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Meegwetch House

Meegwetch House

November 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Meegwetch House

587 Elgin Avenue in Winnipeg was once a special place for the Rossbrook House community. Meegwetch House opened in 1982 and was a home for girls who needed a safe place to live. Sister Carol Peloquin took over running it in January of 1983 and did so for nine years until it closed   At the age of 13, Rachel became a resident of Meegwetch House. Sister Carol introduced her to Rossbrook House where she says she ‘finally found a sense of belonging’. Today, Rachel is an Educational Assistant. Sister Carol passed away in 2021. She remained in contact with
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2023 Scholarship Celebration

2023 Scholarship Celebration

November 6, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 Scholarship Celebration

It was a full house when we celebrated students in the Rossbrook House community during the annual Open House and awarded a variety of scholarships.   Congratulations to: Alexandra: the Judith Finlayson Memorial Scholarship. Samantha: the Gikendaaso Scholarship. Amber: the Evan James O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship. Macy and Kaydence: the David Henderson Scholarship. April, Chandra, Deandra, and Deanna: the Sister Bernadette O’Reilly Scholarship. Wyatt: the Sister Margaret Hughes Scholarship. Sarah and Georgina: the Sister Geraldine MacNamara Scholarship. Several graduates from the three off-campus school programs received awards as well. It was a wonderful ceremony with several volunteer presenters that was capped
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History of Elgin House

History of Elgin House

October 20, 2023 | Comments Off on History of Elgin House

There’s more to Rossbrook House and its history than you may know. Back in November of 1980, 429 Elgin Avenue served as a temporary residence. Once abandoned, the Neighbourhood Improvement Project purchased it and offered it to Rossbrook House. After renovations, a few young men moved in. All the residents shared house duties. The house was open to young men who needed temporary residence or time away from their living situations. Volunteers, including many of the Sisters in the Rossbrook House community helped to keep the place running smoothly. The stories of antics and shenanigans are endless as are the
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Open House 2023

Open House 2023

October 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Open House 2023

  Thank you to all who attended! Click here to read what CBC Manitoba had to say about the 2023 Open House and Scholarship Celebration! Thursday, November 2 at 11am, 658 Ross Avenue   Learn more about Rossbrook House and our three off-campus school programs. Purchase handmade crafts from the three school programs.   The scholarship celebration begins at 1pm. Join us as we celebrate the students in the Rossbrook House community.    
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Exciting New Project

Exciting New Project

September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Exciting New Project

47 years ago, an empty United Church on the corner of Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg became Rossbrook House. Young people were often found lounging and, sometimes, resting on the left-behind pews. Today, while we still hold the values created by Sister Geraldine MacNamara and the youth who created this inner-city drop-in centre, a lot has changed. Rossbrook House remains a safe haven for children and youth. It is a place for programming, meals, and to meet friends.     In the spirit of reconciliation, Rossbrook House is working towards being an inclusive space for all. After consultation
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Patty’s First Year

Patty’s First Year

September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Patty’s First Year

Patty Mainville has been the Executive Director of Rossbrook House since September 2022. Here she shares her thoughts about the past year and the future of Rossbrook House and the children and youth that it serves.   As I reflect on the last year it has been a year of events, meeting new friends to Rossbrook House, watching as our fabulous staff keep our kids engaged which keeps them safe, witnessing our staff make connections with our participants, and a whirlwind of activities that happen here daily. The job is so diverse that every day brings something new with so
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Watch this video

Watch this video

June 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Watch this video

 June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Winnipeg youth share why they’re hopeful for the future in a new CBC Kids project. Rossbrook House Junior Staff and long-time participant, Dale Turcotte, is one of three Indigenous teens from Winnipeg who took part in an honest chat about feeling underestimated. Watch the video to hear what they shared. Click here to watch.  
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Pow Wow 23 Highlights

Pow Wow 23 Highlights

May 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Pow Wow 23 Highlights

Rossbrook House 2023 Pow Wow was held Thursday, May 18, 5:30pm     Community dancers and drummers took part in this annual Pow Wow. As well as children and youth from Rossbrook House and the three off-campus schools. The annual Pow Wow is another way that Rossbrook House has supported its community, bringing dancers and drummers together.         Children and youth have been learning how to dance for decades and learning the significance of the Pow Wow circle.       Pow Wow practices at Rossbrook House began in April and ran until the Pow Wow- for all
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No Child Alone Dinner 2023

No Child Alone Dinner 2023

May 1, 2023 | Comments Off on No Child Alone Dinner 2023

Rossbrook House Foundation hosted the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023.   This fundraising dinner was held in support of Rossbrook House programs and activities. Thank you to all who joined the celebration at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.   Watch our video for highlights from the evening! Click here to watch.   “When doors open, incredible things happen. The doors of Rossbrook House have been open since 1976 and needs your support to keep them open.” -Jane Quinton, Co-chair         “Being a young person can be difficult. Being a young Indigenous person in Winnipeg
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