What to say, when you don’t know what to say
Has this happened to you? You just want to be helpful, kind, understanding in a difficult situation but you feel ill-equipped to deal with the circumstance at hand.
Dying well – why we need end of life conversations
Landing is inevitable. If one prepares for it, there’s a better shot at a good and gentle one instead of a ‘crash and burn’.
Breeding food security
Food Matters Manitoba’s April Slater is helping northerners raise chickens – and increase their economic independence.
Rooted restoration: Helping survivors of domestic violence heal through cultural rediscovery
Allison Spak, a counsellor at Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc., works side-by-side with an elder to help women and families recover.
Silence of the Deans plagues top Canadian university
Much as they might be criticized for hiding in their ivory towers, the brightest at our universities are betraying the young minds they’re helping to educate when they allow themselves to be muzzled.
Fear and loathing at a special awards ceremony
Being a finalist for the Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards is a scary and humbling experience that conjures up the question, “Why am I here?”
Have your lawn and eat it too
With gardening season upon us, the Annual Garden Makeover Competition is back looking for the best in edible landscapes.
Let’s help the homeless, together
With empathy, we can change our relationships with homeless people. As we understand their stories and treat them with dignity, our communities will be more inclusive and compassionate.
Coach I’m not hurt, I want to play
As a coach, I have noticed more girls each year having knee troubles that prevent or impact their ability to play soccer. It has prompted me to find new ways to prevent these injuries.
National Youth Arts Week helps vulnerable kids
Studio 393 and Graffiti Art are creating many engaging projects that target youth living in neighbourhoods where they are vulnerable to the influence of gangs.