The Winnipeg Foundation's weekly radio program, where hosts Robert Zirk and Sonny Primolo speak with people and organizations who are working together to make Winnipeg better.
This week, in honour of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, BeCause Radio highlighted several of Manitoba's 56 community foundations to learn more about how they support their local communities, along with how they are participating in this year's Giving Challenge.In this segment from our November 18, 2021 broadcast, we spoke with Lynda Lambert, Endow Manitoba Community Foundation Coordinator for the South-Central region of Manitoba, which includes the Steinbach Community Foundation, Morris Area Foundation, Plum Coulee Community Foundation, and Morden Area Foundation.
This week, in honour of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, BeCause Radio highlighted several of Manitoba's 56 community foundations to learn more about how they support their local communities, along with how they are participating in this year's Giving Challenge.In this segment from our November 18, 2021 broadcast, we spoke with Mandy Dubois, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Portage and District.
This week, in honour of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, BeCause Radio highlighted several of Manitoba's 56 community foundations to learn more about how they support their local communities, along with how they are participating in this year's Giving Challenge.In this segment from our November 18, 2021 broadcast, we spoke with Shauna Curtin, Chair of the Selkirk and District Community Foundation.
This week, in honour of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, BeCause Radio highlighted several of Manitoba's 56 community foundations to learn more about how they support their local communities, along with how they are participating in this year's Giving Challenge.In this segment from our November 18, 2021 broadcast, we spoke with Kit Daley, Executive Director of the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.
Founded in 1910, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada is the oldest kilted regiment in Western Canada. A new monument was recently installed at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park commemorating its history and honouring the veterans who served with the regiment.BeCause Radio spoke with Robert Vandewater (CD), Past Honourary Colonel of The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada Foundation, to learn more about the regiment, its foundation, and the significance of the new monument.
BeCause Radio spoke with Alexis Nazeravich, Program Director at the Blue Thunderbird Land-Based Teachings Learning Centre, to learn more about how the Centre is a unique place that provides opportunities for students to learn on 49 acres of natural and agricultural grounds through a combination of Indigenous and western perspectives.
This past summer, six gardens officially opened at Assiniboine Park as part of the outdoor phase of The Leaf - Canada's Diversity Gardens. BeCause Radio spoke with Gerald Dieleman, Senior Director of Horticulture at Assiniboine Park Conservancy, to learn more about the role of the Conservancy in maintaining and developing Assiniboine Park, and about the gardens at The Leaf.
BeCause Radio spoke with 93.7 CJNU Station Manager Adam Glynn to learn more about how the volunteer-driven community radio station has been bringing listeners "the music and the message" for well over a decade, along with how listeners can support the station through its annual Pledge Weekend.
Samuel Unrau is Coordinator - Training, Community Inclusion and Support Services at Manitoba Possible. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Samuel shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
Having access to healthy food and learning about cooking and nutrition are not only key to a child's health and well-being ¬ they also set up lifelong healthy eating habits that can help kids reach their full potential.The Winnipeg Foundation launched Nourishing Potential to support after-school, drop-in, and summer programs to provide healthy food and nutrition education to Winnipeg kids.Learn more about Nourishing Potential at https://www.wpgfdn.org/community-leadership/access-to-healthy-food-a-recipe-for-a-success/
A flourishing community includes a vibrant downtown. The Foundation's official Downtown Green Spaces Strategy, launched in 2008, commits support to green space projects in our downtown. Many of our other grants have further enhanced the downtown landscape.Learn more about some of projects The Foundation has supported during the past 15 years: https://www.wpgfdn.org/2010s/transforming-the-heart-of-our-city/
Mark Chipman is the Executive Chairman of True North Sports and Entertainment, Governor of the Winnipeg Jets, and Chair of the True North Youth Foundation. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Mark shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, today's episode of BeCause Radio highlights stories focusing on truth and reconciliation in the community: The Honourable Murray Sinclair, LLB, MSC, IPC, shares his insights on Canada's journey of truth and reconciliation from Lighting the Way Forward: The Calls to Action in Action, a Vital Conversation hosted by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre's Sacred 7 Youth Council. Patricia Mainville, Principal at Argyle Alternative High School and Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation, shares her vision for Winnipeg's future in our Next 100 series. And highlights from the most recent BeCause & Effect podcast with Kevin Lamoureux, award winning scholar, professor, public speaker, and advocate. Additional events/resources mentioned in the program: Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action [available in PDF format via the NCTR website] Read the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report and Calls for Justice Watch Truth and Reconciliation Week sessions presented by the National Centre for Truth and ReconciliationVisit the NCTR's YouTube channel for livestreams and recordings of previous events Consider making a gift to an Indigenous-led charitable organization
S. Lesley Sacouman is the Executive Director of Holy Names House of Peace and was a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation from 2002-2016. In this instalment of Our Next 100, S. Lesley shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
BeCause Radio spoke with Susan Sader, Executive Director of Good Neighbours Active LIving Centre, to learn more about Good Neighbours which recently reopened its doors to in person activities on Monday, September 13, and about how it's been working to reduce isolation and provide a safe and welcoming place for older adults to connect, make friendships, and have fun.
Dr. Roland Sawatzky is the Curator of History at the Manitoba Museum. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Roland shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
Dr. Tyler Pearce is the Executive Director of Local Investment Toward Employment, also known as LITE. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Tyler shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
In recent decades, donors have become increasingly interested in working together with The Foundation to select which charities receive support. Donor-Advised Funds allow this to happen.While the first Donor-Advised Fund was created at The Foundation in 1980, it wasn't until the early 2000s that this type of giving really began to gain popularity.
Jamil Mahmood is the Executive Director of Main Street Project. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Jamil shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
Learn more about how Endow Manitoba, the network of our province's community foundations, delivers responsive and proactive programming to help build an even stronger foundation movement.For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/generosity-in-action/building-the-community-foundation-movement/
Learn more about how Environment and Animal Welfare grants through The Winnipeg Foundation have made a lasting impact on the vitality of our community.For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1990s/creating-eco-conscious-citizens/
Joy Loewen is CEO of the National Screen Institute and a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation since 2019. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Joy shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
With more than 50 years of conservation efforts and 660 acres of urban greenspace, FortWhyte Alive continues to grow with the community and nature around it. BeCause Radio spoke with Carolyn Townend, Communications and Brand Manager at FortWhyte Alive, to learn more about the organization's roots in wildlife conservation and how they've expanded and adapted over the years.
Peri Venkatesh and Patrice Yamada are Winnipeg Foundation Donors and Legacy Circle Members. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Patrice shares their vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
In the eighth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1990s.For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1990s/reflecting-on-its-role-in-the-community/
The eighth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1990s.For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1990s/the-rises-and-falls-of-a-prairie-city/
On August 3, a formal opening ceremony was held at The Forks for a new public artwork created by KC Adams called Tanisi keke totamak …. Ka cis teneme toyak, which means "What can we do, to respect each other."The 11-foot-tall installation is fabricated out of steel and concrete with internally lit flames, and it is located at the Peace Meeting Site, close to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at The Forks. It's one of a series of public art installations commissioned by The Winnipeg Foundation for The Forks as part of The Foundation's ongoing Green Spaces Strategy. The other installations are by Val Vint and Jaimie Isaac, and all three installations are being supported by project curator, Dr. Julie Nagam.BeCause Radio spoke with KC Adams following the opening to learn more about her vision for the installation and what she's hoping people will reflect on when they see it.
Since 1986, the Manitoba Children's Museum has been a place where kids can learn and imagine in an interactive learning environment. BeCause Radio spoke with Lisa McDonald, Director of Marketing & Communications at the Manitoba Children's Museum, to learn more about the museum, the difficulty of being closed for the better part of a year, and some of the successes that have come out of the organization's pivoting and problem-solving.
Dorota Blumczynska stepped into the role of CEO at the Manitoba Museum earlier this year in the midst of one of the many closures museums and other organizations and businesses have had to push through. In this interview, Dorota shares what she's learned about the Manitoba Museum since starting, and how she plans to help shape its future to foster community, make space for complicated conversations, and be an agent of change.
Patricia Mainville is the Principal at Argyle Alternative High School and a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Patricia shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
Connie Newman is the Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Senior Centres. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Connie shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
The seventh episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1980s.For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1980s/standing-up-for-rights/
In the seventh episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1980s.For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1980s/keeping-pace-with-the-times/
The Gathering Space recently opened at Niizhoziibean, formerly known as the South Point, at The Forks. Built by Indigenous leaders, The Gathering Space is a special, welcoming place for small ceremonies, concerts and celebrations, or as a beautiful place to visit and rest.BeCause Radio spoke with Niigaan Sinclair, Indigenous Curator of The Forks Historical Site, to learn more about the importance of The Gathering Space, and how Indigenous and non-Indigenous visitors can learn from, and appreciate, the space.
Viola Prowse is the former Executive Director, and a current Board Member, of the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Viola shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre has been promoting and celebrating Chinese culture in Winnipeg for nearly 40 years. BeCause Radio spoke with Ben Lee, President of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre, to learn more about the history of the WCCCC and its plans for the future.
Immigration Partnership Winnipeg collaborates to improve settlement and integration supports and resources for newcomers in Winnipeg. BeCause Radio spoke with Hani Ataan Al-Ubeady, Director of Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, to learn more about IPW, its recent anti-racism campaign, and how Winnipeggers can learn more about, and the importance of celebrating, Winnipeg's cultural diversity.
Gerry Labossiere is a retired CPA and served as a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation from 2012 to 2020. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Gerry shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
June 19th is Juneteenth, commemorating the legal end to slavery in the United States. Juneteenth has increased in prominence as more people gain a greater understanding of the past and present systemic racism against Black people and other peoples of colour. Today, Juneteenth celebrates Black history, culture and progress, and the United States Senate recently voted unanimously to make Juneteenth a federal holiday in the U.S.Locally, Black History Manitoba has been celebrating and promoting Manitoban and Canadian Black history for more than 40 years. BeCause Radio spoke with Nadia Thompson, Chair of Black History Manitoba, to learn more about the history of the organization, Black History Manitoba's current and future activities, and the importance of recognizing Juneteenth and the history of Black communities in Canada.
Winnipeg is fortunate to have such a diverse population. Our unique cultures enrich the Canadian mosaic and contribute to our collective heritage. However, for generations the dominant narrative often focused on the settler experience and perspective. Society – and charities – are now working to share stories that represent the full spectrum of our diversity.https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/preserving-and-celebrating-our-history-and-people/
Shahina Siddiqui is the Executive Director of Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA.) In this instalment of Our Next 100, Shahina shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
The power of a community foundation is it allows citizens to work together to make a greater difference. The Foundation has always appreciated that each donor has their own passions, and offers giving options to realize those individual interests.https://www.wpgfdn.org/incredible-impact/supporting-your-passions-while-working-together/
For 10 years, CanU has been inspiring and building confidence in youth Grades 5-12 through its mentorship and educational programs. During the month of June, CanU is hosting the CanU Challenge, where participants are doing some good for themselves or their community, all while raising the profile of CanU's learning experiences.BeCause Radio spoke with Damien Crowley, Communications and Development Lead with CanU, and Tarun, a CanU Challenge Ambassador, to tell us all about how they're improving their communities, raising money, and awareness for the great work that CanU does.
Volunteer Manitoba has a long history of supporting, celebrating and building capacity for volunteerism in our province. Its newest program, Support2Support, is designed for leaders in Winnipeg's charitable sector, providing instruction and coaching on building resilience in times of stress and uncertainty so that non-profit leaders can help to support their organizations.BeCause Radio spoke with Jackie Hunt, Executive Director of Volunteer Manitoba, to learn more.
Baljot Rai is a Grade 9 student at St. Paul's High School and Youth in Philanthropy participant. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Baljot shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
Our Annual Legacy Circle Celebration couldn't be in person this year, so we did the next best thing: A digital celebration for all of our Legacy Circle Members! Join us on BeCause Radio for highlights from the event.
Meals on Wheels Winnipeg has been serving Winnipeg for more than 50 years, delivering nutritious meals to people in need.BeCause Radio spoke with Rhonda Gardner, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Winnipeg, to learn more about how its work goes well beyond meal delivery, ensuring clients feel a sense of connection and caring:
The sixth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1970s.For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/unrest-locally-and-around-the-world/
Jessica da Silva is the Director of Youth Agencies Alliance. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Jessica shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg's next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation's magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
In the sixth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1970s.For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/supporting-innovative-social-programming/
Peter Koroma is the Founder of Sierra Leone Refugee Resettlement. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Peter shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years.About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of The Foundation’s magazine, Building a vision for our next 100 years. You can find the essays on our website at wpgfdn.org/next100, or read the full issue on our Publications page.
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