News
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The fight to improve Handi-Transit
The Manitoba Ombudsman released their investigation report on the City of Winnipeg’s Handi-Transit Service, now called Transit Plus, on Jan. 8. The Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC) filed the initiating complaint against Handi-Transit three years ago in collaboration with the Public Interest Law Centre.
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Feed the stomach and the soul
Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre will run Indigenous Farming on the Prairies: Stew & Stories on March 23.
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Calculating the cost of CFS cuts
The Pallister government will cut $108 million to Child and Family Services (CFS) for the 2019/20 fiscal year, according to a press release from the Manitoba Liberal Caucus.
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City briefs
Laughter is Medicine // Film screening of Seven Sacred Laws // Community Opportunities Panel // World Water Day // Reception in honour of Dr. Diane Santesso // Red River Mutual Trail is officially closed
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Questioning and challenging philosophical thought
On April 19, Slavoj Žižek will visit the University of Winnipeg (U of W) for the Axworthy Distinguished Lecture Series. Žižek is a Slovenian political philosopher, psychoanalyst and prolific writer on critical theory.
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Reconnecting with land and water
Amongst the hustle and bustle through the first floor of Centennial Hall, Gallery 1C03 will host Katherine Boyer’s installation, Water Meets Body.
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From Peg City to Suzuki
On March 12, Dr. David Suzuki will give a lecture on business and the environment at the Fort Garry Hotel, hosted by the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce (ACC).
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An Ojibwe language haven
Ojibwe language speakers gather at the Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre (MICIC) for Ojibwemowin Adoopowining, an Ojibwe Language Table, to have some soup, bannock and to practice Ojibwe conversationally every Friday.
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News briefs
Weweni Indigenous Scholar // Sourdough pizza fundraiser // Artist-led workshop: Making Bangs with Katherine Boyer // Lessons from @NotMyStellas // Make Medical Abortion Free: Provincial Day of Action // Sexual Violence Prevention Policy open info session
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Automation gets checked out
Some retail stores are fulfilling requests from patrons that demand an easier shopping experience.
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Food festival features new delights and old favourites
The sixth-annual LoveLocalMB event, which showcases local Manitoban food and beverages, will take place on March 2.
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Repatriation through crafting
Cynthia Boehm is leading the second session in her three-part moccasin-making teaching series at the Manitoba Museum on March 3.
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City briefs
Celebrating the land at 373 Langside St. // Retirement Lecture Series // Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit Swim Night // Grownups Read Things They Wrote As Kids // Justice for Machuar Madut // Disability Day of Mourning Vigil
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Midterm tensions
Midterm tests and practical exams are often associated with stress, but with the right study habits and self-care practices, students can make it out alright.
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Mental health matters because…
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) has launched a campaign called #StudentsLetsAct to urge the Canadian government to create positive change for those struggling with mental illness.
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News briefs
Oil, Equities and the Zero Lower Bound // Drop The Mic #9 // Métis Student Celebration // Mental Health First Aid training sessions // I Love to Read Month // UWinnipeg open house
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More power to you
“Do you even lift, bro?”
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Graduating from high school band
For many high school students, playing an instrument ends once they graduate.
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Life as a student musician
Post-secondary education can be stressful and take up a lot of time. Balancing the responsibilities of school and music can be challenging, but for Brett Ticzon, it was all about prioritizing.
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A community with a sour(dough) heart
Eadha Bread will host a Valentine’s Sourdough for Queers workshop on Feb. 14.