Public libraries face accusations of promoting pornography
Some parents faced off with their city council, demanding the library be denied funding over the content of certain children's books.
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Senate inquiry to highlight Indigenous contribution to economy
A recent report indicates 50,000 Indigenous-owned companies in Canada contribute up to $30 billion each year to the economy.
CMU to offer social work program with Mennonite heart
What will set CMU program apart is the equal importance it places on faculty teaching and research duties.
App provides supports for Indigenous people in Saskatchewan
The Talking Stick app allows Saskatchewan Indigenous people to text with peer advocates about their personal struggles.
Anger after Headingley women’s jail beadwork program halted
Many of the women were using money they were making through their program to help support their families and, in many cases, their children.
Student art to fuel Drag the Red
A Winnipeg student's artwork has since been transformed into a design emblazoned on T-shirts, owing to support from his principal.
Parks Canada on guard against zebra mussels
Boaters must not have used their craft in any other body of water this year and pass an inspection before June 15 to boat in Clear Lake.
Hundreds take to Winnipeg’s iconic intersection for Red Dress Day
Many at the event on Friday were people whose lives have been personally affected and altered due to violence against women.
More needs to be done to keep Indigenous women, girls safe
The Manitoba government said the Legislative Building would be lit in red. The province hoped the move would “encourage dialogue."
French immersion entry rules eased in Manitoba
The education department unveiled a policy document that outlines best practices and expectations for bilingual programming.
Senate inquiry to highlight Indigenous contribution to economy
A recent report indicates 50,000 Indigenous-owned companies in Canada contribute up to $30 billion each year to the economy.
CMU to offer social work program with Mennonite heart
What will set CMU program apart is the equal importance it places on faculty teaching and research duties.
App provides supports for Indigenous people in Saskatchewan
The Talking Stick app allows Saskatchewan Indigenous people to text with peer advocates about their personal struggles.
Anger after Headingley women’s jail beadwork program halted
Many of the women were using money they were making through their program to help support their families and, in many cases, their children.
Student art to fuel Drag the Red
A Winnipeg student's artwork has since been transformed into a design emblazoned on T-shirts, owing to support from his principal.
Parks Canada on guard against zebra mussels
Boaters must not have used their craft in any other body of water this year and pass an inspection before June 15 to boat in Clear Lake.
Hundreds take to Winnipeg’s iconic intersection for Red Dress Day
Many at the event on Friday were people whose lives have been personally affected and altered due to violence against women.
More needs to be done to keep Indigenous women, girls safe
The Manitoba government said the Legislative Building would be lit in red. The province hoped the move would “encourage dialogue."
French immersion entry rules eased in Manitoba
The education department unveiled a policy document that outlines best practices and expectations for bilingual programming.