Working Together
The Foundation’s first grant of its second century
The Winnipeg Foundation is bolstered by 100 years of working with, investing in, and learning from the community. As we enter into our second century, we have a responsibility to set a course for the next 100 years of grantmaking. In this vein, the i...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
BeCause & Effect #66: KC Adams
KC Adams is a well-known and respected educator, mentor, and social practice artist. Her latest work was set to be unveil on April 23, 2021. Although ...
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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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Arts, Culture & Heritage
FemFest 2020 engages community through theatre
Saturday, September 19 is the opening of FemFest 2020, an annual festival held by Sarasvàti Productions celebrating women theatre artists. The theme ...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Looking back to look forward
Examining The Winnipeg Foundation’s archives. As we approach our centennial in 2021, The Foundation is excited to bring you snippets from our histor...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Exploring and celebrating Winnipeg’s public art
This summer, the Winnipeg Arts Council is hosting free guided Public Art Tours. The ArtRides and ArtWalks are a fun and engaging way to...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Supporting Manitoba’s heritage sector, forever
The Winnipeg Foundation and Manitoba government collaborate to support Manitoba Historical Society. Preserving our history is important, as is being a...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Lynn Sissons
Winnipeg has long been renowned as a vital centre of contemporary art. Women have been instrumental in earning this desired reputation. Lynn Sissons w...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
BeCause & Effect #45: Cindy Tugwell
The term heritage has been all over the news lately. From history to architecture and everything in between, now more than ever, society is discussing...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
BeCause & Effect #44: Trudy Schroeder
Trudy Schroeder understands the intrinsic value of the arts. As the Executive Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), Trudy leads a team of...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
Education is the New Bison
“Education is the New Bison” – or “Chi-kishkayhitamihk si te li neu Biizon” – by artist Val Vint is a 12-foot piece in the shape of a biso...
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