December 6, 2023
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December 1, 2023Rossbrook House gave me a second chance at life. Gangs, crime, and poverty made it tough to grow up...
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November 9, 2023587 Elgin Avenue in Winnipeg was once a special place for the Rossbrook House community. Meegwetch House opened in 1982...
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November 6, 2023It was a full house when we celebrated students in the Rossbrook House community during the annual Open House...
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October 20, 2023There's more to Rossbrook House and its history than you may know. Back in November of 1980, 429 Elgin Avenue...
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October 6, 2023Thank you to all who attended! Click here to read what CBC Manitoba had to say about the 2023 Open...
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September 29, 202347 years ago, an empty United Church on the corner of Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg became...
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September 29, 2023Patty Mainville has been the Executive Director of Rossbrook House since September 2022. Here she shares her thoughts about...
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June 20, 2023This summer will be a memorable one for children & youth. “I like summer because we go swimming at the...
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June 6, 2023Sister Bernadette O’Reilly and Sister Margaret Hughes have been inducted into the Order of Canada. The ceremony was held on...
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June 1, 2023June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Winnipeg youth share why they’re hopeful for the future in a new...
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May 23, 2023Rossbrook House 2023 Pow Wow was held Thursday, May 18, 5:30pm Community dancers and drummers took part in this annual...
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May 1, 2023Rossbrook House Foundation hosted the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023. This fundraising dinner was held in support...
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April 26, 2023Did you know that Indigenous culture has been a part of Rossbrook House programming for many years? Today, a huge...
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April 4, 2023Rossbrook House 2023 Pow Wow was held Thursday, May 18, 5:30pm Community dancers and drummers will take part in this...
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February 2, 2023Thank you to all who helped Rossbrook House Foundation raise funds for Rossbrook House programs by attending the Paint...
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January 27, 2023Thank You to Red River Co-op for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House. With the ongoing support- of...
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January 11, 2023Rossbrook House turns 47 in January (2023) and we’re celebrating the dozens and dozens of participants who have come...
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December 28, 2022Hello from Patty Mainville: Whether you are a donor, a follower on social media, or a former participant—however you choose...
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December 20, 2022Creating Leaders at Rossbrook House When Rossbrook House Foundation brings Rossbrook House to the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg next...
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December 20, 2022Thank you Winnipeg Paramedics & friends! Winnipeg Paramedics put out a call to stuff the bus and pack an ambulance...
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December 5, 202250 excited shoppers took a trip to Toys R Us with $50 each to spend! Children and youth from Rossbrook...
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December 1, 2022Message from Executive Director Patty Mainville: Rossbrook House Foundation is so appreciative of your continued love and generosity in making...
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November 8, 2022Congratulations to a record number of scholarship recipients. Rossbrook House annually awards students in the Rossbrook House community with a...
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November 3, 2022Hilary Druxman creates a ‘Good Works’ necklace for Rossbrook House in collaboration with a 14-year-old Rossbrook House youth. Hilary Druxman...
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October 27, 2022Rossbrook House Foundation is hosting the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023 This fundraising dinner is in support...
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September 29, 2022Thanking Phil Chiappetta for 42 years of service to children and youth and the Rossbrook House community. Many community members...
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September 23, 2022On Thursday, September 22, Rossbrook staff and Board of Directors held a community barbecue and family-friendly farewell party for...
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September 19, 2022Ms. Patricia Mainville, executive director of Rossbrook House, received Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, created by the Province...
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August 8, 2022Rossbrook House Foundation’s 50/50 in support of Rossbrook House is now closed. Congratulations to Mandy OBrien who won $3,730.00! You could...
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July 5, 2022Last month the list of inductees for the 2022 Order of Canada was announced and included Sister Bernadette O’...
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June 14, 2022Rossbrook House and Green Action Centre have teamed up with Depave Paradise project and removed concrete in front of...
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May 30, 2022As the school year winds down, programs, outings, and activities at Rossbrook House heat up. Your support will ensure...
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May 13, 2022The Phil Chiappetta Opportunities Fund was established in 2022 by Phil’s St. Paul’s High School Class of ’75 classmates...
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April 29, 2022Have you ever asked yourself …. How can I continue to make a difference once I’m gone? …. How can I...
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April 19, 2022Rossbrook House Hires New Executive Director Rossbrook House Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the hiring of Patricia Mainville...
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April 11, 2022Thank you to all who came out to dance and celebrate with Rossbrook House children and youth, including community...
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April 5, 2022National Volunteer Week (April 24-30) is the perfect time to thank the amazing people who volunteer their time at...
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March 7, 2022Tuesday March 8 marks International Women’s Day, “a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and...
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February 22, 2022"The smiles say it all. It's been a pleasure meeting the families at Rossbrook. We all have a story...
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February 1, 2022It all began in 2017. For four years in a row, the children of Rossbrook House and IRCOM gathered for...
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January 11, 2022Thank You to Red River Co-op for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House. With the on-going support- of...
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January 11, 2022Another year has gone by and Rossbrook House remains open every day for children and youth. For the last 46...
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November 12, 2021Hiring from Within A long-standing tradition at Rossbrook House is hiring our staff from within. Many of our Junior Staff...
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November 12, 2021Jeff Coleman Rossbrook House Foundation Director and Fund Development Committee Chair. How/when did you first hear about Rossbrook House? I had heard the...
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November 5, 2021Mother Earth, We Love You Rossbrook House and Green Action Centre have teamed up with Depave Paradise project to remove...
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November 2, 2021We're celebrating the hard-working and inspiring students in the Rossbrook House community! We are thrilled that we can help to...
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October 1, 2021Rossbrook House held a special event for participants on September 30. All in attendance, mostly children and youth, learned about...
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September 20, 2021IODE: Jon Sigurdsson Chapter honoured Rossbrook House staff member Sheila with a Citizenship Award. Sheila received this Citizenship Award for...
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August 30, 2021Rossbrook House is open every day for children and youth ages 6-24. Open 24 hours weekends and all school holidays. Children...
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August 9, 2021Summer 2021 is underway. Children and youth are having #summerfun with outings and activities. Summer programming is in full swing at...
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June 30, 2021Our 2020/2021 reports are online and ready for you to view anytime. Rossbrook House is grateful for the generous support...
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June 30, 2021Rossbrook House Foundation Community Report is ready for you to read. The Community Report includes activities from the 20/21 year...
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June 21, 2021The Class of 2021! We are pleased to share that there are 12 students graduating grade 12 from Rising Sun...
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May 17, 2021The annual Rossbrook House Pow Wow is a cherished tradition. So many dancers have so many great memories from the...
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April 22, 2021Rossbrook House is a finalist! The 12th annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards gala is Thursday, May 27 from 6-8pm Rossbrook House is...
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April 21, 2021It’s National Volunteer Week. The theme for 2021: The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring...
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March 3, 2021March 8 is International Women's Day. It's a day to celebrate women's achievements. It's safe to say that Rossbrook House has...
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March 2, 2021In 2018 until early 2020, several times each year, children from Rossbrook House were participating in a special after-school...
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February 25, 2021For the past 4 Februarys, (excluding 2021) Rossbrook House and IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba) have...
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January 25, 2021Sister Geraldine MacNamara (1938-1984) Rossbrook House is proud to announce that Sister Gerry has been selected to receive recognition as...
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January 13, 2021For the last 45 years, Rossbrook House has been a safe place for children and youth to belong, play,...
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January 5, 2021Thank You to Red River Coop for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House. With your on-going support, Rossbrook...
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December 14, 2020Rossbrook House is open every day 24 hours! Children and youth are welcome to drop-in. Meals are provided twice each day. Video...
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November 17, 2020Tuesday December 1 is Giving Tuesday and Rossbrook House is happy to once again be participating in this national...
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November 5, 2020Rossbrook House presents the 2020 Virtual Scholarship Awards Celebration. Please join us as we celebrate the students who are receiving...
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November 4, 2020For those of who may not have had an opportunity to visit Rossbrook House, please stop by anytime with...
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October 20, 2020“I knew when I walked through the doors that Rossbrook House was a special place!” 10 Questions with Jane Quinton Chair Rossbrook...
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October 15, 2020I hope you are doing well in these stressful times, finding ways to stay healthy and positive. With COVID cases...
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September 30, 2020Written by Sydney Hildebrandt Community Journalist - The Times, Sydney Hildebrandt is the community journalist for The Times. Years ago, Vern...
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September 29, 2020Take a virtual tour of Rossbrook House. The United Way of Winnipeg recently toured Rossbrook House with Executive Director, Phil...
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September 29, 2020A face mask or face covering is required inside of Rossbrook House, inside the Rossbrook House vans, or while...
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August 25, 2020Rossbrook House has remained open for children and youth, 24 hours, since the school closures on March 16, 2020. ...
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July 29, 2020We’d like to invite you to watch our first-ever VIRTUAL annual community meeting. While we're sorry that we couldn't welcome...
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May 31, 2020Summer is not cancelled at Rossbrook House Throughout the month of June, every $1 donated to Rossbrook House is an...
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May 18, 2020The COVID-19 Pandemic has compounded the need and the challenge to serve children and youth in our community. We are...
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March 30, 2020The annual Rossbrook House Pow Wow will, unfortunately, not be happening this spring as planned. This tradition has been...
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March 15, 2020As a supporter of Rossbrook House you are likely interested in our response to keeping participants and staff safe...
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March 3, 2020For the fourth year in a row, FortWhyte Alive generously opened their doors for a fun evening in February...
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December 20, 2019Happy Holidays! As the song goes, it can be ‘the best time of the year’, when our hearts are open,...
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August 31, 2019The annual Summer Games at Rossbrook House signal the end of the summer break from school. While it's sad...
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August 22, 2019Summer is coming to a close. I think we can all agree, it went way too fast! The children and...
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July 31, 2019Smiling faces! Fun outings! Camp! Getting crafty in the play room. And hanging out with your friends. Check out what the...
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July 8, 2019Each November, Rossbrook House celebrates the students who are pursuing post-secondary education of all kinds. Several scholarships are handed...
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June 27, 2019From fun outings exploring Manitoba's hot spots, to going away to camp, or enjoying an ice-cream and hanging out...
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April 15, 2019The Barrel Boys and The O’Pears were in Winnipeg to perform at the West End Cultural Centre. They also...
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March 19, 2019The cold winter months are behind us (barely) and the warmer, longer days are here! In spite of the...
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March 4, 2019The spring of 2019 the Rossbrook House community will be saying farewell to two long-time members. Sister Bernadette O’Reilly and...
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February 13, 2019For the third year in a row, FortWhyte Alive, Rossbrook House and Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba...
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February 6, 2019Thank you to the almost 600 guests who attended the #NoChildAlone2019 dinner January 24. This was only the 2nd time...
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October 26, 20182016 was the first ever fund-raising dinner gala hosted by Rossbrook House. We celebrated our first 40 years with almost...
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September 24, 2018Every December Rossbrook House (along with sponsors Boston Pizza and Shindico) throw a party for ages 6-11. (The Intermediates,...
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September 5, 2018Sweltering temps and little rain only made the beach days and splash park visits even better (and necessary)! Many new...
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August 27, 2018Rossbrook House Foundation is hosting the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023 This fundraising dinner is in support of...
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August 23, 2018Each November, Rossbrook House presents scholarships to former Rossbrook House participants, staff or students who are enrolled in a...
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August 20, 2018This September, ages 6 to 8 will now have their very own program; Little Bears “Makoonsag”. The program is...
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July 16, 2018First year U of M Education student Tyler Ross has become a regular at Rossbrook. He’s part volunteer, part...
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March 1, 201880 excited school-age participants from Rossbrook House and IRCOM (Immigration and Refugee Organization Committee of Manitoba) were bussed to...
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February 16, 2018The Winter has been a cold one, I think everyone can agree. That didn’t stop the fun from happening at Rossbrook...
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October 5, 2017Rossbrook House is very lucky to have the support of many wonderful people! We are grateful for all of...
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July 10, 2017Follow RBHWPG on the Instagram app to keep in touch and to see photos of activities at Rossbrook House!
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April 3, 2017There’s always a lot going on at Rossbrook House. In addition to the Cold City Warm Hearts event, the...
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March 6, 2017The children and youth at Rossbrook House enjoy marking special dates on the calendar with celebrations, feasts and dances.
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February 27, 2017A celebration of community, friendship and winter fun! The kids and staff at Rossbrook House and IRCOM (Immigrant and Refugee...
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January 5, 2017The kids get a big thrill when they enter and see their own name up on the wall! It...
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December 22, 2016We are about to say farewell to our 40th year… It was a busy and wonderful year that started...
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December 13, 2016The Annual Volunteer Christmas Party was held at Rossbrook House on December 6th. Staff, board members and other volunteers enjoyed...
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November 29, 2016Rossbrook House is very grateful for all of our hard-working, tireless, selfless volunteers and our very generous donors and...
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November 21, 2016The Rossbrook House Foundation Board hosted a Women’s Lunch on November 18 at Rossbrook House. Foundation Board Members, staff and...
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November 14, 2016oh-4 The annual Fall Open House at Rossbrook House was a wonderful mixture of sights and sounds! The students of the...
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September 13, 2016Wi Wabigooni (Rossbrook House’s elementary school) students were welcomed to their first day of school by generous GenNext members...
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September 12, 2016web-gc-2 The Grill & Chill Community Barbeque welcomed hundreds of visitors!
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September 2, 2016July and August at Rossbrook House mean open doors 24 hours a day. It means a safe place for...
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August 22, 2016It was a gorgeous August evening, sunny and warm, the perfect setting for a lovely walk through the Assiniboine...
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July 27, 2016Summer Camp is an annual tradition at Rossbrook House. July 2016 two groups of kids and leaders went to...
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June 10, 2016It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day. Attendance was good. And there were community dancers of all ages, including...
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June 10, 2016Congratulations to all of the graduates and award winners for the 2015-16 school year from Wi Wabigooni, Eagles’ Circle...
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May 18, 2016Rossbrook House has a 35 year history with the traditional pow wow. From the inception of the very first...
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May 10, 2016Rossbrook House hosted a lunch, letting the audience of Allied Professionals know all about the good work that is...
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March 11, 2016After teaching for 17 years at Eagles Circle School followed by 10 years as Co-Executive Director at Rossbrook House,...
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February 19, 2016Here are more pictures from the wonderful evening celebrating Rossbrook House’s 40th Anniversary, the No Child Alone Dinner.
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February 2, 2016table setting It was a first for Rossbrook House. While holding events for kids of all ages is a pretty...
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December 30, 2015Kirby and Marie Fontaine reserve a place in their hearts for the children and youth coming to Rossbrook House....
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December 23, 2015Our thanks to Shindico and Boston Pizza for their support of the Energy Plus Kids' Christmas Party! Yummy food,...
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November 8, 2015CN held the eleventh edition of the CN Canadiens Alumni Challenge charity hockey game on Nov. 7, 2015, at...
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February 13, 2015The Rossbrook Rockers Helped Reveal The Record Breaking United Way Goal For 2014. Later In The Celebration They...
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February 13, 2015WINNIPEG — In the heart of one of Winnipeg’s most challenging neighbourhoods sits
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January 8, 2015Winnipeg drop-in centre empowers inner city students
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January 8, 2015Rossbrook House junior staff members Ronald Gabriel (right) and Aiden Sizer do a little Christmas wrapping on Monday.