BeCause & Effect

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. I’m Nolan Bicknell.

Today’s guest is another Winnipeg Foundation staff member who has been working in the philanthropic sector for decades. Megan Tate, Director of Community Grants, started with the Foundation in 1999.

Her knowledge and understanding of the charitable sector in our city is unparalleled, and Megan and her team have an incredible connection with community organizations doing vital work in our city. 

Please enjoy my conversation with Megan Tate, Director of Community Grants at The Winnipeg Foundation.

Louise Simbandumwe is Co-Director of Supporting Employment and Economic Development, also known as SEED Winnipeg. Louise and her staff have been supporting individuals and families navigating our financial and social systems to help them reach economic empowerment.

I sat down with Louise Simbandumwe, Co-Director of SEED Winnipeg Inc, to talk about economic development and empowerment in a post-covid world, the difficulties dealing with and navigating systemic barriers, and how to improve the lives of the most vulnerable among us.

Mary Beth Taylor has been encouraging generosity in all its forms since she was a child. As the Director of Donor Engagement at The Winnipeg Foundation, she leads a team helping donors in our province connect with the causes they care most about.

I had the honor of sitting down with Mary Beth Taylor, a 30-year veteran of the philanthropic sector in Canada, to talk about the charity and non-profit model in our modern world, the impact of working in Canada’s most generous province year over year, and what the future holds for the next generation of giving.

Today’s guest is Greg Kyllo. He’s the Executive Director of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, he’s 12 years sober himself, and him and the team at Bruce Oake are doing incredible work helping men get their lives back on track.

The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre recently passed their 1 Year Anniversary since opening in 2021, and 101 graduates have moved through the program. 

Greg and I talk about recovery, grief, substance abuse, the pandemic, the 12 Steps, and how our city is facing the current opioid epidemic.

Cam Bennett is a Manitoba staple in the film and television production community.

As current Program Manager for Cinematoba, Cam was previously executive producer for MTS TV (Bell MTS) Stories From Home. 

His work has been broadcast on APTN, CBC, CTV, Global, Discovery, Life Network, History UK and The SciFi Network. 

Cinematoba is a new storytelling initiative brought to you by the National Screen Institute and The Winnipeg Foundation, and we couldn’t be happier to have Cam on board.

I sat down with Cam Bennet, Program Manager of Cinematoba, to talk about his 4 decades of experience in film and TV production, the current landscape of media and content, and what we hope to bring to life through Cinematoba.

Shahina Siddiqui is a speaker, educator, community leader, and the co-founder and volunteer executive director of the Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA). I’ve wanted her on the podcast since we first launched, and I’m honored that she is my guest today.

Shahina has a wisdom and a presence that few people have, and her perspective on life and all its challenges is incredible. 

I sat down with Shahina Siddiqui to talk about life, her faith, her career with ISSA and the wonderful work they’re doing, and how our community can collectively heal in a post-COVID world.

Today we are talking about art. Specifically, indigenous art. Yvette Cenerini is a metis artist, educator, and the Art Education Specialist with Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art, aka MAWA. Her project: Resilience highlights 50 Indigenous Art Cards & Teaching Guide for schools across Canada.

I sat down with Yvette Cenerini to talk about her career as an artist in Winnipeg, using art to help youth understand themselves and the world around them, and how we can connect with art on our path to reconciliation.

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

Today’s guest is a real pro. Adam Glynn, the Station Manager at CJNU here in Winnipeg. CJNU of course is Winnipeg’s Community Radio Station, living at 93.7 FM on your dials or streaming live at CJNU.ca.

Since taking over, Adam has been a tireless community champion and has brought CJNU into the modern era while staying true to its nostalgic roots. 

I sat down with Adam Glynn, Station Manager for 93.7 CJNU in Winnipeg, to talk about his journey to Canada and the immigration process, the value and staying power of community radio, and how CJNU soldiered through the pandemic without missing a beat.

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

Today’s show has two guests, Project Coordinator Janell Henry and Director Daina Warren, both from the Urban Shaman Gallery here in Winnipeg. Urban Shaman is an indigenous artist-run centre and they have been leaders in showcasing and celebrating contemporary indigenous art since opening in 1996.

I sat down with Daina Warren and Janell Henry from Urban Shaman Gallery, to talk about revitalizing indigenous languages through art, connecting language back to culture, and Urban Shaman’s mission to continue supporting indigenous artists into the future.

Monika Pichor is helping young people in Winnipeg reconnect with their culture through music, art, ceremony, and more. Monika coordinates the Butterfly Club at Ka Ni Kanichihk, where she mentors youth and helps guide them in whatever areas they need through a holistic approach.

I sat down with Monika Pichor, Program Coordinator of The Butterfly Club at Ka Ni Kanichihk, to talk about reconnecting youth with their culture, the importance of truth in reconciliation, and the reciprocity of mentorship.