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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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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Environment & Animal Welfare
Innovating to improve the health of Lake Winnipeg
Focused on solving major freshwater issues affecting Manitoba, the AquaHacking Challenge Lake Winnipeg sees teams working together to create...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
Planting and nurturing trees for greener communities
Recently, Foundation staff volunteered by planting white spruce trees at FortWhyte Alive with guidance from Ken Fosty of Tree Canada, a national chari...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
Planting seeds of knowledge with ‘rotten broccoli’
Green Audit Pilot program works with youth-serving organizations to change habits and build climate change resilience. Changing behaviours when it com...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
Educating and empowering youth to take action on climate change
Last year, Global Climate Strikes took place around the world – including here in Winnipeg, with more than 12,000 students and activists showing...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
GoManitoba? Go figure!
New commuting tool helps connect Manitobans looking to reduce carbon by ride-sharing and more. If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint, sa...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
BeCause & Effect #43: Javier Schwersensky
Javier Schwersensky says he has the best job in the world. As CEO of the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS), Javier leads Manitoba’s oldest animal sh...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
Winnipeg Impact Makers: Rising Phoenix Body Art
Our most recent Winnipeg Impact Maker, Rising Phoenix Body Art, supports animals affected by the fires in Australia.
Environment & Animal Welfare
Climate change and your health
Vital Conversation details the personal risks and realities of the climate crisis. The Winnipeg Foundation, in partnership with Green Action Centre, p...
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