by General Authority | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, Covid-19
Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is expanding the Strongest Families Institute (SFI) skill-based programs to serve Manitobans of all ages as an ongoing effort to support pandemic-related anxiety and mental health issues as well as promote...
by General Authority | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog, Covid-19
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 variant in Manitoba and what changes might be needed...
by General Authority | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog
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 “culture of caring” in all city...
by General Authority | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog, Covid-19
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 parents to supervisors and managers. All of you should...
by General Authority | Dec 15, 2021 | Blog
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, the healing village will provide supports for...
by General Authority | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog
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 much to be accomplished on this critical...