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Showcasing the Impact of Self-Initiated Community Projects

From independent zines to local festivals and skill-sharing workshops, grassroots community projects fuel connection and creativity.

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Waiting at the Water’s Edge

In spring, the river swells with memory. Ice pulls back, revealing thick ribbons of mud and trails softened by thaw.

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The Bison

Tucked into the natural paths at The Forks, Education is the New Bison emerges like a quiet monument.

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The Quiet Rows

At the University of Winnipeg, that idea lives in the space itself. It’s not just a school; it’s a meeting ground.

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Playground

The playgrounds and gathering spaces at The Forks are layered with meaning—designed not just for function, but for story.

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Carved in Stone

All over the Forks—tucked near the riverbanks, beside trails, or half-buried in grass—you’ll find carvings.

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Art, the Power of Third Places and Informal Economies

Where creativity meets community, resilience thrives. From underground art markets to skill-sharing circles, informal creative economies are reshaping how artists sustain themselves and support one…

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Arts & Creative Leadership

We Make the Path by Walking

Real change starts with what’s already here.

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Bridges: The Forks

There’s something sacred about walking through The Forks in Winnipeg, especially when winter hasn’t quite let go.

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Volunteerism is Down. Now What?

The future of community care isn’t about overwork—it’s about reciprocity, rest, and real connection.

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