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The City of Winnipeg is co-developing a Greenspace and Biodiversity Policy with Indigenous governments, aiming to protect 1,000 acres of green space while advancing reconciliation through Two-Eyed Seeing. 🤝 This initiative blends Indigenous knowledge with environmental planning to preserve natural corridors for future generations.

https://u-channel.ca/winnipegs-new-greenspace-plan-puts-indigenous-knowledge-at-the-forefront/

The Manitoba government is launching a pilot to translate Hansard into 7 Indigenous languages, starting with Anishinaabemowin, aiming to preserve and revitalize culture through language. 🌱 However, some like Robert Maytwayashing remain skeptical, warning that without true commitment, this effort may be more about optics than impact.

https://u-channel.ca/fluent-speaker-questions-manitobas-plan-to-translate-proceedings-into-indigenous-languages/

Inspired by Mike Myers' "Elbows Up" moment on SNL 🇨🇦, Winnipeg artist Carolyne Scramstad created a hockey-playing beaver 🦫🏒 design that has taken off, resonating with Canadians embracing national pride and unity. Through her brand, Real Salty Design, Scramstad sees this movement as both a creative success and a reflection of growing solidarity in uncertain times.

https://u-channel.ca/how-a-hockey-playing-beaver-has-become-a-symbol-of-solidarity/

Oleh Dehtiarov trains six days a week, not just for an Ironman, but to raise $100K for Ukraine’s armed forces. His Iron Hearts for Ukraine initiative invites athletes to turn their training into action!

Advocates rallied at the Legislature ahead of Budget 2025, calling for real solutions to end homelessness. The budget promises $73M for housing support & 670 new units, but groups like the Right to Housing Coalition say it’s only half of what’s needed. 📢

Tom Simms, a representative of Just Elections, presented a 12-point plan to the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) Board, advocating for school board elections to remain free from financial influence. On March 17, the WSD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to support these recommendations. Ward 3 Trustee and Board Chair Kathy Heppner emphasized that the decision was made to uphold accountability to constituents.

https://u-channel.ca/winnipeg-school-division-endorses-campaign-finance-reform/

🎭From winning Manitoba Regionals to overcoming stage fright, these students prove that spontaneity and friendship create magic on and off the stage. ✨

https://u-channel.ca/award-winning-improv-team-explores-the-secret-to-their-success/

AI weapon scanners at Health Sciences Centre's emergency departments are making staff and patients feel safer. 🏥 Following a successful pilot, HSC has fully implemented the technology, sparking interest from hospitals across Canada. 🇨🇦

https://u-channel.ca/ai-scanners-reduce-weapon-threats-at-hsc/

The recovery of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran from the Prairie Green Landfill marks a bittersweet victory for their families, who fought tirelessly for the search despite initial government opposition. Advocates continue their efforts, saying that this moment must reignite action and justice for MMIWG2S+.

https://u-channel.ca/harris-and-myrans-remains-recovered-but-advocates-say-the-fight-for-mmiwg2s-justice-continues/

After the passing of MLA Nello Altomare, east Winnipeg's Transcona riding heads back to the polls for a byelection on March 18.

Four candidates will be on the ballot: Shannon Corbett for NDP, Shawn Nason for PC, Brad Boudreau for Liberal, and Susan Auch as independent. U Multicultural contacted all candidates, but Shannon Corbett and Susan Auch have not responded.

Join me, Ryan Funk, as we speak with candidate Brad Boudreau.

⁠https://u-channel.ca/transcona-heads-to-the-polls/⁠