The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women and families in the West Central neighborhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC is seeking to hire a Part-Time Drop-in Support staff person for our weekly Drop-in program. The Part-Time Drop-in Support staff would help support reception in the Drop-in program every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the centre.
Supporting Employment and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (SEED) is a Community Economic Development organization with a focus on marginalized clients and the inner city of Winnipeg. We are seeking a full-time individual (40 hours per week) to facilitate training and business development for participants in its business programs.
The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women and families in the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg. The centre works from empowerment, inclusion and harm reduction philosophies. WCWRC is seeking a Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Worker (NISW) to complete a one year term (with possibility of extension). Reporting to the Executive Director, the NISW will work with newcomers to the West Central community, to assist with a variety of settlement services.
11:30am to 1:15pm Central Time
Circle of Life Thunderbird House
715 Main Street
The report begins with the chapter The State of the Inner City Report: It’s more than a collection of stories, written by one of the founders of the report, Shauna MacKinnon. This chapter reflects on the inner city during the 1990s, and subsequent government policy changes and investments in the 2000s, including the establishment of many community-based organizations (CBOs). This section of the report highlights why the State of the Inner City Reports began, the impact of community-led development and ongoing challenges.
The second chapter, titled It Takes a Community to Support a Family is focused on the role of community-based supports for families and the child welfare system. The Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry, Achieving the Best for All Our Children, released a year ago documents the importance of community-based supports for child and family health and well-being. The chapter highlights the approaches used by CBOs when working with children, youth and families, as well as their continued struggle in collaborating with the child welfare system. The report puts into context the history of colonization and poverty, which have all shaped the growing number of children in care, as well as the continued over representation of Aboriginal children and youth. Through this lens, conclusions and recommendations are drawn.
Phone: 204-927-3200
E-mail: ccpmb at policyalternatives.ca
2:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time
This webinar will feature some of Community Builders' own research, which examines the factors that attract entrepreneurs and an educated workforce to communities in Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. As the country climbs out of the recession, communities are seeking new approaches to economic development that will give them a competitive advantage in today’s economy.
Looking forward, communities need to be creative about attracting businesses and workers. It is becoming clear that the traditional economic development approach of attracting one major industry through business incentives, long-range tax cuts, or land offerings is not effective in creating a diverse or sustainable local economy. Our results indicate that creating a strong and resilient local economy is tied to creating a great community where people want to live. Join us to learn more!
Clark Anderson directs the Sonoran Institute’s Colorado Program, which helps local partners align community planning, economic development and natural resource management goals. A native of Eagle County, Colorado, Clark’s work is inspired by a passion for the people and communities of the West.
Alison Berry is a research analyst at the Sonoran Institute focusing on economics and renewable energy.
2pm to 4pm Eastern Time
4 - 640 Broadway (lower level)
Join us to see what we’ve been up to this year, learn about our ongoing work, and taste delicious snacks from some of Manitoba’s best.
From promoting local food, to building gardens in the north, and teaching inner city kids about health, learn all about our work on our website.
