Canadian Civil Liberties Association and law students teach Manitoba high schoolers, community members about civil rightsUMToday News. Published on May 28, 2019. Read more… … Continue reading → All AboardIn September the Government of Manitoba released its annual report for ALL Aboard: Manitoba’s Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy. Covering many of the Government’s activities and efforts over the last year, the report focuses on highlighting the most recent … Continue reading → The Measures We Use: Indicators of Poverty in ManitobaReview of AllAboard 2015-2016 Annual ReportBy Josh Brandon To tackle poverty, the Province requires a comprehensive approach, including targets and timelines for implementing measurable goals of poverty reduction, according to a report by the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg. “The … Continue reading → 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 … Continue reading → Province paying less to low-income families through Manitoba Child Benefit |