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Student return to school delayed until Jan. 10
Manitoba Government News Release-Manitoba will delay the return to school for students following the winter break to Jan. 10, 2022, to give public health officials additional time to assess the risk of the omicron...
Winnipeg’s plan to reduce poverty approved
From the Winnipeg Free Press--City council recently approved Winnipeg’s first poverty reduction strategy. This comprehensive plan includes a practical approach to reducing poverty, increasing equity, and building a...
Message from the CEO: Dec. 17, 2021
Season’s Greetings, At this time of year, I would like to take a moment to step back and reflect on the incredible efforts of everyone in our system – from support workers and case mangers to volunteers and foster...
Province helping to fund healing village for at-risk Indigenous women, girls
From Global News--The Manitoba government has promised $3 million in funding to help build a healing village to help at-risk Indigenous women and girls. Planned by the Indigenous women-led organization, Clan Mothers,...
Recognizing the National Day of Action on Violence Against Women
Statement from Cathy Cox, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women--Today we recognize Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, noting while progress has been made, there is still...
Futures Forward Tuition Waiver Sessions!
Do you support students who are interested in attending university or college? Are they struggling to find funding to pay for tuition? Do you want to learn more about post-secondary education for your self or other...
Manitoba has highest child poverty rate of all provinces: report
From CTV Winnipeg--A new report found that child poverty in Manitoba continues to be on the rise, ranking number one among Canadian provinces, second only to Nunavut among provinces and territories. The report, titled...
Government introduces amendments that would promote judicial training in sexual assault law
The Manitoba government is proposing amendments to the Provincial Court Act to enhance continuing education opportunities for judges and to strengthen accountability in the judicial selection process, Justice Minister...
Government investing in mental health and addictions training for domestic violence staff
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is providing $30,000 to support the creation of online mental health and addictions training for domestic violence staff, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister...
Femicides on the rise, inflamed by pandemic: data show
From The Globe and Mail--The number of women who were victims of homicide has risen in Canada over the past two years, according to preliminary data that researchers say reflect an increase in lethal domestic violence...