BeCause & Effect

David Kron, Executive Director of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, talks about Cerebral Palsy and how differently it can present in different individuals, the stigmas and difficulties surrounding folks living with disabilities, and his continued advocacy work throughout his life. 

Today’s guest is a special treat. One of my colleagues and favorite people to talk to, Michelle Gazze.

Michelle has worked in the world of community engagement for many different organizations in her career, and as The Winnipeg Foundation’s Community Engagement Coordinator, she has a profound perspective on the philanthropic sector and the future of giving.

I sat down with Michelle to talk about inner-reflection, self identity, and how that pertains to the next generation of generosity, her work engaging with the grassroots and listening to community, and the current state of the sector, and the city.

Shereen Donetto, Executive Director of the Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, also known as IRCOM, talks about her work helping families integrate into Canadian society, the barriers involved in doing so, and what we can do to prepare for the inevitable increase in demand of our systems as the global refugee crisis continues to grow.

Brandy Blind tells us her story and what she has overcome, the incredible impact of the FGC program in Manitoba, and what our city still needs to do to help reunite families with kids caught up in the system. 

Sky Bridges, CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation, talks about the strategic vision for The Foundation moving forward, the path the organization is taking in response to Winnipeg Vital Signs 2022 and how collaborating with community can improve the well-being of Winnipeggers and make a lasting impact. 

Today’s show is all about Journalism. My guest is Dan Lett and he’s been a journalist and award-winning columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press since 1986. Dan recently launched the Niigaan and the Lone Ranger podcast with co-host, and friend of the show, Niigaan Sinclair.

Niigaan and the Lone Ranger is streaming on all major podcast platforms and the show is already one of the best podcasts out there. Dan and I talk about the current state of Journalism, the concept of Moral Clarity, how the business model has evolved, and his tireless dedication to the cause.

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives.

Today’s guest is Michael Barkman, Manitoba Network Manager for CCEDNET, the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, a collective that

Michael and I talk about a modern approach of empowering communities to be economically sustainable, the current political and social climate in our city, and his advocacy and organizing work with Make Poverty History.

Please enjoy my conversation with Michael Barkman.

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell.

Today’s guest is Olympic Gold Medalist, Jill Officer. She has won multiple curling championships and travelled all over, curling across the globe.

I sat down with Jill Officer, to talk sport psychology, the transition from Olympic champion to regular citizen, and her dedication to mentorship and the curling community in Canada.

Today’s guest is the youngest guest we’ve had on BeCause & Effect, and she’s already an incredible philanthropist and community leader. 

18 year-old Divya Sharma has been involved in philanthropy for years and has lent her talents to many incredible organizations and causes in our city including Can U. (https://canucanada.org/)

I sat down with Divya to talk about how youth today are leading our communities, what it’s been like growing up during the pandemic, and where her work ethic and sense of generosity came from.

Lisa Cowan is the Executive Director of the Tamarack Recovery Centre here in Winnipeg. Tamarack has been serving our community for nearly 50 years, offering community-based treatment and support for alcohol and drug addiction, as well as aftercare and transitional housing to help their clients make a lasting change in their lives.

I sat down with Lisa Cowan from Tamarack Recovery Centre, to talk about her work and the modern context of addiction in 2022, the stigmas that continue to surround community-based treatment, and what the average person needs to know about people going through recovery.