May 15 marks International Day of Families. This year’s theme, Families, Inequalities and Child Well-Being, highlights the importance of supporting families and addressing the challenges that affect children’s futures.
The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to investing in programs that support families, including the For Every Family initiative, and addressing root causes to help improve outcomes for children exiting the child welfare system.
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We are thankful for Manitoba's generosity. Every day, we see Manitobans show up to support their community by volunteering their time, providing hands-on support, and making a gift to local charities. Manitoba continues to be the most generous province, and it's what makes our home so special.
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Congratulations to our Board Chair, Diane Roussin, on receiving the 2026 Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.
Diane is an exemplary community champion and one of Manitoba’s most influential Indigenous leaders. Through her leadership with The Winnipeg Boldness Project, she has advanced Indigenous-led, community-driven solutions that support children, youth and families in Point Douglas to thrive.
For more than two decades, Diane’s work has been grounded in Indigenous knowledge, worldviews and deep respect for community voice. Her leadership continues to restore agency, dignity, and wellness while creating new possibilities for children and families to experience well-being in all aspects of life: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
We are grateful for Diane’s vision, wisdom and commitment to building a stronger, more just Manitoba. This recognition is well deserved.
@droussin007@wpgboldness
Connecting job seekers with employers to create meaningful employment is what Opportunities for Employment does best. Through a range of programs, they build essential skills across multiple sectors, including targeted support for newcomer women and youth.
The Winnipeg Foundation is proud to support Opportunities for Employment with four years of flexible, unrestricted funding through our Multi-Year Grants program.
@opportunitiesforemployment
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We’re hiring a Grants Officer for an 18-month term to support The Winnipeg Foundation’s responsive grantmaking.
In this role, you’ll review single-stage grant applications, develop thoughtful funding recommendations, and build a strong understanding of the charitable sector and the needs, opportunities, and challenges in our community.
This is a meaningful opportunity for someone with strong critical thinking, relationship-building skills, and a passion for community impact.
Apply by May 22, 2026. Link in bio. 💼
For Genaro Guevarra, caring for someone with dementia means supporting not only the individual but their loved ones, their daily routines, and their wider community.
That belief inspired him to start Morning Breeze HealthCare during the pandemic. More recently, it led him to create the Morning Breeze Endowment Fund at The Winnipeg Foundation.
His goal is to give back, support future leaders, and encourage others to help build a better future for all.
Read Genaro’s full story at the link in bio. 🔗
Strengthening pathways toward Truth and Reconciliation is a vital priority for The Winnipeg Foundation. We support initiatives that advance this work through donors who have established endowment funds supporting reconciliation, and through our granting, which included a $5 million lead gift in 2024 to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, which helped fund a permanent space for the organization.
This commitment is reflected across our organization as part of a broader focus on equity and inclusion in our granting, donor stewardship, partnerships, and internal culture. We believe in a community where life flourishes for all, and we are #ForGoodForever.
We believe in a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for everyone. Through our Community Fund, we support local charities each year across our grant streams.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, that support keeps growing, strengthening the Community Fund as Winnipeg’s Forever Fund.
You can learn more about the fund at the link in bio. 🔗
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Ka Ni Kanichihk offers a wide range of programming for Indigenous individuals and families, grounded in traditional Indigenous knowledge. Their work strengthens connection to self, culture, and community.
Programs like Velma’s House: 24/7 Safe Space provide safety and support for women, Two-Spirit individuals, and their children escaping gender-based violence. The shelter also connects individuals with cultural healing practices, including ceremony and traditional medicines, helping create a path forward.
In 2025, Ka Ni Kanichihk received a Major Capital Grant to support renovations and updates to Velma’s House: 24/7 Safe Space.
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Red Dress Day honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ people, as well as survivors and their families. It is a day of remembrance for the lives lost and forever changed, and a call to end the ongoing violence faced by Indigenous communities.
The movement began with Manitoba Métis artist Jaime Black, who installed red dresses in public spaces as powerful symbols of loss, absence, and resilience. These empty dresses serve as a visual reminder that this crisis continues.
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The Honourable Murray Sinclair dedicated his life to advocating for the voices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. He defended people's rights and created pathways towards reconciliation.
Sinclair was the first Indigenous judge appointed to the Court of King’s Bench, Manitoba’s highest trial court. His leadership in Indigenous justice eventually led to his role as chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The Commission’s final report included 94 Calls to Action, setting a path toward transforming relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
It was recently announced that a Winnipeg school will be renamed as École Mazina-Giizhik, in honour of Sinclair’s spirit name. We recognize the significance of this moment and reflect on the enduring impact of his work and legacy.
The Sinclair family has established a fund at The Winnipeg Foundation. To learn more or to make a gift, please visit the link in bio.
May is Polish Heritage Month, celebrating cultural, social, and economic impacts across our communities.
The Polish Canadian Museum and Archives has established a Heritage fund that supports their work. To learn more about the fund, head to the link in bio.
The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to advancing philanthropic equity by supporting organizations and initiatives that reflect and serve all members of our community.
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