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The Winnipeg Foundation's weekly radio program, where hosts Robert Zirk and Sonny Primolo speak with people and organizations who are working together to make Winnipeg better.

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Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge: South Central Manitoba community foundations

November 19, 2021 22:39 - 11 minutes - 8.36 MB

This week, in honour of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, BeCause Radio highlighted several of Manitoba's 56 community foundations to learn more about how they support their local communities, along with how they are participating in this year's Giving Challenge. In this segment from our November 18, 2021 broadcast, we spoke with Lynda Lambert, Endow Manitoba Community Foundation Coordinator for the South-Central region of Manitoba, which includes the Steinbach Community Foundat...

Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge: Community Foundation of Portage and District

November 19, 2021 21:46 - 12 minutes - 10.7 MB

This week, in honour of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, BeCause Radio highlighted several of Manitoba's 56 community foundations to learn more about how they support their local communities, along with how they are participating in this year's Giving Challenge. In this segment from our November 18, 2021 broadcast, we spoke with Mandy Dubois, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Portage and District.

Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge: Selkirk and District Community Foundation

November 19, 2021 21:42 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

This week, in honour of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, BeCause Radio highlighted several of Manitoba's 56 community foundations to learn more about how they support their local communities, along with how they are participating in this year's Giving Challenge. In this segment from our November 18, 2021 broadcast, we spoke with Shauna Curtin, Chair of the Selkirk and District Community Foundation.

Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge: Dauphin and District Community Foundation

November 19, 2021 19:19 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MB

This week, in honour of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge, BeCause Radio highlighted several of Manitoba's 56 community foundations to learn more about how they support their local communities, along with how they are participating in this year's Giving Challenge. In this segment from our November 18, 2021 broadcast, we spoke with Kit Daley, Executive Director of the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.

Remembering and honouring Canadian veterans

November 11, 2021 16:27 - 14 minutes - 12.5 MB

Founded in 1910, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada is the oldest kilted regiment in Western Canada. A new monument was recently installed at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park commemorating its history and honouring the veterans who served with the regiment. BeCause Radio spoke with Robert Vandewater (CD), Past Honourary Colonel of The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada Foundation, to learn more about the regiment, its foundation, and the significance of the new monument. ...

Providing opportunities for students to learn on the land

November 05, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

BeCause Radio spoke with Alexis Nazeravich, Program Director at the Blue Thunderbird Land-Based Teachings Learning Centre, to learn more about how the Centre is a unique place that provides opportunities for students to learn on 49 acres of natural and agricultural grounds through a combination of Indigenous and western perspectives.

Celebrating the diversity of nature, cultures, and community

November 02, 2021 15:28 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MB

This past summer, six gardens officially opened at Assiniboine Park as part of the outdoor phase of The Leaf - Canada's Diversity Gardens. BeCause Radio spoke with Gerald Dieleman, Senior Director of Horticulture at Assiniboine Park Conservancy, to learn more about the role of the Conservancy in maintaining and developing Assiniboine Park, and about the gardens at The Leaf.

Broadcasting "the music and the message"

October 22, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 16 MB

BeCause Radio spoke with 93.7 CJNU Station Manager Adam Glynn to learn more about how the volunteer-driven community radio station has been bringing listeners "the music and the message" for well over a decade, along with how listeners can support the station through its annual Pledge Weekend.

Our Next 100: Samuel Unrau

October 22, 2021 15:19 - 8 minutes - 6.75 MB

Samuel Unrau is Coordinator - Training, Community Inclusion and Support Services at Manitoba Possible. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Samuel shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in...

Access to healthy food a ‘recipe for a success’

October 19, 2021 15:55 - 5 minutes - 6.16 MB

Having access to healthy food and learning about cooking and nutrition are not only key to a child’s health and well-being ¬ they also set up lifelong healthy eating habits that can help kids reach their full potential. The Winnipeg Foundation launched Nourishing Potential to support after-school, drop-in, and summer programs to provide healthy food and nutrition education to Winnipeg kids. Learn more about Nourishing Potential at https://www.wpgfdn.org/community-leadership/access...

Transforming the heart of our city

October 14, 2021 19:34 - 20 minutes - 17.4 MB

A flourishing community includes a vibrant downtown. The Foundation’s official Downtown Green Spaces Strategy, launched in 2008, commits support to green space projects in our downtown. Many of our other grants have further enhanced the downtown landscape. Learn more about some of projects The Foundation has supported during the past 15 years: https://www.wpgfdn.org/2010s/transforming-the-heart-of-our-city/

Our Next 100: Mark Chipman

October 08, 2021 15:06 - 8 minutes - 6.35 MB

Mark Chipman is the Executive Chairman of True North Sports and Entertainment, Governor of the Winnipeg Jets, and Chair of the True North Youth Foundation. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Mark shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio ad...

Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021 17:04 - 43 minutes - 36.9 MB

To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, today's episode of BeCause Radio highlights stories focusing on truth and reconciliation in the community: The Honourable Murray Sinclair, LLB, MSC, IPC, shares his insights on Canada's journey of truth and reconciliation from Lighting the Way Forward: The Calls to Action in Action, a Vital Conversation hosted by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre's Sacred 7 Youth Council. Patricia Ma...

Our Next 100: S. Lesley Sacouman

September 23, 2021 18:38 - 10 minutes - 7.91 MB

S. Lesley Sacouman is the Executive Director of Holy Names House of Peace and was a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation from 2002-2016. In this instalment of Our Next 100, S. Lesley shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of...

Providing a place for older adults to stay active and connected

September 17, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MB

BeCause Radio spoke with Susan Sader, Executive Director of Good Neighbours Active LIving Centre, to learn more about Good Neighbours which recently reopened its doors to in person activities on Monday, September 13, and about how it's been working to reduce isolation and provide a safe and welcoming place for older adults to connect, make friendships, and have fun.

Our Next 100: Dr. Roland Sawatzky

September 07, 2021 15:34 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

Dr. Roland Sawatzky is the Curator of History at the Manitoba Museum. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Roland shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial ed...

Our Next 100: Dr. Tyler Pearce

September 03, 2021 17:55 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

Dr. Tyler Pearce is the Executive Director of Local Investment Toward Employment, also known as LITE. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Tyler shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in t...

Working together for greater impact

August 27, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 3.73 MB

In recent decades, donors have become increasingly interested in working together with The Foundation to select which charities receive support. Donor-Advised Funds allow this to happen. While the first Donor-Advised Fund was created at The Foundation in 1980, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that this type of giving really began to gain popularity.

Our Next 100: Jamil Mahmood

August 20, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

Jamil Mahmood is the Executive Director of Main Street Project. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Jamil shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition o...

Building the community foundation movement

August 19, 2021 17:26 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MB

Learn more about how Endow Manitoba, the network of our province’s community foundations, delivers responsive and proactive programming to help build an even stronger foundation movement. For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/generosity-in-action/building-the-community-foundation-movement/

Creating eco-conscious citizens

August 19, 2021 17:23 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MB

Learn more about how Environment and Animal Welfare grants through The Winnipeg Foundation have made a lasting impact on the vitality of our community. For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1990s/creating-eco-conscious-citizens/

Our Next 100: Joy Loewen

August 17, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MB

Joy Loewen is CEO of the National Screen Institute and a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation since 2019. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Joy shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected...

Building connections with nature

August 16, 2021 17:46 - 11 minutes - 6.22 MB

With more than 50 years of conservation efforts and 660 acres of urban greenspace, FortWhyte Alive continues to grow with the community and nature around it. BeCause Radio spoke with Carolyn Townend, Communications and Brand Manager at FortWhyte Alive, to learn more about the organization's roots in wildlife conservation and how they've expanded and adapted over the years.

Our Next 100: Peri Venkatesh and Patrice Yamada

August 16, 2021 16:54 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MB

Peri Venkatesh and Patrice Yamada are Winnipeg Foundation Donors and Legacy Circle Members. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Patrice shares their vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the sec...

The rises and falls of a prairie city

August 12, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MB

The eighth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1990s. For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1990s/the-rises-and-falls-of-a-prairie-city/

Reflecting on its role in the community

August 12, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.28 MB

In the eighth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1990s. For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1990s/reflecting-on-its-role-in-the-community/

Helping kids learn and imagine in an interactive learning environment

August 05, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 5.56 MB

Since 1986, the Manitoba Children's Museum has been a place where kids can learn and imagine in an interactive learning environment. BeCause Radio spoke with Lisa McDonald, Director of Marketing & Communications at the Manitoba Children's Museum, to learn more about the museum, the difficulty of being closed for the better part of a year, and some of the successes that have come out of the organization's pivoting and problem-solving.

Tanisi keke totamak …. Ka cis teneme toyak officially opens at The Forks

August 05, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.15 MB

On August 3, a formal opening ceremony was held at The Forks for a new public artwork created by KC Adams called Tanisi keke totamak …. Ka cis teneme toyak, which means "What can we do, to respect each other." The 11-foot-tall installation is fabricated out of steel and concrete with internally lit flames, and it is located at the Peace Meeting Site, close to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at The Forks. It's one of a series of public art installations commissioned by The Winn...

Fostering community, conversations and change

July 26, 2021 14:43 - 15 minutes - 11.5 MB

Dorota Blumczynska stepped into the role of CEO at the Manitoba Museum earlier this year in the midst of one of the many closures museums and other organizations and businesses have had to push through. In this interview, Dorota shares what she's learned about the Manitoba Museum since starting, and how she plans to help shape its future to foster community, make space for complicated conversations, and be an agent of change.

Our Next 100: Patricia Mainville

July 24, 2021 15:59 - 15 minutes - 8.5 MB

Patricia Mainville is the Principal at Argyle Alternative High School and a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Patricia shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essa...

Our Next 100: Connie Newman

July 16, 2021 19:51 - 8 minutes - 6.65 MB

Connie Newman is the Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Senior Centres. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Connie shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second spec...

Standing up for rights

July 15, 2021 19:55 - 5 minutes - 6.16 MB

The seventh episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1980s. For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1980s/standing-up-for-rights/

Keeping pace with the times

July 15, 2021 19:54 - 5 minutes - 7.54 MB

In the seventh episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1980s. For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1980s/keeping-pace-with-the-times/

Building a welcoming gathering space for all

July 08, 2021 21:58 - 13 minutes - 9.36 MB

The Gathering Space recently opened at Niizhoziibean, formerly known as the South Point, at The Forks. Built by Indigenous leaders, The Gathering Space is a special, welcoming place for small ceremonies, concerts and celebrations, or as a beautiful place to visit and rest. BeCause Radio spoke with Niigaan Sinclair, Indigenous Curator of The Forks Historical Site, to learn more about the importance of The Gathering Space, and how Indigenous and non-Indigenous visitors can learn from...

Our Next 100: Viola Prowse

July 05, 2021 16:28 - 13 minutes - 9.91 MB

Viola Prowse is the former Executive Director, and a current Board Member, of the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Viola shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essay...

Promoting and celebrating Chinese culture in Winnipeg

June 29, 2021 21:17 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MB

The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre has been promoting and celebrating Chinese culture in Winnipeg for nearly 40 years. BeCause Radio spoke with Ben Lee, President of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre, to learn more about the history of the WCCCC and its plans for the future.

Building a welcoming community for newcomers

June 27, 2021 14:44 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

Immigration Partnership Winnipeg collaborates to improve settlement and integration supports and resources for newcomers in Winnipeg. BeCause Radio spoke with Hani Ataan Al-Ubeady, Director of Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, to learn more about IPW, its recent anti-racism campaign, and how Winnipeggers can learn more about, and the importance of celebrating, Winnipeg’s cultural diversity.

Our Next 100: Gerry Labossiere

June 24, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MB

Gerry Labossiere is a retired CPA and served as a Board Member of The Winnipeg Foundation from 2012 to 2020. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Gerry shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collect...

Celebrating and promoting Manitoban and Canadian Black history

June 19, 2021 22:37 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

June 19th is Juneteenth, commemorating the legal end to slavery in the United States. Juneteenth has increased in prominence as more people gain a greater understanding of the past and present systemic racism against Black people and other peoples of colour. Today, Juneteenth celebrates Black history, culture and progress, and the United States Senate recently voted unanimously to make Juneteenth a federal holiday in the U.S. Locally, Black History Manitoba has been celebrating and...

Preserving and celebrating our history and people

June 18, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

Winnipeg is fortunate to have such a diverse population. Our unique cultures enrich the Canadian mosaic and contribute to our collective heritage. However, for generations the dominant narrative often focused on the settler experience and perspective. Society – and charities – are now working to share stories that represent the full spectrum of our diversity. https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/preserving-and-celebrating-our-history-and-people/

Our Next 100: Shahina Siddiqui

June 17, 2021 19:09 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MB

Shahina Siddiqui is the Executive Director of Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA.) In this instalment of Our Next 100, Shahina shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second ...

Supporting your passions while working together

June 17, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MB

The power of a community foundation is it allows citizens to work together to make a greater difference. The Foundation has always appreciated that each donor has their own passions, and offers giving options to realize those individual interests. https://www.wpgfdn.org/incredible-impact/supporting-your-passions-while-working-together/

Inspiring and building confidence in youth

June 15, 2021 13:55 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MB

For 10 years, CanU has been inspiring and building confidence in youth Grades 5-12 through its mentorship and educational programs. During the month of June, CanU is hosting the CanU Challenge, where participants are doing some good for themselves or their community, all while raising the profile of CanU's learning experiences. BeCause Radio spoke with Damien Crowley, Communications and Development Lead with CanU, and Tarun, a CanU Challenge Ambassador, to tell us all about how the...

Building capacity and celebrating volunteerism

June 10, 2021 18:37 - 14 minutes - 11.1 MB

Volunteer Manitoba has a long history of supporting, celebrating and building capacity for volunteerism in our province. Its newest program, Support2Support, is designed for leaders in Winnipeg's charitable sector, providing instruction and coaching on building resilience in times of stress and uncertainty so that non-profit leaders can help to support their organizations. BeCause Radio spoke with Jackie Hunt, Executive Director of Volunteer Manitoba, to learn more. 

Our Next 100: Baljot Rai

June 10, 2021 17:51 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB

Baljot Rai is a Grade 9 student at St. Paul’s High School and Youth in Philanthropy participant. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Baljot shares his vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the s...

Celebrating the generosity of our donors

June 10, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MB

Our Annual Legacy Circle Celebration couldn't be in person this year, so we did the next best thing: A digital celebration for all of our Legacy Circle Members! Join us on BeCause Radio for highlights from the event.

Delivering a sense of connection and caring

June 04, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 8.49 MB

Meals on Wheels Winnipeg has been serving Winnipeg for more than 50 years, delivering nutritious meals to people in need. BeCause Radio spoke with Rhonda Gardner, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Winnipeg, to learn more about how its work goes well beyond meal delivery, ensuring clients feel a sense of connection and caring: 

Our Next 100: Jessica da Silva

June 03, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Jessica da Silva is the Director of Youth Agencies Alliance. In this instalment of Our Next 100, Jessica shares her vision for Winnipeg's next 100 years. About Our Next 100: We invited community members representing various sectors and Cause areas to share their visions for Winnipeg’s next 100 years, and the potential role philanthropy might play in achieving them. This series is an audio adaptation of their aspirational essays, collected in the second special centennial edition of...

Supporting innovative social programming

June 03, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.47 MB

In the sixth episode of our Foundation Focus series, we chronicle the history of The Winnipeg Foundation in the 1970s. For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/supporting-innovative-social-programming/

Unrest locally and around the world

June 03, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MB

The sixth episode of our Way Back Winnipeg series, written by Jim Blanchard, focuses on Winnipeg in the 1970s. For a print version of this story, visit https://www.wpgfdn.org/1970s/unrest-locally-and-around-the-world/

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