Archives for Rossbrook House

Trailblazer Award

Trailblazer Award

January 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Trailblazer Award

  Sister Geraldine MacNamara (1938-1984)  Rossbrook House is proud to announce that Sister Gerry has been selected to receive recognition as a Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer award recipient.   Women Trailblazers In partnership with the Winnipeg Free Press, the Nellie McClung Foundation introduces the 150 Manitoba Women Trailblazer Awards. Saluting the contributions that Manitoba woman have made to social justice, arts, sports, politics, community activities and promoting democracy while developing this great province. These Trailblazer Awards will honour Nellie McClung’s vision by recognizing the spirit of her life’s work being advanced by women leaders of today or throughout Manitoba’s history. Sister Gerry’s Legacy
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Thanks Red River Coop

Thanks Red River Coop

January 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Thanks Red River Coop

Thank You to Red River Coop for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House.   With your on-going support, Rossbrook House continues to provide 2 meals a day to children and youth who drop-in after school and on weekends.     Red River Coop has been a supporter of Rossbrook House for many years. We are grateful for all that they do for the children and youth of Rossbrook House!
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United Way Winnipeg’s virtual tour of Rossbrook House

United Way Winnipeg’s virtual tour of Rossbrook House

September 29, 2020 | Comments Off on United Way Winnipeg’s virtual tour of Rossbrook House

Take a virtual tour of Rossbrook House. The United Way of Winnipeg recently toured Rossbrook House with Executive Director, Phil Chiappetta, as their tour guide. The result is a beautiful video. Please feel free to have a look when you have a few minutes.   Click here to watch it on our YouTube channel.
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Generations of Pow Wow Dancing

Generations of Pow Wow Dancing

March 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Generations of Pow Wow Dancing

The annual Rossbrook House Pow Wow will, unfortunately, not be happening this spring as planned. This tradition has been a huge part of Rossbrook House for 38 years! Many participants and former students have fond memories of the Rossbrook House Pow Wow. As so many other events around the world, the Pow Wow has been canceled. We hope to make more memories again next time! In the beginning… In the early 1980’s Millie Stonechild began to work with a group of students at Eagles’ Circle, sharing teachings and culture. In the process the students began to learn pow wow dancing.  The
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Fundraise for Rossbrook House

Fundraise for Rossbrook House

February 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Fundraise for Rossbrook House

  Want to give back while raising awareness?   Have a special occasion coming up and don’t want gifts that’ll add to your dusting or be re-gifted? Consider asking people to donate to Rossbrook House Foundation in lieu of a gift. In charge of your next group outing? Planning a party and trying to think of something different to do? Consider a fundraising event with the proceeds going to Rossbrook House Foundation. You could organize a Social Trivia Night Games Night Sporting Event/Tournament   There are also different organizations that can help you do this, including, but not limited to:
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