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Feature Organization: 1JustCity
Crochet of Caring --> where they made sleeping mats out of plastic shopping bags! Jenga 4 Justice We Will Wear What We Want --> a day to...
Jun 19, 2018
Feature Organization: Variety: The Children's Charity
1. Tell us a bit about Variety! Established in 1978, Variety is a non-governmental organization that focuses on youth with disabilities....
Apr 7, 2018
At Odds: Justice for Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian System
At Odds: Justice for Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian System Recently, the experiences of Indigenous peoples in the justice system has...
Mar 22, 2018
Cannabis Regulations, Child Welfare Reform, Environmental Protections - This Week in the Leg
BILL 11 - THE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RETAILING OF CANNABIS ACT (LIQUOR AND GAMING CONTROL ACT AND MANITOBA LIQUOR AND LOTTERIES CORPORATION...
Mar 13, 2018
Feature Organization: Prison Libraries Committee
1. Tell us a bit about the Prison Libraries Committee! How did it get started? The Prison Libraries Committee is a very active part of...
Feb 26, 2018
What Do Human Rights Mean to Winnipeggers?
We asked Winnipeggers what human rights mean to them.
Feb 13, 2018
Calling All Artists to Challenge Racism: 2018 Anti-Racism Arts Festival Winnipeg
In addition to the overall arts challenge, check out this awesome 48-hour anti-racism film challenge!The 48-hour Anti-Racism Film...
Feb 4, 2018
Welcome to Winnipeg: The Human Rights Capital of Canada
Our city’s shortcomings are well-documented. We have an acute racism problem, there is violence in the North End, and yes, we are...
Jan 31, 2018
What Does Slashing Net Neutrality Mean to Canadians?
What Is Net Neutrality? In order to use the internet, you need to go through an Internet Service Provider , like Bell or Rogers. Net...
Jan 29, 2018
Volunteers Needed for a record worth setting
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS: Karly Tardiff, director for Chain for Change, at The Forks skating rink Tuesday. Organizers are seeking...
Jan 22, 2018
Volunteers Needed for Just a Warm Sleep!
By: 1JustCity We’re back for our second year of Just a Warm Sleep and looking for volunteers! Many in our city are struggling with basic...
Dec 24, 2017
The Last Installment of Winnipeg Human Rights News: December 3rd-9th 2017
Happy International Human Rights Day! In our last installment of Our City this Week, good deeds and outreach initiatives abound! Also in...
Dec 10, 2017
Winnipeg Human Rights News: November 26th-December 2nd, 2017
In this week’s news, students give O’ Canada a shake-up, Justin Trudeau delivers a historic apology but non-binary Canadians say struggle...
Dec 3, 2017
5 Ways to Fight the Winnipeg Transit Fare Hike
"When the bus fare was raised by five cents — I mean it’s just five cents, right? But it did throw our budget out of whack... My husband,...
Dec 2, 2017
This Giving Tuesday, Be a Good Sport
Kildonan Park’s accessible play structure, Witch’s hut, and bathrooms the recently re-designed Sherbrook pool, which has a chairlift the...
Nov 28, 2017
Winnipeg Human Rights News: November 19th-25th, 2017
There are 10 people missing right now potentially in Winnipeg. Also in this week's news, Canada announces a housing strategy, Manitoba...
Nov 26, 2017
Winnipeg Human Rights News: November 12th-18th, 2017
There are 10 people missing right now potentially in Winnipeg & turtle meets reindeer in this year’s Santa Claus Parade, a receptionist...
Nov 19, 2017
Winnipeg Human Rights News: November 5th-11th, 2017
There are 9 people missing right now potentially in Winnipeg. Also in this week’s news, a homeless camp causes strife for nearby...
Nov 12, 2017
Winnipeg Human Rights News: October 29th-November 4th, 2017
There are 8 people missing right now potentially in Winnipeg. Also in this week's news, a crowdfunding blitz raises more than 50k in two...
Nov 5, 2017
Nov 4, 2017
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