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We sit down with Shohan Illsley, Executive Director of the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, to explore how harm reduction is saving lives and restoring dignity to people who use substances across Manitoba. Shohan brings powerful insights into why compassion-based approaches are essential to addressing substance use in our communities. The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network operates 11 sites across the province, connecting people who use substances with the support they need to s

A recent Winnipeg Free Press article revealed an uncomfortable truth: Indigenous and Black patients in Manitoba wait longer in emergency rooms and are more likely to leave without receiving care. For Dr. Marcia Anderson, these aren't just statistics – they're a reality she's witnessed firsthand, both as a physician and through her father's near-fatal experience with racist healthcare. As a Cree Anishinaabe physician from Peguis First Nation and Norway House Cree Nation, Dr.

We sit down with Andréanne Mulaire, co-founder of Anne Mulaire, a Winnipeg-based fashion company that has spent 20 years proving that ethical production, cultural heritage, and sustainability aren't just buzzwords – they're the foundation of a thriving business. Andréanne shares how she built a fashion brand that refuses to compromise, maintaining local production in Winnipeg, creating zero-waste collections, and offering sizes from double extra small to 6X – because sustaina

We sit down with Dan Lussier, CEO of Réseau Compassion Network, and Jennifer Rodrigue from CoHabit to discuss their groundbreaking partnership creating accessible, affordable housing that centres dignity and community. We're talking: Why Manitoba's housing crisis demands innovative solutions that go beyond just "affordable units" How CoHabit is reimagining supportive housing for people with profound physical disabilities who currently have limited options beyond personal care

We sit down with Clayton Sandy, a knowledge keeper and educator who brings decades of experience in government and Indigenous advocacy to...