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War Child Canada: Make ________, Not War
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Regional Representatives for War Child Canada, I am looking forward to spreading...
Oct 27, 2018
What You Need to Know About Tomorrow's Winnipeg Election
The Candidates Brian Bowman - Former privacy lawyer and Winnipeg's first Métis mayor is running for re-election after serving one term....
Oct 23, 2018
Call for Human Rights Volunteers!
Would you like to gain experience working in the human rights sector? The Human Rights Hub was launched in 2015 through an Emerging...
Sep 6, 2018
Feature Organization: The Graffiti Gallery
1. Tell us a bit about the Graffiti Gallery! How did it get started? The Graffiti Gallery is a not-for-profit youth art centre...
Aug 10, 2018
Sign Petition Asking Australian Government to Accept Processing Centre Refugees
By: Emma Joyal In August 2012, the Australian government introduced an “offshore detention regime” after an increase in asylum seekers...
Jul 26, 2018
10 Things You Can Do to Stop Pipelines from Anywhere in Canada!
Why stop pipelines? Ten Things You Can Do to Stop Pipelines from Anywhere in Canada! 1. Sign these Petitions This petition, launched...
Jul 22, 2018
Blue-Green Algae Warnings Across North America, Can Lake Winnipeg Be Spared Dire Consequences?
“Toxic blue-green algae blooms’ long-term health effects need study, hospital CEO says” from Florida, where there is growing recognition...
Jul 9, 2018
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
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