Category: Decolonization and Indigenous Collaboration

Tomorrow’s Leaders

In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, United Way Winnipeg has created the TRC92 Indigenous Youth Employment Initiative, a youth-centred action plan to build more supportive and inclusive workplaces. ...

“Our culture is so powerful.”

With the support from agency partner Ka Ni Kanichihk, reconnecting with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing put Haley on the path to healing....

Indigenous ceremony saved Henry’s life

Escaping a life on the streets, Henry found healing at a United Way Winnipeg donor-supported agency. ...

After-school programs showed Gilbert the path to success

Out-of-school programs showed Gilbert the path to success, from breakfast clubs in the morning to floor hockey after school. "It was a safe haven."...

Mental Health and Mentorship – Megan’s Journey

A United Way Winnipeg donor-supported agency helped Megan stay connected with her culture and teach Indigenous youth to connect, too....

No Limit to Learning

Kyra faced racism and abuse alone until she discovered belonging at agency partner Ka Ni Kanichihk....

Peter Henderson Bryce: A Man of Conscience

United Way Winnipeg hosts an exhibit about Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce, an early whistleblower on residential schools....

Jordan never had anyone ‘respect me or acknowledge that fact that I was even there’

A survivor of inter-generational trauma found sobriety and belonging at agency partner Graffiti Art Programming. ...