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Citizenship Award

Citizenship Award

September 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Citizenship Award

IODE: Jon Sigurdsson Chapter honoured Rossbrook House staff member Sheila with a Citizenship Award. Sheila received this Citizenship Award for her work with children and youth at Rossbrook House.   Sheila has been a part of the Rossbrook House community for many years — as a participant, student and staff. She was the first student at Rising Sun. She formed great bonds with Sisters Bernadette O’Reilly and Margaret Hughes. She later worked with Sister Margaret at Wi Wabigooni as the educational assistant. When she retired… she thought she’d come and lend a hand at Rossbrook House. Since 2016 she has become
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Pow Wow Memories

Pow Wow Memories

May 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Pow Wow Memories

The annual Rossbrook House Pow Wow is a cherished tradition. So many dancers have so many great memories from the last (almost) 40 years. Click here to watch our video The beginning…   In the early 1980s 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 first Rossbrook House Pow Wow was held in 1982 in a church basement with taped music playing on a cassette player. Wi Wabigooni students joined with the Eagles’ Circle dancers for that pow wow. Sister Margaret
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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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Kevin Chief bio

Kevin Chief bio

August 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Kevin Chief bio

Through Chief Partnerships Manitoba Inc., Kevin leads a team working to build relationships that strengthen community. He currently works in the field of education, training and employment. Born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End, he has considerable public sector and community experience. He was Vice President at the Business Council of Manitoba from 2017 – 2019. The Business Council is made up of Chief Executive Officers of leading Manitoba companies committed to the economic growth and community development of our province. Previously he spent six years as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, representing Point Douglas. He was
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