Documentary highlights experiences of chronically homeless
A documentary highlighting the lived experiences of four chronically homeless people in British Columbia was screened at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights March 8….
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U of A highlights lack of diversity among U15 leadership positions
A recent study conducted by University of Alberta professor Malinda Smith for the University of Alberta Academic Women’s Association found a lack of diversity in…
Afro Prairie Film Festival anchors Black History Month
Black History Month is an international celebration occurring each February. Events in Winnipeg wrapped up on Feb. 24 with a community gala and closing ceremony…
Cash flowing into think tanks undermines impartiality of the political process
Large donations and dark money undermine the information presented in think tank studies.
Protesters camp at legislature following Cormier verdict
Darla Contois and a small group of protesters began camping on the Manitoba legislature grounds Feb. 22 after Raymond Cormier was acquitted of second degree…
Hundreds gather in solidarity with Boushie family
Hundreds gathered at the Odeena Celebration Circle at the Forks Saturday afternoon to rally in support of the family of Colten Boushie. Boushie, a 22-year-old…
Anti-abortion group asked to leave Fort Garry campus
Members of the Manitoban chapter of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) – an anti-abortion advocacy group – were asked to leave the Fort…
Winnipeg remembers victims of Quebec City Mosque shooting
Members of the Muslim community and the general public gathered Jan. 29 at the Manitoba legislature to commemorate the Quebec City Mosque shootings which took…
Equal Voice Manitoba hosts municipal election boot camp
A day-long training workshop titled “Municipal Campaign Boot Camp” was held at the legislature Jan. 27 in an attempt to get more women involved in…
Locally produced documentary highlights community economic development
A documentary titled “The Inclusive Economy: Stories of Community Economic Development (CED) in Manitoba,” premiered at Winnipeg Cinematheque Jan. 23. The film highlights the role…