Update as of Friday, December 09, 4:38 PM. Pembina Trails Division’s Fort Richmond Collegiate received a non-specific bomb threat after classes on Thursday, December 08, 2022. The school day passed with no incidents reported. The Winnipeg Police Service was called and dispatched to the school. An email from the schoolContinue Reading
Starting in the 1980s with only 25 students, the India School of Dance, Music & Theatre in Winnipeg has grown to accommodate over 150. Over the last four decades, the school has proven to be a leader in the Arts. From 1987, with the Prix Manitoba Award for outstanding workContinue Reading
In some countries, being queer can be a death sentence. Seventy countries have jurisdictions that criminalize private, consensual, same-sex sexual activity. In eight countries, LGBTQ+ individuals face the death penalty. Reaching Out Winnipeg (ROW) is changing the lives of sexual orientation/gender identity minority (SOGI) asylum refugees. This group of passionateContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/wQhEjmKNpTY It can sometimes feel disheartening to hear what’s happening worldwide. When it comes to politics, things are more divisive than ever. On November 24, Winnipeggers stood together to make a difference, marching for the Take Back the Night (TBTN) movement. The first ever Take Back The Night event wasContinue Reading
Documentaries are unique tools to tell a story. How many have been glued to the screen as they see events unfold? Nettie Wild has set the stage for what a documentary can genuinely be. She created provocative documentary films and shifted to art pieces, believing art can tell the complexitiesContinue Reading
An emerging Indigenous artist who independently produces, writes, records, and releases all of his music has found major success. Another intriguing aspect of his musical journey is that he has been blind since birth. Music is critical to Matthew Monias, “Mattmac,” pushes through whatever challenges are ahead of him andContinue Reading
Have you ever travelled to another country and felt utterly lost and isolated because you didn’t speak the local language? That’s how newcomers feel leaving their homes to create a new life here in Canada. Some may know a tiny amount of English, others none. Bridges English Language School offersContinue Reading
Utilizing the energy and political movements of punk rock, a new bedroom band has one goal to lift spirits with their eclectic blend of fuzzed-out punk and deconstructed pop. Olenka Krakus and Jeffrey Moon created Positive People. For music creators, the pandemic opened possibilities for producing their art, and lockdownsContinue Reading
The past few years have been difficult for most people. We’ve heard stories of lost jobs and people losing everything. Homelessness, addiction, mental health, employment and food security have become much more apparent and a reality for many more. But these are things that people have been struggling with forContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/AQ5yh8UaHnI Names have not been included on request from participants due to the sensitive nature of the situation. Friday, Winnipeg’s Afghan community gathered on the steps of Manitoba’s legislative building to speak out against the ongoing genocide of the Hazaras people. Shouting, “Stop Hazara Genocide!” the protest is a globalContinue Reading
Truth and Reconciliation Day is one of the most important holidays in Canada. It is considered an essential priority for everyone to get proper education about the history of Indigenous People and Residential Schools. Education is considered one of the first steps a country could take to achieve new visions.Continue Reading
Downtown Winnipeg was abustle Saturday evening as thousands of residents explored the darkened streets lit up by magnificent displays for the 13th annual Nuit Blanche. Originating in France, Nuit Blanche is an event of contemporary and visual arts held worldwide. Hosted by Culture Days Manitoba, Winnipeg’s event invites residents andContinue Reading
Reports released by Manitoba Agriculture presented data on the harvest season of Manitoba in the month of September, and the reports clearly show that some crops have not reached the average yield. The reason for sure is the weather, as reported by Manitoba Agriculture. Many scientists and researchers predict thatContinue Reading
Almost 40,000 Manitobans work in the agricultural sector, a prominent part of Manitoba’s economy. To celebrate these workers’ diligent work and increase awareness around agriculture, Manitoba has dedicated a week of September as Food and Farm Awareness week. This year was the eighth annual. “Manitoba’s agri-food industry produces a diverseContinue Reading
Canada has 7% of the world’s renewable freshwater. Although humans never destroy water, freshwater sources can be contaminated by chemicals or are currently unavailable due to the water cycle. The amount that is of a certain quality and supply is what is known as renewable. With the continued development ofContinue Reading
Chubby Cree is a Grandmother-Grandson music group using the healing power of music to empower women and youth and increase awareness of social issues across their hometown of Edmonton. The founder of Chubby Cree Carol has taught her family how to drum. Raising her grandchildren, she noticed young Noah hadContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/7YFrAvF7rSM Painters, writers, performers, and artists of all disciplines found mentorship thanks to a program created in the memory of activist and musician Gerry Atwell. Hosted at the St. Norbert Arts Centre, where Atwell was a board member, GerryFest hosts the works of artists from the Gerry Atwell Mentorship Program,Continue Reading
It can be a struggle when one has a long-term illness. It eats away not only your physical self but your mental health. Relation Ships is a new EP created by Vivek Mehmi, an independent artist who took his pain of sickness and emotional loss and turned it into music.Continue Reading
https://youtu.be/HS8xHW71F1s It was an exhilarating past few days for the largest Icelandic community outside of Iceland with the 22nd Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF). Kicking off with an opening ceremony Wednesday evening, GIFF was host to film industry members, Manitobans, and world visitors to enjoy over 70 diverse and acclaimedContinue Reading
For the past two years, the Gimi International Film Festival (GIFF) has had to modify its programming offering a curated selection of films digitally. Now on its 22nd anniversary, the festival is back in a big way, with in-person events. Wednesday night, film industry members, Manitoba legislators, and representatives fromContinue Reading
