Bethany Kolisniak, candidate for School Trustee in Louis Riel School Division Ward 4, joins Graham McDonald on Winnipeg Votes 2026 to discuss the future of public education in one of Winnipeg’s fastest-growing communities.
In this in-depth conversation, Bethany shares how her lifelong connection to the ward, her family’s experience in the education system, and her background in public service have shaped her priorities.
Topics include support for students with autism, ADHD, and other learning needs, multilingual learners, French immersion, Indigenous language programming, school overcrowding, budgeting, and infrastructure upgrades.
Bethany also discusses her proposal for a student observer on the school board, her views on responsible use of taxpayer dollars, and how schools can better serve diverse communities while preparing for future growth.
👉 Watch the full interview and share your thoughts in the comments. What issue will matter most to you when you vote in Winnipeg’s 2026 municipal election?
https://youtu.be/LNzsb__a2M8
Disclaimer: As part of U Multicultural’s 2026 Winnipeg Municipal Election Coverage, candidates were invited to share messages with our audience. The views expressed in this article are the candidate’s own, and this article does not constitute an endorsement by U Multicultural.
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