This project, led by the Rural Development Institute (RDI) and Rural Manitoba Economic Development (RMED), aims to understand the key trends and challenges facing rural communities in Manitoba. Many rural communities struggle due to limited access to reliable, local data. This makes it hard for decision-makers like mayors, planners, and local leaders to create effective […]

The proposed project is to aid the Heartwood Healing center, a therapy center that supports individuals affected by childhood sexual abuse. The project aims to grow the centers communications efforts by enhancing its online engagement, hosting community events and forming new partnerships with other organizations. By expanding their reach and collaborations, the project will allow […]

JustCity Oak Table (Oak Table) is a non-profit organization in Winnipeg that operates a community outreach center that provides marginalized community members with hospitality, advocacy, and culturally relevant support. Serving between 100 and 150 guests daily, many of whom are Indigenous, experiencing homelessness or coping with mental illness. Oak Table provides individuals with a safe […]

Engaging on-site at ArtsJunktion to acclimate to the environment. Responsibilities will encompass organizing the received donations, designing three distinct craft workshops, assisting during shopping days for craft supplies available to those in need, and offering support to the program coordinator. This involvement will advantage the organization by contributing an additional staff member to provide assistance […]

Looking into vacant buildings in the Spence Neighbourhood in Winnipeg’s West End. I will be updating their record of vacant buildings in the neighbourhood, developing survey questions for owners of vacant buildings, and working with the City of Winnipeg to analyze by-law enforcement and emergency vehicle responses. This will help the organization work to reduce […]

This project explores the feasibility of using a hybrid sensing system that combines Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) and Electronic Nose (E-Nose) technologies, enhanced by machine learning, to detect early signs of spoilage and contamination in stored grains. By analyzing changes in grain structure and gas emissions, the study contributes to ongoing research on reliable, non-destructive, and […]

We have developed a novel data augmentation procedure that significantly enhances machine learning-based classification of different brain imaging scans. Having successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept in a rodent model, we are now expanding this approach to clinical applications in humans. Specifically, we aim to utilize this technology to identify early biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, enabling personalized treatment […]

This project will support Abilities Manitoba, a not-for-profit organization that advocates for people with intellectual disabilities. The intern will assist in developing tools, resources, and processes that strengthen advocacy and build capacity within the community living sector. The project will help the organization communicate better, improve collaboration, and gather feedback from member agencies. These efforts […]

This project supports the Internet Society Manitoba Chapter (ISMC) in improving internet access and digital skills in Winnipeg’s North End, a low-income area where many Indigenous and newcomer families face barriers to technology. In 2025, the project will focus on creating outreach materials, promoting digital literacy programs, and helping residents access affordable internet and refurbished […]

We are building GradFinder, an online platform that connects students with professors who are actively recruiting for thesis-based graduate programs. Many students struggle to find available positions, and professors are overwhelmed by unqualified inquiries. Our platform streamlines this process, improving access and efficiency on both sides. Through this project, we aim to refine our business […]

This project is a historical analysis of Federal/Provincial affordable housing agreements signed from 2000 to 2011 and whether the housing stock continued to be rented at affordable rates after the agreements expired. Federal/provincial housing agreements during the 2000-2011 period primarily consisted of capital grants to the private sector (for profit and non-profit) to develop affordable […]

Creditcliq is a fintech solution designed to help newcomers to the U.S. and Canada access financial products like credit cards, loans, and rentals by sharing their home country credit history with local banks and credit unions.