Podcasts about findyourbecause

Peter McMullen, Executive Director of Lighthouse Mission, shares his personal journey through addiction and homelessness. His story highlights how Lighthouse Mission transforms lives with compassion, hope, empathy, love, and a commitment to community.

Three expert panelists join us to talk about the benefit and necessity of volunteerism in our city, how to get involved with the causes you care about, and the importance of volunteering/mentorship to the health of our communities.Guest panelists:Ashley Seymour - Executive Director, Volunteer ManitobaDaneil Hidalgo - Founder/Director, CommUnity204Rana Ahmed - Mayor's Volunteer Service Award recipients from the 2024 Annual Volunteer Awards

This week's episode features All Wiebe, Peer and Community Engagement Trainer and Advocate for people experiencing homelessness who has lived experience himself.  Al talks about how his experience living out of his car shapes his work today, his tireless advocacy and training, and some ideas and solutions from around the world to help with Winnipeg's homelessness crisis. 

Malaihka Siemens, Student studying Education at the University of Winnipeg and Build From Within program participant talks about her Indigeneity as it pertains to education, her cultural bonds and connections to Winnipeg, and her experience with the Build From Within program, that helps indigenous students become teachers.

Amber Clark-Wesley, Board Chair of The Pitikwé Skatepark, talks about how she got involved with Pitikwé and her work creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for youth to feel a sense of belonging in downtown Winnipeg.We talked about downtown revitalization, systemic barriers, intergenerational trauma, and working with partners and colleagues to reform systems and structures of oppression, and improve the outcomes for indigenous youth experiencing those systems.

Today's guest is the 5th and final episode highlighting filmmakers from the Cinematoba program, in partnership with the National Screen Institute.Alice Teufack is the filmmaker behind the film Grand Frère about André Doumbé, a Cameroonian refugee and Franco-Manitoban.Alice and I talk about André's life and legacy, her decision to completely change careers from the world of finance to the world of filmmaking, and the experience creating her first documentary film for Cinematoba.

Today's guest is Hilary McDonald, an archeologist and photographer by trade, and she's the 4th filmmaker in our series of conversations with Cinematoba filmmakers, whose film We Haven't Yet Said Thanks is available now, at www.wpgfdn.com/Hilary and I talk about her film that she shot in her hometown of Flin Flon. We talk about the mining industry and how that culture permeated the town, the arts scene up there, and how her film combined the themes of generosity, change, industry, globalization, with respect and gratitude for the land.

Today's guest is Faustina Dalmacio, who is one of five filmmakers selected for the first ever Cinematoba Film Fest, a partnership between The Winnipeg Foundation and The National Screen Institute.Faustina's film is called After School, and it's about two young sisters who have an after-school adventure, and how their community helps them when they lose their way.We talk about her experience growing up in a Filipino immigrant family, her approach to Cinematoba as a first-time-filmmaker, and how she conveys the themes of family, generosity, and community in her film.

In this episode, we meet Ama, a remarkable 16-year-old pursuing a health-sciences degree. Originally from Ghana, Ama shares her journey to Canada, highlighting the challenges she faced growing up, and her desire to make a difference in healthcare. Ama's childhood experiences with frequent illnesses and hospital stays served as a driving force behind her aspiration to become a doctor, particularly one who could help children in need.

In this episode, we speak with Tarun, a young videographer and content creator, pursuing his passion for videography and photography. Tarun started experimenting with engineering projects and eventually found his interest in electronic and tech-related fields through his involvement in CanU. https://canucanada.org/storiesgala/

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of a young athlete, Guneet, who has demonstrated remarkable leadership and determination in her pursuit of success in lacrosse. The conversation begins with Guneet sharing her childhood experiences and how her love for sports, particularly lacrosse, was sparked at a young age. She discusses her initial struggles in the sport, her decision to try out for Team Manitoba, and the motivation she drew from the Canada Summer Games.

In this episode, we follow Abigail's inspiring journey from Nigeria to Canada at the age of 11. Abigail candidly shares her challenges and adjustments to a new country, school, and culture, highlighting how these experiences shaped her resilience and determination. She emphasizes the importance of saying "yes" to new opportunities, leading to her exploration of various afterschool programs and STEM-related activities.To hear more stories like Abigael's, join us for the CanU Stories Gala: http://www.canucanada.org/StoriesGala

In the past three episodes we've discussed topics that can be divisive; the trustworthiness of our institutions, a sense of belonging where being inclusive can sometime result in exclusivity, and the environment where peoples' understandings of climate change often differ.    So today we want to engage our panel around the key elements necessary to having constructive and safe conversations, as most peoples' experiences vary.  

This episode discusses the state of the environment, how we talk about it, and how the impacts of human activity and sustainability practices are core to the long-term health of the planet and its inhabitants. This episode highlights voices in the sector who are working to make a change, and discusses how to get the climate emergency on the upcoming election agenda. Guests include Julia-Simone Rutgers from The Winnipeg Free Press/The Narwhal, Ron Thiessen from CPAWS, and Marshall Birch from Nature United.

A sense of belonging reflects an individual's social and environmental connections. Prior to the pandemic Winnipeggers experience an overall sense of belonging, but that figure plummeted in 2022. In episode two, we highlight different communities with varying perspectives on how to build a more inclusive Manitoba and what reforms they want to see.

 Why X Matters is a four-part, limited series podcast that explores civic engagement by unpacking The Winnipeg Foundation's Vital Signs® 2022. Join us each Thursday in September to hear from experts on the topics of Trust in Institutions, Sense of Belonging, The Environment, and The Empathy Deficit.Welcome to Episode 1 of Why X Matters. Our first episode explores the decline in trust in institutions amongst Winnipeggers, what it's like to navigate a culture of increased scrutiny and mistrust, and how institutions can help restore trust. 

Today's guest is Ashley Seymour, Executive Director of Volunteer Manitoba.Ashley and I talk about community connection, Manitoba's passion for volunteering, and how to make a difference in your community by volunteering not just money, but time and talent as well.

David Kron, Executive Director of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, talks about Cerebral Palsy and how differently it can present in different individuals, the stigmas and difficulties surrounding folks living with disabilities, and his continued advocacy work throughout his life. 

Today's guest is a special treat. One of my colleagues and favorite people to talk to, Michelle Gazze.Michelle has worked in the world of community engagement for many different organizations in her career, and as The Winnipeg Foundation's Community Engagement Coordinator, she has a profound perspective on the philanthropic sector and the future of giving.I sat down with Michelle to talk about inner-reflection, self identity, and how that pertains to the next generation of generosity, her work engaging with the grassroots and listening to community, and the current state of the sector, and the city.

Shereen Donetto, Executive Director of the Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, also known as IRCOM, talks about her work helping families integrate into Canadian society, the barriers involved in doing so, and what we can do to prepare for the inevitable increase in demand of our systems as the global refugee crisis continues to grow.

Brandy Blind tells us her story and what she has overcome, the incredible impact of the FGC program in Manitoba, and what our city still needs to do to help reunite families with kids caught up in the system. 

Sky Bridges, CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation, talks about the strategic vision for The Foundation moving forward, the path the organization is taking in response to Winnipeg Vital Signs 2022 and how collaborating with community can improve the well-being of Winnipeggers and make a lasting impact. 

Today's show is all about Journalism. My guest is Dan Lett and he's been a journalist and award-winning columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press since 1986. Dan recently launched the Niigaan and the Lone Ranger podcast with co-host, and friend of the show, Niigaan Sinclair.Niigaan and the Lone Ranger is streaming on all major podcast platforms and the show is already one of the best podcasts out there. Dan and I talk about the current state of Journalism, the concept of Moral Clarity, how the business model has evolved, and his tireless dedication to the cause.

Lisa Cowan is the Executive Director of the Tamarack Recovery Centre here in Winnipeg. Tamarack has been serving our community for nearly 50 years, offering community-based treatment and support for alcohol and drug addiction, as well as aftercare and transitional housing to help their clients make a lasting change in their lives.I sat down with Lisa Cowan from Tamarack Recovery Centre, to talk about her work and the modern context of addiction in 2022, the stigmas that continue to surround community-based treatment, and what the average person needs to know about people going through recovery.

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the Causes they care about, and the effect that it has on their lives. I'm Nolan Bicknell.Today's guest is another Winnipeg Foundation staff member who has been working in the philanthropic sector for decades. Megan Tate, Director of Community Grants, started with the Foundation in 1999.Her knowledge and understanding of the charitable sector in our city is unparalleled, and Megan and her team have an incredible connection with community organizations doing vital work in our city. Please enjoy my conversation with Megan Tate, Director of Community Grants at The Winnipeg Foundation.

Louise Simbandumwe is Co-Director of Supporting Employment and Economic Development, also known as SEED Winnipeg. Louise and her staff have been supporting individuals and families navigating our financial and social systems to help them reach economic empowerment.I sat down with Louise Simbandumwe, Co-Director of SEED Winnipeg Inc, to talk about economic development and empowerment in a post-covid world, the difficulties dealing with and navigating systemic barriers, and how to improve the lives of the most vulnerable among us.

Mary Beth Taylor has been encouraging generosity in all its forms since she was a child. As the Director of Donor Engagement at The Winnipeg Foundation, she leads a team helping donors in our province connect with the causes they care most about.I had the honor of sitting down with Mary Beth Taylor, a 30-year veteran of the philanthropic sector in Canada, to talk about the charity and non-profit model in our modern world, the impact of working in Canada's most generous province year over year, and what the future holds for the next generation of giving.

Cam Bennett is a Manitoba staple in the film and television production community.As current Program Manager for Cinematoba, Cam was previously executive producer for MTS TV (Bell MTS) Stories From Home. His work has been broadcast on APTN, CBC, CTV, Global, Discovery, Life Network, History UK and The SciFi Network. Cinematoba is a new storytelling initiative brought to you by the National Screen Institute and The Winnipeg Foundation, and we couldn't be happier to have Cam on board.I sat down with Cam Bennet, Program Manager of Cinematoba, to talk about his 4 decades of experience in film and TV production, the current landscape of media and content, and what we hope to bring to life through Cinematoba.

Shahina Siddiqui is a speaker, educator, community leader, and the co-founder and volunteer executive director of the Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA). I've wanted her on the podcast since we first launched, and I'm honored that she is my guest today.Shahina has a wisdom and a presence that few people have, and her perspective on life and all its challenges is incredible. I sat down with Shahina Siddiqui to talk about life, her faith, her career with ISSA and the wonderful work they're doing, and how our community can collectively heal in a post-COVID world.

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell.Today's guest is a real pro. Adam Glynn, the Station Manager at CJNU here in Winnipeg. CJNU of course is Winnipeg's Community Radio Station, living at 93.7 FM on your dials or streaming live at CJNU.ca.Since taking over, Adam has been a tireless community champion and has brought CJNU into the modern era while staying true to its nostalgic roots. I sat down with Adam Glynn, Station Manager for 93.7 CJNU in Winnipeg, to talk about his journey to Canada and the immigration process, the value and staying power of community radio, and how CJNU soldiered through the pandemic without missing a beat.

Monika Pichor is helping young people in Winnipeg reconnect with their culture through music, art, ceremony, and more. Monika coordinates the Butterfly Club at Ka Ni Kanichihk, where she mentors youth and helps guide them in whatever areas they need through a holistic approach. I sat down with Monika Pichor, Program Coordinator of The Butterfly Club at Ka Ni Kanichihk, to talk about reconnecting youth with their culture, the importance of truth in reconciliation, and the reciprocity of mentorship. 

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation. Where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell.Today's guest is Susan Sader, Executive Director of Good Neighbours Active Living Centre. Good Neighbours has been supporting seniors with their physical, mental, and emotional well-being for decades, and is an incredible resource in our city. Susan has been with Good Neighbours for 20 years, and is an expert when it comes to meeting seniors where they're at with activities, meals, hobbies, friendships, and more.I sat down with Susan Sader, Executive Director of Good Neighbours Active Living Centre, to talk about seniors' needs during COVID-19, the importance of dealing with social isolation, and all of the connections and lessons she's acquired over her 20-years with Good Neighbours.

ACOMI's Board President Titi Tijani, and Director of Operations Tolu Ilelaboye join us to talk about African Communities of Manitoba Incorporated (ACOMI), their roles with the organization, and their dedication to community. Tolu and Tiji are working every day to connect communities and strengthen the bonds between our city. We are honored to hear their stories, ideas, and perspectives about what it means to be a community champion and model citizen that fights for equitable, flourishing communities.

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives, my name is Nolan Bicknell.Today's guest is Paul Samyn, 15th editor in the 150-year history of the Winnipeg Free Press. It's a little bit crazy to be a journalist right now, and Paul and his team are leading our province with the promise to deliver the information people need to make educated decisions, despite a growing distrust in media around the world.I sat down with Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press, to talk about the current state of journalism in our society, the way the industry has evolved over the last 30 years, and some potential solutions to bring back a little bit of sanity to the conversation.

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 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 Kit Daley, Executive Director of the Dauphin 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 Shauna Curtin, Chair of the Selkirk 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ayn Wilcox and her team at Klinic Community Health are committed to helping Winnipeggers care for their mental, physical, and emotional health, by offering community health services focused on meeting people where they're at. Health care during COVID-19 has been a struggle for everyone, and Ayn and her team are doing their best to continue to provide the care people often desperately need.I sat down with Ayn Wilcox, Interim Executive Director at Klinic Community Health, to talk about the current state of health care and health care workers in 2021, and how her team continues to strive for Equity, collaboration, and a holistic approach to health.