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How We Can Create Change in HOW TWO DECADES of ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE in PHILANTHROPY HAS IMPACTED OUR COMMUNITY the World.” Ian Barnett, Fortwhyte Alive “ BeCause exploring, learning WORKING TOGETHER and connecting with nature is YIP IT UP! how we can create change in HOW TWO DECADES OF ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE IN PHILANTHROPY HAS IMPACTED OUR COMMUNITY the world.” Ian Barnett, FortWhyte Alive A MAGAZINE OF THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION SUMMER 2019 “ BeCause awareness and understanding of the natural world promotes sustainable living.” WORKING TOGETHER | A MAGAZINE OF THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER | FOUNDATION WINNIPEG THE OF MAGAZINE A | TOGETHER WORKING Liz Wilson, FortWhyte Alive ARTS, CHILDREN, ENVIRONMENT CULTURE AND YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND ANIMAL WELFARE HERITAGE HEALTH, LITERACY, WELLNESS AND EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY RECREATION EMPLOYMENT FindyourBeCause.org #FindyourBeCause THE LAST WORD WITH CEO RICK FROST $1 MILLION FOUNDATION GRANT IS THE CATALYST ne thing you learn quickly about working in FOR NEW CITY LANDMARK community is that everything is connected to The Taché Promenade is more enjoyable than ever thanks to the new Saint-Boniface Belvédère walkway over the everything else. We wrote our Strategic Plan for 2019 Red River. The initiative, which has been in the works since 2012, also shored up the riverbank and widened the to 2021 after taking into account feedback from both sidewalk. It was made possible thanks to support from the City of Winnipeg, The Winnipeg Foundation, and the the public (through Winnipeg’s Vital Signs® 2017) Government of Canada. Learn more – including the rich history to which the project pays homage – on page 21. and from the charitable sector (as documented in OStressed, Stretched and Still Standing, released in 2018). As with any plan, the goal is to set priorities. In our case, two areas of focus seem increasingly connected to one another. The Indigenous people of our country represent less than five per cent of the population, but are the primary occupants of enormous tracts of natural land. A traditional Indigenous lifestyle makes for minimal contributions to Canada’s carbon footprint. Any exposure at all to Indigenous culture teaches the importance of “mother earth” and environmental stewardship. It’s easy to understand these deeply rooted values. Indigenous people are one with the land and see themselves as part of the natural world. In contrast, western society has traditionally seen the land as something to develop and exploit. These views of how the world works are very different. An important part of truth and reconciliation is giving voice to Indigenous people’s perspective. When it comes to the priorities of our society, Canadians must TRUTH, admit that Indigenous voices have rarely been heard in the conversation. With the threatened extinction of thousands of species due to climate change, it is becoming absolutely apparent that perspectives once described as RECONCILIATION primitive are in fact highly advanced. In this sense, The Foundation’s focus on environmental stewardship and reconciliation are closely aligned. Our challenge now is to listen to Indigenous-led charitable organizations that are AND THE pursuing an environmental stewardship mandate. While opinions may differ, we need to hear their voices and to heed their advice for the sake of our children. ENVIRONMENT Both reports referenced in this article are available on our website: wpgfdn.org WE MUST HEED INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS Learn more about The Foundation’s experience at ABOUT OUR PLANET Turtle Lodge on the facing page. “ IT IS BECOMING ABSOLUTELY APPARENT THAT PERSPECTIVES ONCE DESCRIBED AS PRIMITIVE ARE IN FACT HIGHLY ADVANCED.” – Rick Frost, Winnipeg Foundation CEO 57 Ribbon-cutters at the June 24, 2019 official opening of Saint-Boniface Belvédère (left to right); Spencer Duncanson, Chair, The Winnipeg Foundation’s Strategic Initiatives Committee; Rick Frost, CEO, The Winnipeg Foundation; Doneta Brotchie, Chair, The Winnipeg Foundation; Dan Vandal, MP, Saint-Boniface Saint Vital, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman; Saint-Boniface City Councillor Matt Allard; Carol Phillips, Executive 1 Director, Winnipeg Arts Council; Norm Gousseau, CEO, Entreprises Riel; Gerry Labossière, Board Member, The Winnipeg Foundation. OUR VISION WORKING TOGETHER A MAGAZINE OF THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION SUMMER 2019 Contributors Jeremy Morantz Editor: LuAnn Lovlin A WINNIPEG Stacy Cardigan Smith Sonny Primolo Carolina Stecher Nolan Bicknell Robert Zirk Doneta Brotchie Albert El Tassi And the entire Richard Frost Winnipeg Foundation WHERE Nancy Mak Team! Photography Design Ian McCausland 23 Below COMMUNITY David Lipnowski Working Together is published three times LIFE per year by The Winnipeg Foundation. In our ongoing efforts to connect with our many communities, we are always looking for ways to improve this publication. If you have comments, please email them to Stacy at FLOURISHES [email protected]. If you do not wish to receive this publication, FOR ALL please contact us. The Winnipeg Foundation Board of Directors Doneta Brotchie, Chair Mayor Brian Bowman, Ex-officio The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. George Bass Gerry Labossière Hazel Borys Joy Loewen We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors Tom Bryk Patricia Mainville with Causes they care about For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, Carolyn Duhamel Maureen Prendiville so gifts are pooled and invested and the annual earnings are granted back to the Spencer Duncanson John Pollard community Forever. Albert El Tassi Diane Roussin We strive to be a catalyst for strengthening community well-being, now and Daniel Friedman Anita Southall for future generations, by promoting philanthropy, creating partnerships and Tracy Graham supporting diverse charitable organizations. Formed in 1921, we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada. Registered charity number: 119300960RR0001 We are committed to working with everyone in our community toward a shared goal of truth and reconciliation. A copy of the Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action was signed in 2015 by the Foundation’s then Board Chair and Publications Mail Agreement No. 40623039 its Chief Executive Officer, and helps guide our strategic direction. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: The Winnipeg Foundation GET IN TOUCH 1350-One Lombard Place The Winnipeg Foundation Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X3 1350-One Lombard Place | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X3 | 204.944.9474 | 1.877.974.3631 wpgfdn.org The Foundation recognizes Winnipeg is on Treaty 1 territory, and on the homeland of JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA the Métis Nation. Facebook facebook.com/wpgfdn Twitter @wpgfdn On the cover: Balmoral Hall YiP alumnae YouTube youtube.com/winnipegfoundation (left to right) Katherine Campbell, Lisa Koss, Linkedin linkedin.com/company/the-winnipeg-foundation and Madelaine Stefanik. Learn more about how 2 Instagram @wpgfdn YiP has impacted their lives on page 34. FEATURES Daniel Jabungan with Humane Society ambassador dog Jack. 12 17 26 7 REMAINING RESILIENT IN THE 12 LITERACY PROGRAM SHOWS FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE YOUTH READING ISN’T SO ‘RUFF’ We must adapt behaviour Innovative programs are and policy or risk our one of the ways Winnipeg future, says environmental Humane Society is reinventing coalition itself to serve community 10 FIGHTING BACK AGAINST 17 SUPER SUMMER CAMPS ‘FAKE NEWS’ Camperships support CIVIX educates young hundreds of kids each year 32 people about the importance of democracy 24 A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Lawrie Pollard’s optimism ON THE COVER allowed him to achieve much 32 YiP YiP HOORAY! 32: Celebrating 20 years of YiP 26 SUPPORTING DESERVING 34: YiP alumnae reveal how the STUDENTS program changed their outlook Barbados Association celebrates by giving back 37: Pitching for a Cause 3 “We hope it gets ingrained in our children, to always take charity and helping into consideration throughout their entire lives. It’s going to improve their lives, it will improve hopefully other people’s lives, and it will just be part of the process of growing up.” – Julie and Andrew Ross, Winnipeg Foundation donors – COMMUNITY-MINDEDNESS IS LEARNED. TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT GIVING BACK. When you work with The Winnipeg Foundation, you can support the Causes you care about in the way you want. Since gifts to The Foundation are endowed, your gift keeps giving For Good. Forever. FindyourBeCause.org #FindyourBeCause | 204.944.9474 Julie and Andrew, with sons James 4 and William. DEPARTMENTS 22 51 PROMISING PROJECTS FOUNDATION’S BECAUSE RADIO FOCUSES ON THE CAUSES 28 WINNIPEGGERS CARE ABOUT NEW FUNDS AT THE FOUNDATION 52 29 OUR FOUNDATION NEW SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AT THE FOUNDATION 54 BOARD SPOTLIGHT: 48 ALBERT EL TASSI FOUNDATION PODCAST BECAUSE & EFFECT DELVES 57 DEEP WITH COMMUNITY THE LAST WORD WITH CEO LEADERS RICK FROST 41 STORIES 16 41 COMMUNITY LEARNING STREETCAR ART INSTALLATION SESSIONS CONNECT DONORS TO CARRIES ON THE STORY OF 1919 CAUSES AND COMMUNITY WINNIPEG GENERAL STRIKE 20 42 TRUTH, RECONCILIATION UNDERSTANDING AND ART PHILANTHROPY’S ROLE IN SUPPORTING MENTAL 21 HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SAINT-BONIFACE BELVÉDÈRE ADDICTIONS TAKES RED RIVER WALKWAY TO NEW HEIGHTS 43 SENATOR MURRAY 30 SINCLAIR HEADLINES VITAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE CONVERSATION WINNIPEG FOUNDATION 44 31 WILL WEEK HELPS CLEAR UP 43 HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPS COMPLEXITIES OF ESTATE SUPPORT STUDENTS TO LEARN PLANNING FROM OUR PAST AND TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE 46 MANITOBA HERITAGE TRUST 38 PROGRAM HELPS SUPPORT WALKING TOGETHER GRANTS MANITOBA’S MUSEUMS AND SUPPORT YOUTH-LED TRUTH ARCHIVES AND RECONCILIATION PROJECTS 55 39 EXAMINING THE WINNIPEG ORGANIZATIONAL FOUNDATION’S ARCHIVES DEVELOPMENT GRANTS RESPOND TO NEEDS IDENTIFIED 56 BY LOCAL CHARITIES FOUNDATION STAFF LEARN AND 40 GROW AT TURTLE LODGE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH PECHAKUCHA TO PRESENT TRIBUTES TO THE STRIKE THAT CHANGED HISTORY 48 5 FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR THE DIFFERENCE BEGINS WITH YOU LEARNING FROM YOUTH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE he Foundation’s vision is ‘a Winnipeg where community The Foundation has long recognized and supported the life flourishes for all.’ This commitment guides our work, importance of green spaces in our community. Our recent in- and it’s reliant on one thing: having a community that is vestment in the Saint-Boniface Belvédère (see page 21) is part habitable.
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