Australian musician Rob Edwards is touring Treaty One Territory, reconnecting with Indigenous artists and exploring his own cultural roots through music and community. His Manitoba journey blends collaboration, identity, and joy as he learns from Elders, shares stories, and creates new music inspired by resilience.

https://u-channel.ca/australian-musician-rob-edwards-embarks-on-journey-of-connection-and-self-discovery-in-treaty-one-territory/

Manitoba is investing in perinatal mental health through PRIME X Community grants, supporting programs like MDAM and Dr. Kristin Reynolds’ new peer‑coaching initiative to help pregnant and postpartum people facing depression. With a focus on equity, accessibility, and evidence‑based support, the project aims to reduce stigma, strengthen families, and build sustainable mental‑health care for all parents across the province.

https://u-channel.ca/new-initiative-aims-to-transform-perinatal-mental-health/

Front‑line health‑care workers in Manitoba are facing rising safety concerns, prompting the province to roll out the new SAFE app across major hospitals to deliver real‑time alerts and direct access to security. With more than 2,000 violent incidents in 2024 and over 1,500 potential weapons detected at HSC last year, officials say these upgrades are essential to protecting staff and patients across the province.

Hundreds rallied outside Winnipeg City Hall to push back against the shelved Safe Access By-law, warning it could still return and threaten core rights to protest and dissent ❄️📣. Community members, from activists to academics, say the by-law’s vague language and steep fines highlight why defending civil liberties requires ongoing vigilance and collective action. ✊🏽⚖️

https://u-channel.ca/controversial-by-law-shelved-after-public-outcry/

Manitoba is moving forward with major dialysis reforms after an Auditor General report revealed gaps in planning, accountability, and coordination across the province’s kidney‑care system. ⚕️📊 New provincial initiatives aim to strengthen oversight, expand access, and ensure safer, more efficient treatment for patients who rely on life‑sustaining dialysis .💙

Girls from across Manitoba united at the Women in STEM, AI & Innovation Conference, diving into hands‑on labs, powerful mentorship, and conversations about belonging, curiosity, and the future of AI 🚀💡. The event inspired students to explore bold career paths, embrace change, and see themselves as the next generation of innovators 👩‍🔬✨

Safe, affordable housing is the difference between crisis and stability for women, gender-diverse people, and families in Manitoba. Safety is the bare minimum needed to move from surviving to thriving. 🏠✨ The Right to Housing Coalition’s Safe Homes for Women and Gender-Diverse People campaign is calling on the province to invest in social housing that builds community, dignity, and belonging for all.

The Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters (MAWS) launches the "Your Voice, Your Vision" campaign, engaging youth aged 15-24 to challenge dating violence through workshops and multimedia projects. 🌟💻 This initiative aims to empower young people with knowledge and support to foster healthy relationships and create safer communities. 💖

https://u-channel.ca/empowering-youth-voices-to-break-the-cycle-of-violence/