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Community Helpers Unite (CHU) is tackling food insecurity and supporting at-risk youth in Winnipeg’s North End by providing thousands of meals, harm reduction supplies, and inclusive spaces. 🍽️💙 Through partnerships, CHU fosters community healing and empowerment.

https://u-channel.ca/supporting-the-north-end-inside-and-outside-the-kitchen/

Celebrating 90 years, SERC has evolved from the Birth Control Society to a leader in sexual health education, 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy, and STI prevention in Manitoba. 🌍 Despite progress, challenges like misinformation, funding cuts, and pushback on inclusive education persist, but SERC remains committed to accessible, evidence-based services.

https://u-channel.ca/serc-reflects-on-90-years-of-service-and-the-future-of-sexual-health/

🎨✨ Indigenous artist Justine Proulx's 200-foot muralReturning to Our Roots outside Winnipeg's RBC Convention Centre is a vibrant journey through the seasons, blending culture, nature, and storytelling. With themes of balance, connection, and renewal, Proulx hopes to spark conversations and inspire deeper ties to Indigenous heritage. 🌿🦬

https://u-channel.ca/new-indigenous-mural-to-inspire-dialogue-and-reflection-in-winnipeg/

Winnipeg’s fight against food waste and emissions is gaining momentum. A project to install refrigerated shipping containers for food rescue has hit the halfway mark of its $25K goal, aiming to help meal programs & reduce landfill emissions. 🍎♻️

https://u-channel.ca/new-initiative-aims-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-meal-programs-in-winnipeg/

Craig Street Cats in Winnipeg is struggling to continue its spay and neuter programs due to a severe veterinarian shortage, which has forced the closure of its adoption centre. With a growing demand for vets worldwide, Manitoba is seeking solutions to address the crisis, such as increased funding and international recruitment.

https://u-channel.ca/the-growing-demand-for-veterinary-services-in-manitoba/

Kolo Shop 🇨🇦✨, a cozy new gift shop in Winnipeg, helps Ukrainian artists and crafters rebuild their lives by selling handmade goods. Founded by war-displaced Ukrainians, it’s a community-driven space fostering resilience and cultural connection.

https://u-channel.ca/new-gift-shop-is-helping-war-displaced-ukrainian-artisans-thrive/

After debuting at local festivals, Kateryna and Havrylo launched independently in Winnipeg’s theatre scene. Actress-turned-producer Rachel Smith navigated the unexpected challenges of production. Written by Clair Borody, the play explores the experiences of an elderly Ukrainian-Canadian couple, blending tradition and fantasy while offering a unique cultural connection for newcomers.

https://u-channel.ca/local-play-steps-beyond-festivals-to-launch-independent-production/

🦉 The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (PWRC) took in six owls from five different species—an unprecedented event highlighting the growing challenges wildlife face in urban environments. Through rescue efforts, education, and conservation, PWRC helps protect owls and other animals while teaching communities how to coexist with nature. 🌿

https://u-channel.ca/six-owls-find-care-at-prairie-wildlife-rehabilitation-centre/

The Gimli International Film Festival 🎬 is expanding its outreach to attract more visitors from Winnipeg, with plans for year-round events and new initiatives for its 25th anniversary. Staples like the RBC Sunset Beach screenings and the 48-Hour Filmmaking Challenge will return alongside special celebrations for Gimli’s Icelandic heritage.

https://u-channel.ca/gimli-international-film-festival-aims-to-draw-winnipeg-crowds-for-25th-anniversary/

Robert Maytwayashing is Anishinaabe, raised in his people on the Lake Manitoba First Nation in Manitoba's Interlake Region. Robert discusses prophecy and the fact that only by uniting can humanity overcome today's challenges. This is a continuation of that story. ✨

Learn more from Robert and other Indigenous speakers on Amplifying Voices - https://u-channel.ca/amplifying-voices/

Amplifying voices is in partnership with First Peoples Radio and is funded through the Community Radio Fund of Canada / Fonds canadien de la radio communautaire.