The drum beat and a First Nations approach to literacy and learning
Makoonsag teaches children from an Aboriginal perspective, which includes intergenerational learning, specialized facilities, and a focus on traditional language and practices.
Bookmates dedicated to literacy
Strong literacy skills in children have a profound impact on self-esteem, ability to learn, and overall development. The positive long-term implications of a city where all children are prepared for school has organizations rising to the challenge.
Levelling the literacy playing field in Winnipeg’s inner city
Literacy programs for Winnipeg’s most disadvantaged toddlers help deal with their lack of literacy skills development that puts them at a serious disadvantage even before they start school.
Early Learning Programs tackle poverty
The belief that education is the ticket out of poverty has motivated The Winnipeg Foundation to establish a Literacy for Life Fund that supports family literacy programs in Manitoba.
One sandwich at a time
Living Bible Explorers provides residents of the inner city of Winnipeg with hope for a better future. Their programs are strengthening the next generation and helping bring light into homes, schools and communities.
Rich hair, Poor hair
I’m glad I found myself at RB Russell High School for our Transformative Writing class this week. I made a new friend with an amazing haircut and learned about a whole world of writing I never knew existed.
Cabaret of Monologues celebrates wild women
Sarasvàti Productions hosts its Cabaret of Monologues celebrating International Women’s Week. The theme: Wild Women, featuring stories of women who break barriers and go against the grain.
What if…
Wouldn’t it be cool if the excitement of picking the wings off butterflies to see how long they live was traded in for the excitement of adding gentle breezes to see how high they can fly.
RRC opens Canada’s answer to hospitality schools
Canada’s newest hospitality and culinary school opened its anchor restaurant today – Jane’s – the final piece in a 10-storey school where students learn, work and live in a world class facility.
The Arlington Bridge’s second, controversial century
Happy 101st birthday Arlington Bridge ! It isn’t a glorious history. In fact, the Troubled Lady has been controversial at every stage in its life.