Building a ‘Smart and Caring’ Canada
Community Foundation of Canada’s Ian Bird looks forward to CFC’s upcoming convention in Winnipeg where he says Canadians will see how community foundations can help build a better country.
Rehab Centre’s Cooking Club serves up culinary skills and new friendships
A cooking club developed by the Rehab Centre for Children is growing in popularity as it helps young people of all abilities nourish their potential.
Impressive student art raises funds for local project
Students of Angus McKay School are set to unveil their art at an upcoming exhibition and sale in support of a project that will create an outdoor workspace in the school’s courtyard.
Community health centre brings gift of well being
Winnipeg residents living in the Inkster area celebrate the grand opening of NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre, a unique healthcare co-operative.
Artist finds her creativity with exquisite paper making
Accomplished paper maker Milli Flaig-Hooper shows that having Down syndrome and autism should not limit one`s abilities.
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.
Innovative, imaginative program boosts family literacy
There’s a new player on the scene to help children develop early learning literacy skills: a cuddly stuffed toy through which a caregiver can interact with kids, tell stories, sing songs and read books.
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.
Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers cooking up a storm
After a successful launch, Winnipeg’s Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers is proving to be a successful social enterprise providing comfort to women and children through the making and donating of soup.
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.