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The Shock Doctrine in Manitoba During COVID-19
For Immediate Release (Winnipeg, Treaty One): A new report finds that the Manitoba government accelerated privatization efforts and weakened democracy while Manitobans were preoccupied with the COVID – 19 pandemic. “The Shock Doctrine in Manitoba: How the Provincial …
Nova Scotia Education Overhaul a Cautionary Tale for Manitoba
By Molly McCracken and Pamela Rogers
2018 Errol Black Chair Fundraising Brunch Keynote Speaker: Rebecca Blaikie
By Rebecca Blaikie Good Morning. It is an honour to have been asked to join you today, and to be a part of this great event to celebrate and pay tribute to a great friend and mentor of …
Amy Goodman fills the house Sept 29th
Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Stories of Democracy Resistance and Hope presentation at Knox United Church, Friday Sept 29th. See story in the Manitoban here. Photos by Leif Norman
Today’s conservatives are not your Grandpa’s Tories: Co-ops, Credit Unions and Free Trade Policies
By Ellen Smirl On the Main Street in Morden Manitoba there are two gas stations: an Esso and a Co-op. During the busiest times of the week-after a hockey game, or on Sunday when the area’s many churches …
Economic security, democratic rights and the secret ballot
This Work Life first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press on Oct. 3, 2016. By Sudhir Sandhu Democracy. The word carries a deep meaning for citizens of nations rooted in western democratic traditions. The full measure of the …
Next up deadline extended to Oct 17th
Next Up Winnipeg: for young adults who want to change the world Next Up was created by a community of people who wanted to help emerging leaders (that’s you!) develop new and better skills, smarts and ideas. The …
Grassroots women’s mayoral forum sheds light on key issues
By Mareike Brunelli On October 8th, over 60 women gathered at the Circle of Life Thunderbird House on Treaty One territory to share their views on municipal issues and address mayoral candidates. This forum was different than any …
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