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Friendship blossoms for Sikhs, Mennonites in North Kildonan

Education, Northeast, Religion & SpiritualityBy John LonghurstSeptember 2, 2013

It started with a garden intended to beautify the neighbourhood.Today, it’s blossoming into a deep friendship between Sikh and Mennonite congregations in North Kildonan.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings commemorated in Winnipeg

Charitable Organizations, Downtown, Education, HistoryBy David BrigoleAugust 30, 20131 Comment

Every year, people gather at Memorial Boulevard in Winnipeg to commemorate the horrific atomic bombings of Japan in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the final month of World War II.

Exhibit examines Nazi persecution of homosexuals

Education, History, Our City, PhilanthropyBy Noah ErenbergAugust 29, 2013

An exhibit detailing atrocities suffered by LGBT people at the hands of the Nazis highlights the dangers of ignorance and hate, and promotes a world free of discrimination and oppression.

Knowing more about others creates greater compassion

Downtown, Education, Health & Safety, Stories of GivingBy Stephanie StaplesAugust 27, 2013

A chance encounter with a less fortunate former classmate serves as a reminder to always do ‘what’s Important now’ and to not let slip away any opportunities to be compassionate.

Serving up soup and social change

Downtown, Economy & Business, Education, Food, Health & Safety, Local Heroes, Our CityBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 21, 2013

Kelly Frazer wanted to do something that involved helping people access healthy food. So she started working at Soup Bee, a thriving local business with a twist.

Helping First Nations return to healthy, traditional food

Education, Environment, Food, Health & Safety, Local Heroes, Our CityBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 19, 2013

Eighty-five per cent of Moneca Sinclaire’s first cousins have Type 2 Diabetes. This shocking statistic clinched her decision to pursue a career where she could work with people and healthy food.

Nurturing kids by nourishing their bellies

Downtown, Education, Food, Health & Safety, Local Heroes, Our CityBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 15, 2013

Can you imagine feeding 185 kids? Inner City Youth Alive’s kitchen manager Brenda Gingell does it every week, and she couldn’t be happier.

A transformative visionary, a caring Canadian

Culture, Education, Environment, Health & Safety, Local Heroes, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, Stories of GivingBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 14, 2013

Stella Blackbird is not only a visionary; she also has the rare ability to make her visions a reality. After devoting her life to the service of others, Blackbird was recognized with a Caring Canadian Award.

Exploring community with grant projects

Arts & Entertainment, Charitable Organizations, Education, EnvironmentBy Leah GoertzenAugust 13, 2013

A grant exploring environmental initiatives at The Winnipeg Folk Festival focused on “Inspiring Folk to Leave No Trace at the Festival”.

Your friendly neighbourhood farmer

Downtown, Education, Environment, Food, Health & Safety, Outside WinnipegBy Stacy Cardigan SmithAugust 12, 2013

Jonathan Stevens always felt “that pull to try farming.” So he started his own CSA, Community Shared Agriculture, a food distribution model where people hire a farmer to grow vegetables for them.

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