Many folks like to trash 2022 for the many struggles and difficulties that came with it, but looking back, I had tons of fun! I learned plenty and it makes me even more excited for what's coming next! Whether it was a first time experience for me, or continuing to do something I love, here are 9 Highlights From 2022:

Workers have 4 rights legislated in Manitoba to keep them safe. Please share this info with young workers or anyone who needs to know how to exercise their rights for a healthy and safe work place.

Check out this one pager that supports the Circle of Life Thunderbird House and the Indigenous relations division ahead of the coming municipal election in Winnipeg! Shout out to CCPA and SPCW for their work on the Alternative Budget this year <3

I've seen immense progress in the past year within many places and people I have strong relationships with. But we need everyone to help if we're gonna make reconciliation and a good life for all a reality. I suggest that we start at the beginning, at call to action #1, do what we can to support parents and bring the children home.

Yet.
The thing didn't happen, yet.
The person didn't respond, yet.
My goal has not been achieved, yet.
The power of this one word anchors your statement or objective in this moment and time. It tells you what is, right now. But it also acts as a personal challenge. It can help us to re-frame our thinking, re-imagine timelines, be open to things as they happen and welcome the coming work it will take to make our goal a reality.

Everyone is invited to the Grand Opening of Wayne's World Youth Lounge at Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre at 510 King Street, Friday September 23 from 5-8pm. The evening will consist of visiting, sharing stories and as Wayne would have wanted, eating well!

Sitting at the hospital waiting for a loved one to be cared for inside, I felt nervous. Checking my phone I saw a number of emails and notifications about work that I had to do, much of it urgent. I felt overwhelmed. I tried to ask for help but couldn't find the right words for the right person. I felt stuck.

Winnipeg Indigenous activist Michael Redhead Champagne joins Global News Winnipeg to talk about the $20 billion settlement reached by Ottawa and the AFN to compensate First Nations children and families harmed by chronic underfunding of child welfare on reserve.