Brandon Food Council (BFC), a project and subsidiary of the non-profit Food Matters Manitoba, is entering the final stages under its parent organization and getting ready to step out as an independent organization of its own. BFC’s business plan is focused on food security issues in Brandon, using community-initiated and volunteer-oriented programs to combat the […]

In March 2021, Harvest Manitoba will be launching their Community Garden and Growing initiative. This will be a community lead effort and will offer space in the community for learning about food production, hands on gardening skills and a location for safe community interactions. The purpose of this initiative is to increase access to fresh, […]

I will be working with the team as the community engagement assistant to help with online engagement by helping facilitate their weekly art demonstrations. Project activities for that will include researching art methods and speaking on different topics in regards to mental well-being. Other projects I will be taking on are helping with in-person events […]

I will be working as a Student Geological Technician for Pure Gold Mining Inc. throughout the summer in order to help with data acquisition from underground workings, drill programs, sample preparation, and data processing, while adjusting to covid-19 protocols. Government covid-19 protocols would be changing at an unknown rate, affecting supply and conditions at the […]

Wolseley Family Place is non-profit organization that provides numerous supports for families with children under 6 years of age. Wolseley Family Place has been serving the Winnipeg community for nearly 25 years. Wolseley Family Place has phenomenal values, and their programs and services are designed to facilitate the growth of individuals and families. Main avenues […]

Level IT Up is a social enterprise located in Winnipeg that is committed to connecting the tech sector with skilled individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. To better prepare their candidates for the labour force, Level IT Up works with them to assess skills, aptitude profiles and offers various kinds of support pre and post-hiring. Currently, […]

The WestEndCommons project operates in a neighbourhood that needs the services it provides, and the beneficiaries are: • Members of the community who receive services and volunteer in the Neighborhood Resource Centre (NRC) Residential tenants who work, volunteer and receive services in the NRC • Organizations that receive services in the NRC • Church members […]

Harold Dyck has been an EIA advocate in the community for more than 20 years, and has developed extensive knowledge and experience navigating the EIA system. The Low Income Intermediary Project helps provide resources, education, and advocacy for Manitobans experiencing poverty. The implementation of online resources and creation of an EIA advocates network will help […]

West Central Women’s Resource Centre: New Journey Housing, Social Media Designer

The West Central Women’s Resource Centre: Chalmers Project aims to provide numerous services to the community from housing; to improving access to jobs; to supporting families living with violence and addiction; to improving access to mental health and wellness; to raising awareness in understanding the Indigenous ways of knowing; to equal access to buildings and […]

The objectives of the program include furthering the organizations equity, inclusion and diversity policies and helping to implement their anti-racist, anti-oppression framework. I would perform research, analysis and review best practices. Additionally, I would identify, assess and analyze existing agency policies through a decolonizing and culturally safe lens to better create the conditions in which […]

Sara Riel is a community-based organization that provides support for those experiencing mental health illnesses and/or physical health challenges, including substance abuse and addictions. They address mental health challenges through arranging counselling sessions and case managers for individuals to help them manage difficulties they might experience daily. Additionally, Sara Riel offers Seneca Respite, a 24-hour […]