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Summer 2023

Summer 2023

August 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Summer 2023

  Rossbrook House and the Foundation were grateful to receive just over 17,000 entries into June’s Great Canadian Giving Challenge. While we didn’t win the grand prize of $20,000, we are appreciative of the support we received. Support that was directed to summer programming. The Challenge may be over, however, summer is still going strong! “I like summer because we go swimming at the outdoor pools and walk to the park.” – Emily, age 10 Donations in support of Rossbrook House are integral to helping ensure that children and youth continue to have a safe place to belong, play, learn and
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Summer ’23 at Rossbrook House

Summer ’23 at Rossbrook House

June 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Summer ’23 at Rossbrook House

Children and youth are looking forward to the summer at Rossbrook House!   “I like to go swimming at the outdoor pools, and the beach, and bowling, and Wheelies.” -Pyriel, age 8 For many of us, summer is a time to relax. At Rossbrook House, summer is a busy time with doors open 24 hours every day until the return to school in September. The fun includes twice-daily meals, outings to the beach, building with Lego in the playroom, escaping the city for a week at Camp Maskwa, and more! Your support will help ensure that children and youth continue
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You’re Invited

You’re Invited

April 3, 2023 | Comments Off on You’re Invited

History of the Dinner The first No Child Alone Dinner was held in January 2016, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rossbrook House Inc.. It was the first ever dinner of this calibre in its 40-year history…. And was a tad different than the events previously held for participants. Chaired by now Rossbrook House Board President, Brenda Hasiuk, January 28, 2016, saw 575 individuals come together in celebration. The evening, emceed by former Wi Wabigooni EA, Tina Keeper, included a performance by the Rossbrook Rockers, remarks by current & former participants, a video by APTN – highlighting Rossbrook House as a “safe
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#NoChildAlone2019 dinner

#NoChildAlone2019 dinner

February 6, 2019 | Comments Off on #NoChildAlone2019 dinner

  Thank you to the almost 600 guests who attended the #NoChildAlone2019 dinner January 24. This was only the 2nd time in 43 years that Rossbrook House held an event like this. We were thrilled to see so many friends, community and agency members, and supporters. It was our pleasure to bring Rossbrook House to you at the Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park. Each of the guests received a decorated tile made by one of the many Rossbrook House participants or students. The tiles commemorate the lives of the thousands of Indigenous children who died as a result of the
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Here we go again….

Here we go again….

October 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Here we go again….

  2016 was the first ever fund-raising dinner gala hosted by Rossbrook House. We celebrated our first 40 years with almost 600 guests. We’re doing it again in 2019! Click here to view the video! Please join the children and youth of Rossbrook House on our Winnipeg journey of reconciliation… No Child Alone Dinner Thursday, January 24, 2019 5:30 reception, 6:30 dinner Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park, 1405 St Matthews Ave. Keynote speaker: Niigaan Sinclair, author/columnist $125 ($75 tax deductible) For more information call 204 949 4093 Thank you to these generous sponsors for helping to make this event happen:
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The History of the Rossbrook House Pow Wow

The History of the Rossbrook House Pow Wow

May 18, 2016 | Comments Off on The History of the Rossbrook House Pow Wow

Rossbrook House has a 35 year history with the traditional pow wow. From the inception of the very first Rossbrook House pow wow to today, it is an annual event that includes community dancers and drummers. And everyone is welcome!
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