For Asian Women of Winnipeg’s (AWOW) 10th anniversary of Lohri Mela, held on January 11, the organization again reshaped how it approaches community celebrations. Lohri Mela is a traditional seasonal festival from North India that celebrates new beginnings, including the arrival of a newborn boy or a new bride intoContinue Reading
Whether it’s open for just nine days, as in the winter of 2023/2024, or for most of the season, the Nestaweya River Trail is expensive to maintain, with annual costs reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars. To offset the expenses, the Forks Foundation launched the Trail Together campaign. Funds helpContinue Reading
As the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg prepares to open its doors on November 05, the charitable organization, supporting individuals and families for over a century, is already anticipating a high volume of hamper requests. In the 2023 Christmas season, a record number of hampers were requested, which caused substantialContinue Reading
Community is the cornerstone of any celebration. In that spirit of collaboration, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre (Ma Mawi), the Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, and the City of Winnipeg are holding “Halloweek.” Throughout the last week of October, Halloween-themed activities are being held for Winnipeg’s North End as aContinue Reading
Many Winnipegers have begun the yearly transition as we trade our shorts and t-shirts for the jackets, hats, and mitts shoved deep within our dusty closets. Although we hope it won’t come, winter always arrives in Manitoba sooner than later, and as we prepare ourselves for the fridged nights, we,Continue Reading
There’s plenty to experience this summer. You don’t even have to leave the city. Winnipeg is buzzing with cultural and community events from French culture and enjoying downtown festivities; there’s no shortage of activities to immerse yourself in the local scene. Jeudis Franco Thursdays (JFT), held every Thursday from JuneContinue Reading
July 1st marked Canada Day, the 157th anniversary of confederation in 1867. For so long, people across the country celebrated wholeheartedly, proud of their flag and country. In today’s day and age, as we work to address reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous people, the interpretation of Canada Day has changed forContinue Reading
Midsommar, a deeply rooted Swedish tradition, is a vibrant celebration that heralds the arrival of summer and honours the longest day of the year. This festival, which dates back hundreds of years in Sweden, has found a new home in Canada, thanks to the efforts of the Scandinavian Cultural CentreContinue Reading
As we enter February, Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important that we recognize the mental health struggles many Canadians face every day. Despite a very mild winter across the country – with the exception of a few particularly cold and snowy weeks – many Canadians are facing a familiar foe:Continue Reading
With the coming new year and holiday festivities happening for many, some among us will come together with friends and family to celebrate another year with parties and dinners. While we celebrate, it is easy to lose sight of how the holidays are for the less fortunate, those many whoContinue Reading
