At this placement I will be assisting on many tasks which will benefit society and specified communities. Part of my work will be tracking supports, items, or services that are needed at the location. Doing this will help other interns and volunteers in the future so they know what kind of support is needed regularly. […]

Sara Riel is partnering with Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatawin (OPK) to provide services to individuals who find themselves in a place of need. OPK provides a variety of services such as counselling, crisis intervention, case management, consultation, employment oppurtunities and community service. Sara Riel and OPK provides these services to a wide variety of individuals. OPK […]

The Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO), in partnership with the West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC), acts as an umbrella organization for settlement service providers in Manitoba. MANSO acts as a voice for the Manitoba settlement and integration sector, as well as supporting members through communication, networking and professional development activities. The work […]

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada’s only charity dedicated to the protection of public land, freshwater and ocean. Their vision is to protect half of Canada’s lands and waters for future generations of people and wildlife. Working in a way that respects the sovereignty and leadership of Indigenous nations and being able […]

The Manitoba Islamic Association (MIA) provides opportunities for Muslims in Winnipeg to practice their faith. The MIA provides community educational programs for children and families, charity help to those in need and social and cultural programs in addition to religious services. With the influx of immigrants and refugees MIA has become a hub for information […]

New Directions is a non profit community organization that provides extensive programming that serves specialized programs for children, youth, adults, and families from all walks of life. They offer a variety of services that range from residential placements, cultural programming, educational services, and more. The New Directions vision statement captures the framework of the organization […]

As the Immigrant Centre is a settlement service provider, one of its roles would be to assist newcomers to Winnipeg with employment, language, Immigration guidance, and other services. One very important aspect of facilitating assistance to newcomers would be informing and recommending other organizations which can assist them with their specific needs. This project will […]

I, as the Food Manager, will plan healthy lunches and food kits every week and will track, cost, and document donated foods. I will improve the efficiency and organization of cataloging the food donations. I will also ensure that volunteers may excel in their roles by learning their strengths and goals and improving volunteer training. […]

The use of aerial drone sensing (remote piloted aerial surveillance) technologies has greatly expanded over the last decade into the agriculture/forestry, construction, mining, engineering/surveying, and public safety sectors. One such area of growth has been in the detection and assessment of plant condition and health in the agriculture and forestry industries. The use of this […]

Graffiti Art Programming Inc. (aka Graffiti Gallery, GAP) describes themselves as “a community arts organization located in the Point Douglas neighbourhood of Winnipeg that facilitates free educational arts programming for children and youth who may otherwise lack access to mentorship and artistic instruction…GAP’s main exhibition space, Graffiti Gallery, is a contemporary art gallery that showcases […]

I will personally be working with West Broadway Community Organization (WBCO) in a partnership with New Journey Housing. These organizations are located in the heart of Winnipeg’s Inner City as supports in community development for this area. The hope of this project is to help WBCO and New Journey Housing develop a social media strategy […]

Artbeat Studio strives to create a safe space for community to drop in and create art. Particularly, their goal is to reach those who require more support for their mental health, provide community for those individuals, and create meaningful connections to empower them to take steps in their mental health journey. Artbeat Studio facilitates many […]