From the Deputy Minister’s Blog–I am pleased to share that March 13 – 19, 2022 has been proclaimed, Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness week in Manitoba by the Honourable Rochelle Squires. In 2002, Manitoba launched…
From the Globe and Mail–Jacqueline Suchite Rivas of Calgary faced coercive control from her ex-husband, but she came to see the reality of her situation when she volunteered at a women’s shelter. ‘I thought abuse…
From CBC News–Sakeenah Homes announced plans for the first Muslim shelter in Winnipeg on Monday. The project was created through a partnership between the Islamic Social Services Association in Winnipeg and Sakeenah Homes, which offers…
From the Manitoba Government–International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to recognize the socio-economic, political and cultural achievements of women across the globe. On this special day, we pause and reflect on…
Greetings, Today, I am writing to share some great news with you. As many of you may know, for over a year now the General CFS Authority (GA) has been working on the development of…
From CTV News Winnipeg–One Manitoba non-profit is providing resources, information and support to both adults and kids living with ADHD. The Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba is raising awareness of the signs of ADHD and…
From CTV News– A new facility will help Winnipeg women and gender-diverse people and their families fleeing violence find safe and affordable housing while they plan their next steps. West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC)…
From the Dave Thomas Foundation of Canada–When Erin McKinney got the call about a little boy in foster care who needed a permanent home, she wasn’t sure she was ready to be a mother, but…
From the CAF–For the sixth year, the Children’s Aid Foundation is proud to be offering the Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund for Canadian youth with government care experience (cumulative 12-months) who have not previously completed a…
From CTV News Winnipeg–The Manitoba government is investing $775,000 to help the disability support sector and promote projects aimed at inclusiveness. Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced the investment at a news conference on Wednesday, noting…