The discoveries of unmarked graves at former Residential School sites continues to challenge us to confront a nation’s past in which innocent lives were stolen from their families and communities. We grieve with all Indigenous Peoples who endure the irreplaceable losses of lives taken from them and offer our deepest condolences.
Are you: An empty nester? Single, a couple or a family? Retired from the work force? Part-time employed? Self-employed? Seeking to make a positive impact? Want to know more? El’dad Home Share Program provides support services to people with intellectual disabilities, within the Winnipeg and surrounding areas. The Home Share program connects participant with hosts …
In gratitude for Gail Schellenberg’s lifelong commitment to education, Initiatives for Just Communities (IJC) is naming the renovated training space at the El’dad offices the Gail Schellenberg Training Centre. Gail served as the executive director for Initiatives for Just Communities from 2014 to 2020, when health issues intervened. She passed away on December 4, 2020. …
Dear readers: This obituary is written by Ken Penner, with input from Tai Jackson, in response to a story/obituary written for the Winnipeg Free Press by Danton Unger on Sept 4 about Roger Jackson. Roger was my friend. I’m sorry that’s he’s gone. He had requested that I come to visit him in the Stonewall …
Following the guidelines set out during Covid-19 has given Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) staff the challenge of connecting with core members and circle volunteers in new ways. Natalia Ilyniak, program director for CoSA in Manitoba, tells of a couple of ways they have found to maintain connections through this time: Jen and I …
Jessica is a presenter for Visions and Voices, a part of the Touchstone FASD program. Visions and Voices seeks to increase awareness in communities in order to reduce the stigma of FASD and to encourage healthy living. Presenters are role models who are willing to share their stories of hope, struggle, and accomplishment with the …
Lisa is a presenter for Visions and Voices, a part of the Touchstone FASD program. Visions and Voices seeks to increase awareness in communities in order to reduce the stigma of FASD and to encourage healthy living. Thank you Lisa for sharing your story. Good day everyone! My name is Lisa, and I have FASD. …
Covid-19 has created challenges for all of us. In some ways, our world seems a bit unfamiliar. We live with more worry, anxiety and uncertainty around us. Our routines have been altered – we can’t spend time with some of the people whose company we enjoy, and basic tasks like grocery shopping have become more …
