Today’s episode I have the honor of speaking with Salena Starling. Salena is President of Community of Big Hearts, and she’s an 18-year-old indigenous woman that’s also sharing her story about spending her entire life as a youth in care. We talk about her experiences as a youth in care, her family’s generational trauma, and how she’s helping to foster reconciliation through her work with Community of Big Hearts.
Demian Lawrenchuk, Executive Director of Food Matters Manitoba, talks about their work reconnecting with Northern Manitoba’s Indigenous communities, building capacity and food security in these regions, and the logistical challenges of the global food system for remote communities.
Today’s guest is Hadley Archer, Executive Director of Nature United, the Canadian affiliate of the global environmental nonprofit The Nature Conservancy, an organization working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Hadley talks about his connection with nature, the impact humans are having on our planet, and top priorities for environmental conservation in 2023 and beyond.
David Kron, Executive Director of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, talks about Cerebral Palsy and how differently it can present in different individuals, the stigmas and difficulties surrounding folks living with disabilities, and his continued advocacy work throughout his life.
Today’s guest is a special treat. One of my colleagues and favorite people to talk to, Michelle Gazze. Michelle has worked in the world of community engagement for many different organizations in her career, and as The Winnipeg Foundation’s Community Engagement Coordinator, she has a profound perspective on the philanthropic sector and the future of giving. I sat down with Michelle to talk about inner-reflection, self identity, and how that pertains to the next generation of generosity, her work...
Shereen Donetto, Executive Director of the Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, also known as IRCOM, talks about her work helping families integrate into Canadian society, the barriers involved in doing so, and what we can do to prepare for the inevitable increase in demand of our systems as the global refugee crisis continues to grow.
Brandy Blind tells us her story and what she has overcome, the incredible impact of the FGC program in Manitoba, and what our city still needs to do to help reunite families with kids caught up in the system.
Sky Bridges, CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation, talks about the strategic vision for The Foundation moving forward, the path the organization is taking in response to Winnipeg Vital Signs 2022 and how collaborating with community can improve the well-being of Winnipeggers and make a lasting impact.
Today’s show is all about Journalism. My guest is Dan Lett and he’s been a journalist and award-winning columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press since 1986. Dan recently launched the Niigaan and the Lone Ranger podcast with co-host, and friend of the show, Niigaan Sinclair. Niigaan and the Lone Ranger is streaming on all major podcast platforms and the show is already one of the best podcasts out there. Dan and I talk about the current state of Journalism, the concept of Moral Clarity, how the busi...
Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives. Today’s guest is Michael Barkman, Manitoba Network Manager for CCEDNET, the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, a collective that Michael and I talk about a modern approach of empowering communities to be economically sustainable, the current political and social climate in our city, and his advocacy and organizi...
Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell. Today’s guest is Olympic Gold Medalist, Jill Officer. She has won multiple curling championships and travelled all over, curling across the globe. I sat down with Jill Officer, to talk sport psychology, the transition from Olympic champion to regular citizen, and her dedication to mentorship and the curl...
Today’s guest is the youngest guest we’ve had on BeCause & Effect, and she’s already an incredible philanthropist and community leader. 18 year-old Divya Sharma has been involved in philanthropy for years and has lent her talents to many incredible organizations and causes in our city including Can U. (https://canucanada.org/) I sat down with Divya to talk about how youth today are leading our communities, what it’s been like growing up during the pandemic, and where her work ethic and sense...
Lisa Cowan is the Executive Director of the Tamarack Recovery Centre here in Winnipeg. Tamarack has been serving our community for nearly 50 years, offering community-based treatment and support for alcohol and drug addiction, as well as aftercare and transitional housing to help their clients make a lasting change in their lives. I sat down with Lisa Cowan from Tamarack Recovery Centre, to talk about her work and the modern context of addiction in 2022, the stigmas that continue to surround com...
Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the Causes they care about, and the effect that it has on their lives. I’m Nolan Bicknell. Today’s guest is another Winnipeg Foundation staff member who has been working in the philanthropic sector for decades. Megan Tate, Director of Community Grants, started with the Foundation in 1999. Her knowledge and understanding of the charitable sector in our city is unparalleled, and Megan and her tea...
Louise Simbandumwe is Co-Director of Supporting Employment and Economic Development, also known as SEED Winnipeg. Louise and her staff have been supporting individuals and families navigating our financial and social systems to help them reach economic empowerment. I sat down with Louise Simbandumwe, Co-Director of SEED Winnipeg Inc, to talk about economic development and empowerment in a post-covid world, the difficulties dealing with and navigating systemic barriers, and how to improve the liv...
Mary Beth Taylor has been encouraging generosity in all its forms since she was a child. As the Director of Donor Engagement at The Winnipeg Foundation, she leads a team helping donors in our province connect with the causes they care most about. I had the honor of sitting down with Mary Beth Taylor, a 30-year veteran of the philanthropic sector in Canada, to talk about the charity and non-profit model in our modern world, the impact of working in Canada’s most generous province year over year, ...
Today’s guest is Greg Kyllo. He’s the Executive Director of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, he’s 12 years sober himself, and him and the team at Bruce Oake are doing incredible work helping men get their lives back on track. The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre recently passed their 1 Year Anniversary since opening in 2021, and 101 graduates have moved through the program. Greg and I talk about recovery, grief, substance abuse, the pandemic, the 12 Steps, and how our city is facing the current opioid ...
Cam Bennett is a Manitoba staple in the film and television production community. As current Program Manager for Cinematoba, Cam was previously executive producer for MTS TV (Bell MTS) Stories From Home . His work has been broadcast on APTN, CBC, CTV, Global, Discovery, Life Network, History UK and The SciFi Network. Cinematoba is a new storytelling initiative brought to you by the National Screen Institute and The Winnipeg Foundation, and we couldn’t be happier to have Cam on board. I sat down ...
Shahina Siddiqui is a speaker, educator, community leader, and the co-founder and volunteer executive director of the Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA). I’ve wanted her on the podcast since we first launched, and I’m honored that she is my guest today. Shahina has a wisdom and a presence that few people have, and her perspective on life and all its challenges is incredible. I sat down with Shahina Siddiqui to talk about life, her faith, her career with ISSA and the wonderful work they’r...
Today we are talking about art. Specifically, indigenous art. Yvette Cenerini is a metis artist, educator, and the Art Education Specialist with Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art, aka MAWA. Her project: Resilience highlights 50 Indigenous Art Cards & Teaching Guide for schools across Canada. I sat down with Yvette Cenerini to talk about her career as an artist in Winnipeg, using art to help youth understand themselves and the world around them, and how we can connect with art on our path to ...
Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell. Today’s guest is a real pro. Adam Glynn, the Station Manager at CJNU here in Winnipeg. CJNU of course is Winnipeg’s Community Radio Station, living at 93.7 FM on your dials or streaming live at CJNU.ca. Since taking over, Adam has been a tireless community champion and has brought CJNU into the modern era wh...
Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell. Today’s show has two guests, Project Coordinator Janell Henry and Director Daina Warren, both from the Urban Shaman Gallery here in Winnipeg. Urban Shaman is an indigenous artist-run centre and they have been leaders in showcasing and celebrating contemporary indigenous art since opening in 1996. I sat down ...
Monika Pichor is helping young people in Winnipeg reconnect with their culture through music, art, ceremony, and more. Monika coordinates the Butterfly Club at Ka Ni Kanichihk, where she mentors youth and helps guide them in whatever areas they need through a holistic approach. I sat down with Monika Pichor, Program Coordinator of The Butterfly Club at Ka Ni Kanichihk, to talk about reconnecting youth with their culture, the importance of truth in reconciliation, and the reciprocity of mentorshi...
Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation. Where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell. Today’s guest is Susan Sader, Executive Director of Good Neighbours Active Living Centre. Good Neighbours has been supporting seniors with their physical, mental, and emotional well-being for decades, and is an incredible resource in our city. Susan has been with Good Neighbours for 20 years, and is...
ACOMI's Board President Titi Tijani, and Director of Operations Tolu Ilelaboye join us to talk about African Communities of Manitoba Incorporated (ACOMI), their roles with the organization, and their dedication to community. Tolu and Tiji are working every day to connect communities and strengthen the bonds between our city. We are honored to hear their stories, ideas, and perspectives about what it means to be a community champion and model citizen that fights for equitable, flourishing communi...
Welcome to BeCause and Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell. Today’s guest is Emma Gilchrist, Editor in Chief and Co-Founder of The Narwhal. The Narwhal is a team of investigative journalists that focus on Canada’s natural world, and write incredible stories the climate crisis we find ourselves in. We connected with Emma because The Narwhal and the Winnipeg Free Pre...
Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives, my name is Nolan Bicknell. Today’s guest is Paul Samyn, 15th editor in the 150-year history of the Winnipeg Free Press. It’s a little bit crazy to be a journalist right now, and Paul and his team are leading our province with the promise to deliver the information people need to make educated decisions, despite a growing dist...
Welcome to BeCause and Effect, the podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation. Where we talk to people about the causes they care about, and the effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell. Tom Bryk has a very humble wisdom that has helped him in his role as Board Chair of The Winnipeg Foundation, and countless other volunteer experiences. I was honored that he was able to sit down with me to discuss the state of the philanthropic sector at this pivotal moment in time. We talk about the cu...
Today’s episode is our season finale, and I’ve wanted to sit down for a conversation with our next guest since the second I heard him speak. If you’ve never heard Mr. Kevin Lamoureux speak before, you’re in for a treat. Kevin is an award winning scholar, professor, public speaker, advocate and so much more. I sat down with Kevin Lamoureux, to talk about his work within the education system here in Manitoba, how not to squander the gift of reconciliation from Indigenous peoples, and how we can he...
Ayn Wilcox and her team at Klinic Community Health are committed to helping Winnipeggers care for their mental, physical, and emotional health, by offering community health services focused on meeting people where they’re at. Health care during COVID-19 has been a struggle for everyone, and Ayn and her team are doing their best to continue to provide the care people often desperately need. I sat down with Ayn Wilcox, Interim Executive Director at Klinic Community Health, to talk about the curren...
