Follow along as we work towards systems change and help create better outcomes for kids in our community.
September 23, 2020
Graduating high school at the age of 16-years-old describes Taylor Wilson’s personality to a T. She is a determined, independent and accomplished woman who is always looking to take on new challenges. With an extensive educational background that highlights her exceptional skills and work ethic, Taylor skipped grade 8 and graduated high school a year […]
READ MORESeptember 15, 2020
I’ve experienced an earthquake I’ve been in a hot-air balloon I’ve been stung by a jellyfish Before I let you know which statement is the lie, here’s a bit of background info about myself to further build on the anticipation that I know is building. Winnipeg has always been my home and […]
READ MOREAugust 24, 2020
Through a collaboration with The Winnipeg Foundation and donor Janet Simpson, The Winnipeg Boldness Project was able to purchase children’s books from various Indigenous authors to donate to the community. Granny’s House—a program created by the organizational collective Gwekaanimad and acts as a safe place for parents to bring their children when they need temporary […]
READ MOREAugust 18, 2020
‘This Place: 150 Years Retold’ is a graphic novel that tells the complex and, at times, tenuous story of Canada’s history through the eyes of Indigenous peoples. Published by Highwater Press—an imprint of Portage and Main Press that focuses on sharing stories from Indigenous authors— the book has received critical acclaim and won several awards. […]
READ MOREAugust 06, 2020
To call Mitch Bourbonniere busy would be an understatement. Often occupying several jobs at once, his scope of work is best described as a swiss army knife of helping. On any given day, he may fill the roles of: social worker, counsellor, safety patroller, university professor, cultural worker, driver, action therapist, youth support worker, social […]
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