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…
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…
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…
Manitoba investing in rural and remote community telepsychiatry programs
From Global News–The Manitoba government is investing more than $342,000 to provide emergency telepsychiatry assessments to rural emergency departments and First Nations communities, Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery, announced Minister Audrey Gordon in a conference…
Manitoba government introduces child-care app
From the Winnipeg Free Press–Manitoba parents will be able to use a new app to find a daycare spot. On Thursday, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced the Manitoba Child Care Search online app will replace…
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
From the Deputy Minister’s Blog–June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an annual celebration of the heritage, contributions, achievements and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Today’s celebration is a key event…
Macdonald Youth Services to change name as act of reconciliation
From CBC News–A Winnipeg-based organization that works with families and youth in crisis is changing its name in the spirit of reconciliation. “I think people are just more aware that we can’t keep having these…
OPINION: Key to community engagement in child welfare systems: ask, then listen
From the Imprint. Opinion piece by Paul DiLorenzo, child welfare consultant–As a part of their efforts to engage families, many child welfare agencies sponsor community events. These happenings are designed to build social capital, to…