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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/