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SUBMITTED Some members of 204 Volunteers Caring Manitobans in Action, formerly known as 204 Neighbourhood Watch.

A new name for ongoing good work

Shelley Cook
3:00 AM Dec. 12, 2022

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES The Neechie Nights name and concept was developed by Amy Jackson of Native Love Notes after the success of a social celebrating her company’s first year in business.

Making a pitch, building connections

Shelley Cook
3:00 AM Nov. 21, 2022

“It was like a dream come true, to do something not only for the Winnipeg Jets, but for my community,” Dalayoan said of the logo design he created for the first annual Winnipeg Jets Filipino Heritage Night.

Filipino Heritage logo ‘dream come true’

Tyler Searle
3:15 AM Nov. 14, 2022

SUPPLIED Ruvimbo Chimutsa, president and founder of the Grace & Nelly Project, says more than 70 per cent of girls in rural Zimbabwe can’t afford menstrual products and an estimated five per cent of Zimbabwean girls do not finish school because of that.

Giving Zimbabwe schoolgirls menstrual rights

Emmanuel Nwaneri
2:00 AM Oct. 11, 2022

Newcomer mental health topic for early discussion

Newcomer mental health topic for early discussion

Daniela Cohen
2:00 AM Oct. 11, 2022

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS On Sept. 23, Wayne’s World Youth Lounge at Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre officially launched with a grand opening at 510 King St.

Inspiring legacy of caring lives on

Janine LeGal
3:00 AM Oct. 3, 2022

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Ebb and Flow food bank is a labour of love

Cierra Bettens
2:00 AM Sep. 6, 2022

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Agustin Doming enrolled in culinary school in the ‘90s but put it on the back burner when he became a parent. Now he’s reviving the dream.

Feeding an appetite for connection

Cierra Bettens
3:00 AM Aug. 29, 2022

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Deputy mayor Markus Chambers, St. Norbert-Seine River ward councillor since 2018, is backing Scott Gillingham’s bid to be the city’s next mayor.

Diverse, growing immigrant population pivotal in vote

Emmanuel Nwaneri
3:01 AM Aug. 15, 2022

After 30 years, his dancing days are done, but David Budd, 61, cherishes his regalia and still attends powwows with great pride. (Ethan Cairns / Winnipeg Free Press)

In tune with the heartbeat of Mother Earth

Cierra Bettens
3:00 AM Jul. 25, 2022

MARTA GUERRERO/LA LIBERTE Worried about the loneliness that plagues many international students, Gode Katembo decided soccer might be the cure, and the Manitoba African Cup of Nations was born.

Taking a health concern to the soccer pitch

Emmanuel Nwaneri
7:00 PM Jul. 19, 2022

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Jackie Wild, president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council, in front of a mural of Dr. Jose Rizal, a national hero in the Philippines who fought against Spanish colonization during the tail end of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

Filipino-Canadians host networking event on Monday

Gabrielle Piché
2:01 AM Jun. 25, 2022

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Airline tests limits of South African passport fraud

Emmanuel Nwaneri
7:09 AM Jun. 13, 2022

Psychologist Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman created the online survey ‘Bias outside the box’ that takes a look into participants’ unconscious thinking. (Jesse Boily / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Examining racial bias ‘outside the box’

Bryce Hunt
3:00 AM Jun. 13, 2022

NCM founder and publisher, George Abraham, poses with his award and with chair of the NCM board, Gavin Barrett, at the CJF Awards hosted at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto Tuesday evening. Photo courtesy: Lauren Botha

Reader Bridge content partner wins digital news prize

Rachel Morgan / New Canadian Media
1:40 PM Jun. 10, 2022

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Accents are part of us and should be accepted

Ayodele Odeyemi
3:00 AM May. 30, 2022

Diwa Marcelino photo Stefanie Martin, member of Anakbayan Manitoba and Migrante International stated that historical revisionism would impact the freedom, sovereignty, and human rights of Filipinos here and abroad. Diwa Marcelino photo Stefanie Martin, member of Anakbayan Manitoba and Migrante International stated that historical revisionism would impact the freedom, sovereignty, and human rights of Filipinos here and abroad.

Philippines election draws Manitoba protest

Rhea Lisondra
2:01 AM May. 25, 2022

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS PCCM president Virgie Gayot (left) and PCCM chair of events and programs Dante Aviso. Gayot says upcoming events will be an opportunity for friends to reconnect.

Happy to be gathering again

Malak Abas
2:01 AM May. 9, 2022

First Eid in Winnipeg a mixed blessing

First Eid in Winnipeg a mixed blessing

Abdul Farid Ahmad
2:01 AM May. 7, 2022

Kidist Demessie, who moved to Winnipeg from Ethiopia, attends an International Women’s Day event at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre March 27. Overall, Kidi Ethiopia (Demessie’s YouTube channel) has drawn more than 1.14 million views. Demessi’s videos show those who are interested in moving here what they’re getting into ahead of time. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Reaching out to Ethiopian immigrants

Gabrielle Piché
3:00 AM Apr. 11, 2022

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Dustin Seguin (left) and mentor Adam Kowal.

Mentorship opens doors for Indigenous youth

Maggie Macintosh
8:14 PM Apr. 8, 2022

Breaking a monthly silence in Ethiopia

Gabrielle Piché
3:00 AM Apr. 4, 2022

Daniel Crump / Winnipeg Free Press Files Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization.

SCO launches Jordan’s Principle post in WSD

Maggie Macintosh
2:00 AM Mar. 4, 2022

Writer and award-winning producer Kim Wheeler in her studio. (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)

Podcast platform for Indigenous women’s voices

Janine LeGal
3:00 AM Jan. 17, 2022

Morgan Fontaine is learning Ojibwe through the online language table sessions, to honour her late husband Theodore, who was dedicated to the protection and retention of Indigenous languages after his experiences in residential schools. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press)

Laughing, learning, sharing in language class

Bryce Hunt
3:00 AM Jan. 10, 2022

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Noah Wilson, business development manager for Indigenous Young Entrepreneurs at Futurpreneur Canada, poses for a portrait in Winnipeg on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. For Malak story. Winnipeg Free Press 2021.

Reconciliation a long-term business

Malak Abas
2:00 AM Dec. 20, 2021

Leila Castro, administrator of the 204 Filipino Forum and Marketplace, says the online network has inspired many positive community initiatives, including the 204 Neighbourhood Watch street safety patrols. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)

Community working together

Tyler Searle
3:00 AM Dec. 13, 2021

Former treaty commissioner Jamie Wilson said he looks forward to using the skills garnered from his various careers in his new role at RRC Polytechnic. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)

Red River takes reconciliation step

Kevin Rollason
3:00 AM Nov. 29, 2021

Robin Love painted the Rainbow Portal mural inside the South Winnipeg Family Information Centre rented space in the basement of Fort Garry United Church. (Supplied)

Murals bring colour, play, inspiration

Julia-Simone Rutgers
3:00 AM Nov. 22, 2021

Postcards for Reconciliation

Postcards for Reconciliation

Viv Ketchum
3:00 AM Nov. 15, 2021

Harneet Aujla practises bhangra, a Punjabi folk dance, she will be performing with a group from Maples Collegiate for the Seven Oaks School Division Diwali festival. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)

Diwali celebrations dispel darkness of pandemic

Julia-Simone Rutgers
3:00 AM Nov. 1, 2021

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Dallas Holden, a staff member, adds whipped cream to plates of pie at Siloam Mission on Friday when the organization fed dozens of community members Thanksgiving lunch.

Helping families break bread

Julia-Simone Rutgers
4:00 AM Oct. 12, 2021

Supplied Bradden Bushie was last seen by his parents on Nov. 16, 2013, when he was 18 years old.

Pair paddled canoe 350 km to honour missing son

Julia-Simone Rutgers
4:00 AM Sep. 27, 2021

Shereen Denetto is returning to the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba as its new executive director. IRCOM is marking its 30th anniversary this year. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)

Dedicated to helping newcomers

Melissa Martin
3:00 AM Sep. 20, 2021

Photos by Daniel Crump / Winnipeg Free Press Pajack Obeing is a mentee in the Raising New Voices mentorship program, which aims to provide opportunities for emerging artists from communities typically underrepresented in the arts world.

Magnificent mentorship program

Julia-Simone Rutgers
4:00 AM Sep. 7, 2021

Rylee Nepinak and his brother River led Anishiative’s first land-based leadership camp for youth over three days at Cedar Lake. (Supplied)

Landing young leaders

Julia-Simone Rutgers
3:00 AM Aug. 16, 2021

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Jeannie Whitebird of Rolling River First Nation and Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation elder Peter Atkinson provided teachings and a naming honour for the mural unveiling.

St. Vital mural highlights healing roots

Julia-Simone Rutgers
4:00 AM Aug. 9, 2021

MIKE SUDOMA / Winnipeg Free Press University student Aira Villanuvea is joined by her father, Rodrigo Villanuvea, as she hosts an electronic waste drop-off event at Tyndall Park Community Centre.

Letting good education go to e-waste

Shelley Cook
4:00 AM Aug. 3, 2021

‘Indigenomics’ all about respect

‘Indigenomics’ all about respect

Chief Craig Alexander of Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation
4:00 AM Jul. 26, 2021

Visionary Treaty 1 chiefs experienced strategists

Visionary Treaty 1 chiefs experienced strategists

Glenn Hudson 
4:00 AM Jul. 5, 2021

JESSE BOILY / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Plaques at Lower Fort Garry commemorate the signing of Treaty 1 in 1871.

Treaty No. 1 document can’t convey full story

Dennis Meeches
4:00 AM Jun. 28, 2021

SUPPLIED Deborah Bowers, adopted as a baby during the ‘60s Scoop, didn’t discover her Indigenous roots until her late 30s.

Grieving innocent lives in two different worlds

Deborah Bowers
4:00 AM Jun. 24, 2021

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Jocelyn McKay, 27, with her daughter, Zoe, was impressed with how many opportunities the program opened up for her.

Work program opens doors for youth

Julia-Simone Rutgers
4:00 AM Jun. 7, 2021