Makeup of education commission pannedCarol Sanders, Winnipeg Free Press. Posted: February 17, 2019 3:00 AM Advocates concerned about lack of newcomers, youth and Manitobans with disabilities. Read more… Social Impact Bonds: Endless Go Fund Me Campaigns and Then More Taxes?© McKinsey & CompanySocial Sector The Province of Manitoba announced its inaugural social impact bond this past week. The current government has long signaled its interest in this alternative means of funding social programs. The basic idea is that private … Continue reading → The Metro’s year in reviewEva Wasney · Canstar Community News · Posted: Dec 31, 2018 9:46 AM CT WSD board looks to extend voting rights. Read more… Help needed: “Time to End the Underfunding of Women’s Services” campaignViolence is the direct expression of inequity. Here are a few things you can do:November 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and December 10th is International Human Rights Day. December 6th is the National Day … Continue reading → WRHA’s Accessibility Plan – We need your input!The WRHA’s Accessibility Plan was adopted in 2016 and is due to be updated. They are seeking input on the accessibility challenges and barriers that Manitobans who are using the health care system still face. The survey below will inform … Continue reading → Please join us in welcoming Oke Ojekudo, our new Office and Communications Coordinator!
We had well over 200 applications for this critical role at SPCW. We are so excited (and relieved) to have found Oke! Oke completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Manitoba, where she learned to appreciate progressive approaches to social justice and development through active involvement in diverse volunteer programs. She is passionate about combatting social justice issues and supporting youth in our community. Oke has received merit awards for her service in the community including NICCOM and the Congress of Black Women of Manitoba (COBW) Award for Outstanding Achievement. Oke is our first point of contact and assists all SPCW staff in their myriad of projects and initiatives. When she’s not handling SPCW duties, you might find her singing in a choir, dancing with her choreography team or in full Warriors gear – watching Golden State basketball!
With Oke in place, we will be once again updating and backfilling our website with all the archival material we have on hand. Our community calendar and employment opportunities will be up to date and we will begin regular blogs on points of interest.
Just to highlight one, please check this out, here at our office, 432 Ellice, next Thursday, July 26th, 2018!
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Kate Province paying less to low-income families through Manitoba Child BenefitPlanned user fees at Diversity Gardens draw protestersOurWinnipeg Consultation ReportThe City of Winnipeg is currently reviewing and updating OurWinnipeg, the City’s long range plan that provides a vision and policies that influence the delivery of City services, how we get around the city, and decisions about how the city grows. As … Continue reading → Winnipeg City Council approves 2018 budget, includes bus fare and parking hikes |
