Human trafficking education centre launched
OPINION: From the Winnipeg Sun–A parent’s worst nightmare is finding out their daughter or son plans to meet some stranger they met online who turns out to not be who they say they are. One…
New healing space for MMIWG2S families unveiled in Selkirk
From CTV News–It’s shaped like a turtle shell and consists of four large murals depicting the spiritual journey of the Anishinaabe. A project known as the Sacred Spirits of Turtle Island. The new amphitheatre space…
Thompson StreetReach program helped more than 400 kids in its first year
From the Winnipeg Sun–Just one year after putting boots on the ground, a new program in Thompson has managed to get hundreds of missing and at-risk youth off the streets, away from possible danger and…
Province recognizes International Day of the Girl, invests in technology training for young women
Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is investing $25,000 in a micro-credential cyber security course at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) that will be offered to high school girls, Sport, Culture and…
General Authority 2020/21 Annual General Meeting held Oct. 5
The General Child and Family Services Authority’s 18th Annual General Meeting was held Oct. 5, 2021. Click here for a copy of this year’s annual report and financial statements. Click here to watch a video…
Manitoba government recognizes Truth and Reconciliation Week
Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Week to continue important conversations and bring awareness to the history of Indigenous peoples and to honour survivors of residential schools, their families, their…
Province announces task force on poverty and education
Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government has established a Provincial Task Force on Poverty and Education that will examine the correlation between poverty and education and work in connection with the province’s Poverty Reduction Strategy,…
Volunteer using his experience to mentor youth who might be at risk
From the Winnipeg Free Press–If things had gone differently, Awet Biagaber wouldn’t be alive right now. In 2004, Biagaber was in a coma for two weeks after being seriously assaulted. “I was just lucky that…
Province announces additional mental health funding to support return to school
Manitoba Government News Release–The province will provide more than $1-million in additional funding for staff and student mental health supports, and work with school divisions to ensure student needs are met, Education Minister Cliff Cullen…
Child suicide attempts, abuse rose during pandemic: new report
From Global News–During a year of lockdowns and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rising rates of child abuse and suicide attempts among Canada’s youth have sparked concern, according to a new report published…