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If your organization would like to have its information included in the calendar please contact us by email, info@pointdouglas.net or by phone, 801-3086.

Neechi Foods Specials                Neechi Commons Update

Smoked and Frozen Fish: 

Summer, and the fishing is easy. .... Well at least very productive. And very easy at Neechi! ... A terrific shipment of smoked and frozen fish has just been delivered from dockside. Completely out-classing local fish offerings at the big supermarkets in terms of both quality and price, it includes: 

Ø SMOKED GOLDEYE   $2.69 each

Ø SMOKED WHITEFISH   $4.99/lb

Ø SMOKED  PICKEREL FILLETS   $7.79/lb

Ø PICKEREL FILLETS (frozen)   $7.49/lb

Ø PICKEREL CHEEKS (frozen)   $10.50/lb 

Main Street Market 

As a run-up to next year’s anticipated farmer’s market at Neechi Commons, this summer we are participating in the current Main Street Market at 1085 Main St. (east side between Alfred and Aberdeen) about ten blocks north of the Neechi Commons site. This evolving market runs every Friday from noon to 4 pm. Neechi’s stall includes bannock, banana bread, Manitoba jams, wild rice, moccasins and other items. 

Neechi Commons: 

Those of you who pass by the Neechi Commons site at 865 Main St. will have noticed a lot of activity over the past month and a half. Most of the extensive interior demolition has now been completed and we are getting ready to move into the new construction phase. The City granted special zoning and use variances to accommodate new access site points, to allow us to surpass standard neighbourhood retail space minimums, and to contain the number of parking stalls in favour of trees and bicycle racks. (There still will be close to 50 parking stalls behind the proposed farmers market plus street parking.) There was no opposition to our requests; just lots of encouragement from folks who happened to be at the hearings in regard to unrelated applications! We’re still on target for construction completion in the first quarter of 2011! 

Please ask folks that you know to contact us if: 

1.      They might have a serious interest in participating in Neechi Commons, as tenants or suppliers. -  Our core vision is a retail complex with a neighbourhood, Aboriginal and co-op development orientation and a high-profile emphasis on regionally harvested and processed foods.

2.      They would like to be contacted when we are ready to circulate information about Neechi investment shares.

3.      They would like to have their addresses added to our e-mail promotion list. 

Neechi Foods Community Store, 325 Dufferin Ave., between Main and Salter (a few minutes north of Portage and Main)

Open Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm, & Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm. City-wide deliveries – in our really cute, delivery van!  J

For families who would like to get their children involved or introduced to

Pow Wow drumming/singing.

 Ma Mawi Rising Sun Pow Wow Club will be hosting their group here at the Win Gardner Place/North End Wellness Centre every Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the gymnasium.  The club is Coordinated by Paul Desjarlais (925-0334) from Ma Mawi.

The club is an “open group” which means that if there are youth who are interested in participating in the club that they are more than welcome to do so!

For more information contact:

Greg Slobodeski
North End Wellness Centre Coodinator
Win Gardner Place
363 McGregor Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 4X4
Phone: (204) 925-4486
Cellular: (204) 293-3910
Fax: (204) 925-0371
E-Mail: gslobodeski@mamawi.com
 

The Red Road Lodge – former Occidental hotel on the corner of Main and Logan – provides transitional housing and skills development programs aimed to integrate those on social assistance back into the society.    In 2002, owner Richard Walls removed the vlts and ceased the sale of liquor.  Since, the main floor has been transformed into Studio 631, a drop in arts center for the community.   

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 8:30, Studio 631 is a safe haven for the community where one is free to be creative and to socialize.   Coffee is free, and so are the art supplies.  

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and there is always an air of creativity and inspiration.   People are engaged in painting, mosaic, furniture re-finishing, making dream catchers, beading, canvas stretching and sewing. 

In addition to art drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, Studio 631 is open to the community on Saturdays from 2 – 8:00 pm for a more focused night of mural creation.  The theme of the mural is Restoration, and the project has received funding from Manitoba Arts Council and Neighbourhoods Alive!. 

A core group of emerging artists from the inner city is currently collaborating on the design and administration of the mural.  They are also sharing their skills and mentoring the community in the creation of this unique project.  Currently we are working with tile, glass and miscellaneous found objects to create various mosaic creations on mesh.  These will then be attached to the North, exterior wall of the Red Road Lodge, as part of an eclectic mixed media mosaic mural.  The mural will have painted and dimensional elements as well. 

Community input is welcomed in the mural design.   We have reached out to the Salvation Army, Siloam Mission and other similar service organizations in the area to help build community connections and opportunities for those in rehabilitation and for the homeless.   

We invite you to come take part in this unique community project.  In addition to artistic participation, we would greatly appreciate volunteer help and additional support in way of material or in-kind donations.  

Come on down to 631 Main street and check it out for yourself!
 

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DO YOU WANT TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME?

Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg plans to build a home at 60 Grove Street in Point Douglas.  We have a great set of house plans to use on this unique lot.  We partner with families who are ready for the responsibility and challenges of homeownership, but would not qualify for a traditional mortgage.

 Requirements for Habitat homeownership include: 

1) You have been regularly employed for the past two years

2) Preference given to family with young children

3) Your current housing is either: too expensive, too small, unsafe, or substandard

4) You are willing to volunteer 500 hours with Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg

5) You are willing to take on a zero percent interest mortgage

6) Your annual household income (including Child Tax Benefit) is below the low-   income cut-off.  Look at the chart below to see if your income falls below these numbers: 

If you meet all of these requirements please call Steve at 235-2187 and be sure to mention that you are interested in living at 60 Grove Street. 

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg, go to www.habitat.mb.ca 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg

is currently in need of mentors to volunteer for two of our programs. There are currently 60 children on our wait list who want a mentor who will be their friend. It only takes a few hours a week, twice a month to make a BIG difference in the life of a child. You can be that difference!

Empowering Our Little Sisters Program:
Aboriginal Women Mentoring Aboriginal Girls

This is mentorship program focused on building meaningful relationships and learning opportunities for Aboriginal girls. EOLS is unique in the fact that each month, Big Sisters will gather for a variety of shared experiences and activities that can include sharing circles, elder teachings and crafts. Currently, the girls are working on Regalia and are almost ready to attend their first Pow wow!

Ultimately, Empowering Our Little Sisters represents the coming together of Aboriginal women to reclaim and nurture our young girls.

For more information visit www.bigwinnipeg.com or call (204) 988-9200

Ototema II Program: Mentoring Youth in Conflict with the Law

Ototema II is a program about friendship where male and female adult volunteers are matched in a one-on-one relationship with a male or female youth who is in conflict with the law. The youths in this program are between the ages of 12-17 and include those who are on probation and youths who are incarcerated in s Manitoba youth facility. Youths participate in this program voluntarily and are thoroughly screened to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Benefits of this program include free training for volunteers, opportunity to meet and work with correctional staff, access to agency events and free tickets/movie passes, opportunity to participate in Aboriginal cultural activities, and an orientation to the Youth Justice System.

For more information visit www.bigwinnipeg.com or call (204) 988-9200  

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New Seniors Resource Coordinator

for Point Douglas Seniors Coalition

Age & Opportunity, the sponsoring agency for The Point Douglas Seniors Coalition is pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Lajambe to the position of Seniors’ Resource Coordinator for the Coalition. 

Theresa is a Social Worker who has over 10 years experience in providing education and support to persons experiencing major life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with older adults. Theresa’s first day of work was Monday December 7, 2009.  

If you would like to contact Theresa directly, either by telephone or email, here is her information:

pdouglasseniors@mts.net

Cell # 792-8894

Please join us in congratulating Theresa on her new position!

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Circle of life

Thunderbird house

“Sacred Buds Blossoming”

 Rites of passage Teachings from the Grandmother’s council for

Young girls ages 9-12

Please register 940-4256

New participants welcome!

Tuesdays

5:30 – 6:45 pm

In meeting room

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