dr. Peter Atchoo; and Michael and Andrea Gabbara. Shaw and Mary Hakim are pictured in the oval on the right. If you have archival photos you’d like to submit for consideration, please send them, along with captions, to edit@chaldeannews.com.
Read MoreCongressman John James visited the CCF to hear from his constituents in the district and to learn about the ongoing challenges in Iraq. CCF staff also met with Congresswoman Lisa McClain and Congressman James Comer, and highlighted the contributions Chaldeans are making in the region, while providing suggestions on how to support displaced and marginalized Chaldean Iraqis.
Read MoreComing to a new country can be daunting. A new language. An unfamiliar culture. Everything is different. On top of all that, add a set of rules, regulations, and customs regarding finances that are strange and confusing. There are many financial perils facing those new to life in the United States, particularly if immigration takes place under duress.
Read MoreIn a tragic incident on January 4th, the village of Einshki in Dohuk province, Iraq, fell victim to an airstrike carried out by Turkish planes, resulting in both material and psychological devastation within this small Chaldean community. Einshki, home to approximately 48 Chaldean families, witnessed profound effects on its residents. The emotional and psychological aftermath impacted their daily lives, exacerbating their sense of insecurity.
Read MoreHunter Nannoshi noticed something while watching football with his dad, Ivan. The Detroit Lion’s kicker, Riley Patterson, wore a cross around his neck. That gave Hunter an idea. “I have a rosary that is the same color as the Lions colors. And when my dad told me he got us tickets to the [Bears] game, I brought it with me to give it to Riley,” Hunter said.
Read MoreThe Birmingham Michigan Police Department recently posted congratulations to Luxie Kouza, now Officer Kouza. Kouza graduated from the Macomb Police Academy to join the ranks of the agency. Kouza, 23, lives in Sterling Heights. An internet search found a 2018 senior project video on YouTube that Luxie created with classmate Onela Sarkis. The themes were integrity and leadership—fitting themes for a future officer of the law.
Read MoreA newly launched television channel, Al-Syriania, aims to preserve the Syriac language. With funding from the Iraqi government, the new channel hopes to strengthen community connections of language and culture. It is a sister station of Al-Iraqiya, an Arabic television network that was set up after the fall of the Saddam Hussein regime.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors: Saber Ammori and Frank Toma. Saber Ammori is Co-Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Wireless Vision. He has over 25 years of experience in business management and operations. His entrepreneurial drive has led him to start several successful businesses, most of them retail oriented. Saber Ammori has been named one of dbusiness’s 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Metro Detroit.
Read More‘New Americans’ is a compelling series that shines a light on the remarkable journeys and resilience of immigrants within the vibrant Chaldean community. Join us as we delve into the impactful work of the Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF), a beacon of hope and support for newcomers striving to assimilate and thrive in their adopted homeland.
Read MoreBy Mena Hannakachl Redefining what it means to be a “progressive Chaldean” is long overdue. I respect the reasons why Chaldeans lean toward the right, especially considering the history of fighting to preserve the culture’s identity, religion, and language. I understand the challenges of keeping our traditions, beliefs, and behaviors alive amidst other communities.
Read MoreWith support from the Good Sports Foundation, the Chaldean Community Foundation is hosting a two-day indoor futsal (a type of indoor soccer) camp for middle school (grade 6-8) students on February 21 and February 23 from 9:30am-11:30 am.
Read MoreBy Samir Jamil, MD Recently, I attended my first silent retreat sponsored by the Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center (ECRC). From the start, I felt that I did not belong to this crowd of mostly young devotees, especially after I noticed how much more spiritual they were. What I hoped for by attending this retreat was a true self-examination and to inch closer to God the Creator.
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