DIRECTORY
Directory of Winnipeg Organizations
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ONE-MONTH CHALLENGE
One-Month Challenge
See
"Of Interest..."
section for details.
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100 MILE DIET
100 Mile Manitoba Diet
See
"Of Interest..."
section for details.
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
MAY
Various Dates in May
Basic Composting Workshops
Basic workshops suitable for a beginner. We cover the 5 essential keys to
composting, layering, different composting methods and bin types. The workshops
are FREE and are open for anyone to attend. However, registration is required.
Please phone 925-3777 to register.
Monday May 14
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Henderson Library, 1050 Henderson Hwy.
Tuesday May 15
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, EcoCentre, 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave.
Le Mercredi 16 Mai
19h00 - 20h00, Bibliotheque de Saint-Boniface,
131 Blvd Provencher (en francais)
Thursday May 17
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, St. James Library, 1910 Portage Ave.
Tuesday May 22
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Louis Riel Library, 1168 Dakota St.
Thursday May 24
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sir William Stephenson, 765 Keewatin St.
Sponsored by the Green Action Centre.
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MAY 14
Monday May 14
Brigette DePape in Winnipeg
Brigette DePape is the page who disrupted the federal throne speech last
year with her "Stop Harper" sign. She will talk about her recent activist capers
and the new book published by CCPA. "Power of Youth: Youth and Community-Led
Activism in Canada," edited by DePape, explores grassroots activism across a
variety of themes. It shows the concrete work that young people are doing, as
well as highlighting challenges they face, lessons learned, ways forward,
and bold visions for the future. The book will be available at a cost
of $15.00
7:00 pm, Mondragon Bookstore & Cafe, 91 Albert St.
Everyone Welcome. Free Admission.
Sponsored by CCPA-Manitoba.
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MAY 17
Thursday May 17
Woody Guthrie's 100th Birthday Party
The songs and stories of America's tuning fork Woodrow Wilson Guthrie as
presented by leading and less known lights of Winnipeg's brilliant folk music
community including The Magnificent Sevens, Sweet Alibi, Dry Bones (ft. Nathan
Rogers, JD Edwards and Leonard Podolak). Woody Guthrie documented the struggles
of working class people and his body of work is unparalleled. The concert will
feature his best known and most lyrically and musically beautiful songs and some
of his best stories and recitations.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, West End Cultural Centre.
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MAY 17-20
Thursday May 17 - Sunday May 20
Film Screening: Surviving Progress
Based on Ronald Wright's best-seller A Short History of Progress, this
intelligent and provocative documentary explores the concept of progress
in our modern world, guiding us through a sweeping but detailed survey of
the major "progress traps" facing our civilization in the arenas of technology,
economics, consumption, and the environment. Featuring powerful arguments from
such visionaries as Jane Goodall, Margaret Atwood and Stephen Hawking this
enlightening and visually spectacular film invites us to contemplate the
progress traps that destroyed past civilizations and that lie treacherously
embedded in our own.
Playing at 9:00 pm on Thursday, Friday & Saturday; 7:00 pm on Sunday.
Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. (Artspace Bldg.)
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MAY 20
Sunday May 20
Winnipeg Worker Co-Op Video Series Premiere
What are the joys and challenges of being a worker/owner? How were they let
down by traditional workplace structures? How can this alternative business
ownership model change the world? Videos include Organic Planet, Natural Cycle
Courier, Mondragon, ANAK, Ram Wools, Urban Eatin' and Enviro-Safe Cleaning. The
evening will also feature performances by long-time folksinger Bobby Stahr and
other local musicians.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St.
Tickets: $10.00, available at Mondragon, Organic Planet,
and cvwc@rocketmail.com
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HAPPENING NEXT WEEK
MAY 24
Thursday May 24
Film Screening: Surviving Progress
Based on Ronald Wright's best-seller A Short History of Progress, this
intelligent and provocative documentary explores the concept of progress
in our modern world, guiding us through a sweeping but detailed survey of
the major "progress traps" facing our civilization in the arenas of technology,
economics, consumption, and the environment. Featuring powerful arguments from
such visionaries as Jane Goodall, Margaret Atwood and Stephen Hawking this
enlightening and visually spectacular film invites us to contemplate the
progress traps that destroyed past civilizations and that lie treacherously
embedded in our own.
9:00 pm, Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. (Artspace Bldg.)
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MAY 25
Friday May 25
Victoria Park Fundraiser Cabaret
This 1900 style cabaret reminiscent of the Winnipeg General Strike era will
feature a buffet supper and entertainment by magician Joe Kaufert and The Lindsay
White Band. The evening will also feature an update on the progress to create a
heritage site. Student projects from the Faculty of Architecture exploring what
a heritage site might look like will also be on display. This exciting event is
part of building a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Strike in 2019.
Proceeds go to establishing a heritage site to commemorate the Strike, its
importance, the early laborers and the park where they rallied.
Doors open at 5:30 pm; Dinner at 6:00 pm.
Ukrainian Labour Temple (@ Pritchard and McGregor)
Tickets: $35.00; Students $20.00. Table prices available by request.
For tickets, please contact Sandra Gessler (770-9298), Glenn Michalchuk
(479-7026),
Mondragon (91 Albert), or the Social Planning Council (207 Donald).
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MAY 25-27
Friday May 25 - Sunday May 27
Film Screening: Pink Ribbons Inc.
Breast cancer has become the poster child of cause-related marketing campaigns.
Countless people walk, run and shop for the cure. Each year, millions of dollars
are raised in the name of breast cancer, but where does this money go and what
does it actually achieve? Directed by Lea Pool and produced by Ravida Din,
Pink Ribbons, Inc. is a feature documentary that shows how the devastating reality
of breast cancer, which marketing experts have labeled a "dream cause," has become
obfuscated by a shiny, pink story of success.
Playing Friday & Saturday at 9:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm.
Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. (Artspace Bldg.)
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MAY 26
Saturday May 26
Mayworks Picnic for Inner City Youth
Join the Winnipeg Labour Council at a family picnic. All children who attend
will be given a draw ticket for a chance to win a new bike.
12:00 Noon - 4:00 pm, Freight House Park.
Everyone Welcome. Free Admission.
For more information, please contact the Winnipeg Labour Council
at 942-0522.
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HAPPENING LATER ON
MAY 30-JUNE 2
Wed. May 30, Thurs. May 31 & Sat. June 2
All or Nothing
A Play by Bruce Sarbit
All or Nothing dramatizes the last days of Spanish philosopher, novelist,
and poet Miguel de Unamuno during the period of his house arrest in Salamanca
in 1936 under the fascist Franco regime. A Winnipeg Fringe Festival hit in 20ll.
Remounted with Harry Nelken as Unamuno.
Playing at 8:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday; 1:00 pm on Saturday.
Rudolf Rocker Cultural Centre, 91 Albert St.
Tickets: $12.00 at the door or in advance at 867-3908.
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JUNE 1-2
Friday June 1 & Saturday June 2
Aleta Dey: A Rehearsal
A Play by Dale Lakevold
The moving story of a fiercely independent young woman standing up for what
she believes in: women's rights and an end to war. Adapted from the 1919
autobiographical novel Aleta Dey by Manitoba writer and activist Francis
Marion Beynon. Featuring Tracy Penner.
Playing at 8:00 pm on Friday; 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm on Saturday.
Rudolf Rocker Cultural Centre, 91 Albert St.
Tickets: $12.00 at the door or in advance at
867-3908 or lakevold@hotmail.com
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JUNE 2
Saturday June 2
Run for Rights
Walk, cycle, run, wheel, or blade to raise money in support of Winnipeg
organizations working for social justice and human rights. You can choose to
complete a 5 km or 10 km route. The scenic route stretches along Scotia Street
from Kildonan Park to St. John's Park.
Registration: 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Run for Rights: 9:30 am
Kildonan Park
For more information or to download a pledge form,
please visit www.runforrights.org
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JUNE 18-29
Monday June 18 - Friday June 29
Canadian School of Peacebuilding
The Canadian School of Peacebuilding has been created to serve practitioners,
professionals, activists, students, non-governmental organizations and
faith-based groups engaged in peacebuilding. Its goal is to serve peacebuilders
around the world by bringing them together in a collaborative learning community,
nurturing and equipping them for various forms of peace practice and exposing
them to some of the most significant, emerging ideas and teachers in the field.
The fourth annual Canadian School of Peacebuilding will consist of two 5-day
sessions, each with three courses running concurrently. We invite you to
participate in your choice of courses for personal inspiration, professional
development, or academic credit. The Canadian School of Peacebuilding is an
institute of Canadian Mennonite University.
For more information please visit http://csop.cmu.ca
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