BeCause & Effect, hosted by Nolan Bicknell, is The Winnipeg Foundation’s podcast featuring longform interviews that take a deeper dive into why community champions are passionate about their Causes.
Arts, Culture & Heritage
BeCause & Effect #58: Nadia Thompson
Nadia Thompson, chairperson of the Black History Manitoba Celebration Committee, is an incredible advocate and educator who has been with the committe...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
BeCause & Effect #57: Jessica Miller
Jessica Miller was made for her new role. As the new CEO of the Winnipeg Humane Society, Jessica could not be better suited to take the helm of this i...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
BeCause & Effect #56: Joanne Kelly
Joanne Kelly is many things to many people: Journalism instructor at Red River College, incredible advocate for animals/supporter of the Winnipeg Huma...
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Health, Wellness & Recreation
BeCause & Effect #55: Mitch Bourbonniere
Mitch Bourbonniere has spent his life in service of others. As an educator and community activist in Winnipeg, he’s made it his life’s mission to ...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #54: Phil Chiappetta
Phil Chiapetta has been with Rossbrook House for over 40 years. As their Executive Director, he knows what it takes to assist at-risk children and you...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
BeCause & Effect #53: Adele Perry
Adele Perry is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to history, indigenous studies, and human rights. She is the Associate Professor and Canada Researc...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
BeCause & Effect #52: Karen Velthuys
My guest today is Karen Velthuys, she’s the Executive Director of Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba (LDAM). Karen is also a 2020 Fast Pi...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
BeCause & Effect #51: Paul Soubry
Paul Soubry is a devoted businessman, philanthropist, volunteer, and advocate for education and University research. He chaired Manitoba’s largest-e...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #50: Scott Smith and Jeff Ward
Pulford Community Living Services has been a Manitoba mainstay assisting people with developmental disabilities. Established in 1986, Pulford is a lea...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #49: Dorota Blumczynska
Dorota Blumczynska is a leader with profound empathy. As the Executive Director of Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM), D...
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