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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...
COVID vaccination appointments now available for children 5-11
Manitoba Government News Release--Currently, appointments for children ages 5 to 11 are only being booked at supersites. The vaccine will be arriving at participating medical clinics and pharmacies between Nov. 25 and...
Province ready to launch vaccine campaign for children 5-11; expected to be available soon
Manitoba Government News Release--Manitoba is ready to launch the next phase of Manitoba’s vaccine campaign to protect children ages five to 11 from COVID-19, Premier Heather Stefanson and Health and Seniors Care...
Cheer Board opening toy chest again after pandemic locked it last Christmas
From the Winnipeg Free Press. There will be toys — and smiles — for children this Christmas. The Christmas Cheer Board will be able to distribute them this year after the pandemic forced the toy box to stay closed last...
Indigenous boys need support to prevent suicide, homicide: children’s advocate
From CBC News--The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is demanding the province focus more resources on Indigenous boys to prevent more deaths by suicide and homicide. For a new report released Thursday morning...