🎭 Young Franco-Manitobans bring their voices to life in Un peu partout! at Théâtre Cercle Molière, a play collaboratively created over 19 months by performers aged 17–21. Rooted in French language and culture, the production explores self-discovery, creative growth, and the power of collective storytelling, showcasing the heart and passion of these emerging artists.

https://u-channel.ca/19-months-in-the-making-franco-manitoban-youth-shine-in-un-peu-partout/

Lohri Mela is a traditional North Indian festival that celebrates new beginnings. For its 10th anniversary, the Asian Women of Winnipeg (AWOW) focused on making the event more accessible.

By redesigning the event's floor plans and collaborating with disability organizations, AWOW aims to raise awareness, improve accessibility, and ensure that all community members, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in cultural events.

https://u-channel.ca/asian-women-of-winnipeg-reshaping-its-approach-to-community-celebrations/

The Nestaweya River Trail has a new campaign to help fund its nearly 6 km of skating and walking paths. Trail Together invites Winnipeggers to "adopt" metre sections, fostering community involvement and pride.

https://u-channel.ca/new-campaign-invites-winnipeggers-to-become-a-part-of-the-nestaweya-river-trail/

The Manitoba Eco-Network’s Eco-Drinks event brings together individuals passionate about sustainability for engaging, informal discussions on climate action and collaboration. By fostering connections across sectors, the event inspires optimism and collective action, with attendees sharing ideas like electrifying transportation and protecting local ecosystems.

https://u-channel.ca/from-beers-to-solutions-eco-drinks-events-strengthen-manitobas-environmental-network/

Winnipeg is reducing arena energy use with smart upgrades, from ice plant controls to LED lighting and motion-based heating systems.

https://u-channel.ca/winnipegs-arena-upgrades-set-to-slash-energy-costs/

Matter Manitoba, a volunteer-led organization in Winnipeg, champions Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (2SQTBIPOC) art and community. Founders Carla Taylor, Nix Cristobal Calma, and Bre Cristobal Calma aim to challenge barriers and celebrate marginalized voices with initiatives like an art gallery, library, and community-led workshops.

https://u-channel.ca/a-revolutionary-community-space-for-2sqtbipoc-voices/

Winnipeg schools are seeing the positive impact of new federal and provincial nutrition programs, which provide students with nutritious meals and snacks that reduce stigma and improve focus. With enhanced food options across 42 schools, families and educators celebrate the difference this support makes to student well-being and learning.

https://u-channel.ca/how-school-nutrition-programs-are-supporting-families-and-students/

Peg City Kindness Crew urgently needs support to provide holiday hampers for 750 Winnipeg families in need. Due to the unfortunate growing trend of food insecurity, even those who have supported Peg City Kindness Crew in past years are finding themselves in need of help this holiday season.

https://u-channel.ca/peg-city-kindness-crew-fighting-to-bring-a-merrier-christmas-as-food-insecurity-increases/