WORKING TOGETHER SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR CELEBRATING A GRANTING MILESTONE AT THE WRENCH “ Because we all need a A MAGAZINE OF THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION SPRING 2019 place where we can be safe and feel loved.” Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, 1JustCity WORKING TOGETHER | A MAGAZINE OF THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION | SPRING 2019 SPRING | FOUNDATION WINNIPEG THE OF MAGAZINE A | TOGETHER WORKING 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 Choose your Cause. Support it through The Winnipeg Foundation. HEALTH, LITERACY, ARTS, CHILDREN, ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY CULTURE AND YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND ANIMAL WELFARE WELLNESS AND EDUCATION AND n January of this year, 20 grants were announced HERITAGE RECREATION EMPLOYMENT to support the work of charitable organizations pursuing specific strategies in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action. This announcement marks a tangible step toward “building a fair and more just country” as FindyourBeCause.org | #FindyourBeCause Ienvisioned in the Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action, which The Winnipeg Foundation signed in 2015. It is also a direct response to our Vital Signs® report issued fall 2017. These grants relied heavily on the guidance and decision making of an Indigenous Advisory Committee. ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE Read more starting on page 14. With more than 80 applications to consider, our staff listened to and learned about the priorities and perspectives the Committee viewed as being important. This new understanding “ Because the arts are will influence our Grants Team’s deliberations for years to come. And of course, the 20 selected projects will be magical and powerful. carefully monitored so the knowledge gained can be “ Because art provides shared with others. In total, $1.3 million in funding has They increase compassion been provided to date for these Reconciliation Grants a way for children to – an augmented budget thanks to generous donors, and understanding to particularly those interested in supporting concrete connect with others reconciliation efforts by community agencies. make change, stimulate Our Youth in Philanthropy participants are also and the creative embarking on a new effort, again aligned with the imagination, and nourish A TANGIBLE findings of the Commission. This grant-making initiative, freedom to imagine called ‘Walking Together’, will lend support to youth-led happiness.” reconciliation programs in our city. a bright future.” The Winnipeg Foundation, like so many other STEP TOWARDS organizations, is attempting to improve relationships – Dr. Linda Hamilton, with the Indigenous community. We know systems Winnipeg Foundation donor must adjust to restore the equity, respect and trust that – C.J. Moreno, existed when Treaty One was signed almost 150 years Youth in Philanthropy RECONCILIATION ago. We acknowledge the important work of our partner alumnus agencies in delivering specific programs For those wishing to target a gift in support of reconciliation, we have created a non-endowed Reconciliation Fund. To make a flow-through gift, go to wpgfdn.org/ReconciliationGrantsFund and scroll down to the Featured Funds list, or search ‘Reconciliation’. Our vision is ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all’ and we remain committed to the Declaration’s goal of “a more inclusive Canada”. 53 CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES “ Because a sense of belonging is the first step to becoming who we are meant to be.” “ Because not one – Phil Chiapetta, Rossbrook House person, not one child, should ever wake up or go to bed hungry.” – Kari and David Urquhart, Winnipeg Foundation donors 1 ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMAL WELFARE “ Because compassion and care are the greatest things we can give to those who cannot speak “ Because people and for themselves.” wildlife need clean water, fresh air, and healthy places to live.” – Kelly Harris, Winnipeg Foundation donor – Ron Thiessen, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Manitoba Chapter 2 HEALTH, WELLNESS AND RECREATION “ Because a strong, stable community starts with the health of its individuals.” “ Because participating – Mercy Oluwafemi, Youth in Philanthropy alumna; in sport and recreation Winnipeg Foundation donor helps develop leaders for the future.” – Trevor LaForte, Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Association (WASAC) 3 LITERACY, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT “ Because futures filled with opportunity are unlocked when you can read, write, draw, discuss and dream.” “ Because creating – Margaret Banasiak, Open Doors Adult Literacy Program, Lord Selkirk Park Adult Learning Program, Luxton Adult jobs means creating Learning Program, Luxton Family Program; Winnipeg the conditions for Foundation Literacy for Life Committee member everyone to thrive.” – Dr. Tyler Pearce, Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE); Winnipeg Foundation donor 4 COMMUNITY “ Because together we can ensure that women and their children have safe “ Because giving back spaces to heal and grow.” allows everyone the – Cynthia Drebot, North End Women’s Centre chance to live a better quality of life.” – Glenn Marquez, Winnipeg Foundation donor 5 OUR VISION WORKING TOGETHER A MAGAZINE OF THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION SPRING 2019 Contributors Richard Frost A WINNIPEG Editor: Patricia Mainville Stacy Cardigan Smith Nancy Mak LuAnn Lovlin Nolan Bicknell Sonny Primolo Navjashan Brar Carolina Stecher Doneta Brotchie WHERE Megan Tate Carolyn Duhamel Robert Zirk COMMUNITY Photography Design Ian McCausland 23 Below LIFE Working Together is published three times per year by The Winnipeg Foundation. In our ongoing efforts to connect with our many communities, we are always looking for FLOURISHES ways to improve this publication. If you have comments, please email them to Stacy at [email protected]. If you do not wish to receive this publication, FOR ALL please contact us. The Winnipeg Foundation Board of Directors The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. Doneta Brotchie, Chair We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors Mayor Brian Bowman, Ex-officio George Bass Gerry Labossière with causes they care about For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, Hazel Borys Joy Loewen so gifts are pooled and invested and the annual earnings are granted back to the Tom Bryk Patricia Mainville community Forever. Carolyn Duhamel Maureen Prendiville We strive to be a catalyst for strengthening community well-being, now and Spencer Duncanson John Pollard for future generations, by promoting philanthropy, creating partnerships and Albert El Tassi Diane Roussin supporting diverse charitable organizations. Formed in 1921, we are proud to be the Daniel Friedman Anita Southall Tracy Graham first community foundation in Canada. We are committed to working with everyone in our community toward a shared goal of reconciliation. A copy of the Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action Registered charity number: 119300960RR0001 was signed in 2015 by both The Foundation’s Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and helps guide our strategic direction. 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