Winnipeggers “speak up for democracy”
I’ve been to a lot of town hall meetings over the years. In terms of the quality of the presentations and the intelligent discussion that followed them, this one was certainly one of the best.
Why I speak with a psychologist
It is Mental Illness Awareness Week in Manitoba. In the spirit of shedding light on the often invisible effects of such issues, I want to share with you about why I see a psychologist.
Elizabeth May: “Save democracy from politics”
Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May is calling for major reforms to Canada’s Parliamentary system, as her cross country tour came through Winnipeg today.
Families accessing healthy options through Good Food Box
Twice a month, approximately 300 pre-ordered boxes are distributed from about 20 easily-accessible community depots across Winnipeg.
A different way to help: music therapy
Post secondary students learn the power of music as a therapeutic tool at Canadian Mennonite University’s music therapy program, the only one of its kind offered on the prairies.
Changing the national anthem
Would replacing ‘all thy sons’ with ‘all of us’ make Canada’s national anthem more inclusive? At the very least, it may allow us to consider the larger meaning to the words in ‘O Canada’.
Winnipeggers demand inquiry into deaths and disappearances of Aboriginal women
Winnipeggers gathered on Friday afternoon to demand a national inquiry into the disappearance or death of over 600 indigenous women in Canada.
Community food champions to receive Golden Carrots
Over 30 community food champions are nominated for this year’s Golden Carrot Awards, which honour those working to create a just and sustainable food system in Manitoba.
A catch twenty-something: young adults and the work experience dilemma
Many people lack experience to get a job, but can’t get experience without one. A new program aims to fix this while helping non-profits attract young talent.
Strangers in a friendly land
Foreign students at Red River College have to face many challenges living in Canada. Fortunately, they don’t have to do it alone thanks to a cultural and language mentor program offered by the College.