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Health, Wellness & Recreation
Proactive approach to community safety
Spence Neighbourhood Association (SNA) looks to find solutions to problems rather than treat symptoms. SNA takes a proactive approach to mental health, addictions and community safety.
Literacy, Education & Employment
BeCause & Effect #47: Dr. Tyler Pearce
Dr. Tyler Pearce knows the philanthropic sector well. As Executive Director of Local Investment Toward Employment, aka LITE, Dr. Pearce and her team a...
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Children, Youth & Families
BeCause & Effect #46: Michael Redhead Champagne
Michael Redhead Champagne is an inspirational example of someone making a real difference at a community level. Award-winning community organizer, Ini...
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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
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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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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Literacy, Education & Employment
BeCause & Effect #42: Mandela Kuet
Mandela Kuet advocates for equity and equality and has for nearly his entire life. He participated in The Winnipeg Foundation’s Fast Pitch earlier t...
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
BeCause & Effect #41: Claudette Leclerc
Claudette Leclerc has been at the helm of the Manitoba Museum for the last 23 years. As Executive Director and CEO, Claudette has overseen the growth,...
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Community
COVID-19: What charities are telling us
“Because during this difficult time, it’s more important than ever to work together.” Charities play a vital role in our community and are instr...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
BeCause & Effect #39: Roger Berrington
Roger Berrington is making a massive difference in the lives of youth in our city. As founder and Executive Director of CanU, Roger and his team have ...
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Community
BeCause & Effect #36: Rick Frost
Rick Frost became CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation back in 1997. Now, 23 years later, he is leading the organization into its monumental 100th year.
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