The NIHB program is part of a broader system of federal, provincial and territorial health programs and services contributing to the health of Indigenous people in Canada.
Winter can make driving challenging and stressful, especially for newcomers. It is important to change our driving habits to suit the conditions of snow and sleet.
Here are some winter driving tips from Manitoba Public Insurance:
Provincial Grant Opportunity provides project funding to support a broad range of community renewal efforts, community capital projects and children and youth initiatives. It focuses on community led response and revitalization efforts including capacity building, wellness and safety, community economic development, social inclusion, housing coordination and children and youth initiatives.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants include:
Non-profit organizations
Municipal governments (other than the City of Winnipeg)
Northern Affairs Community Councils
When is the application deadline?
The application intake for the program is now open and the application deadline is January 26, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
What do they fund?
1. Community Renewal Initiatives Stream Supports community development projects including:
Community and organizational capacity building and planning;
Community economic development initiatives;
Well-being and recreation activities to promote neighbourhood safety and cohesion;
Anti-racism, bridge building and inclusion initiatives; and
Housing and safety coordination supports.
2. Community Spaces Stream Supports capital projects that extend, improve or enhance interior and exterior public use community facilities and spaces.
3. Healthy, Safe, Connected Children and Youth Stream Supports targeted children and youth projects including outreach, wellness, recreation, youth internships, training and leadership development.
For more information on program guidelines, eligible funds and the application.
Urban/Hometown Green Team
Provincial Grant Opportunity
Green Team grants create summer employment opportunities for youth aged 15 to 29 years.
Approved Applicants provide a variety of community development projects that improve neighbourhoods, promote community involvement, and help develop young leaders. The employment period is between May 1 and September 30.
Who can apply?
Eligible Applicants throughout Manitoba include:
Municipal governments (other than the City of Winnipeg)
Northern Affairs Community Councils
Non-profit organizations
Education authorities
When is the application deadline?
January 26, 2026, by 11:59pm.
For more information on program guidelines, eligible funds, and the application.
Prosper Canada webinar
Supporting with Access to Benefits
Thu, Jan 8, 2026 12 – 1:30 PM
This 90-minute webinar is provided on a quarterly basis and is designed to provide frontline practitioners – or anyone helping someone with access to benefits – with foundational knowledge and skills to support Canadians who are living on a low income to access benefits. Participants learn the importance of access to benefits for individuals and families, review key skills and opportunities for starting benefits conversations, and practice using the BenefitsWayfinder tool to become familiar with its functionality.
During this webinar participants will learn to:
Recognize the importance of access to benefits for Canadians living on low income.
Identify how they can support Canadians living on low income to access benefits they are entitled to.
Use the Benefits Wayfinder in conversations using an effective strategy tailored to the individual they are assisting
Participants will receive the following resources as part of the training:
A copy of the Benefits Wayfinder support guide
A copy of thePowerPoint deck used in the presentation
The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk is coming back in June 2026!
From January 13 to February 10, 2026, community organizations and schools can apply for grants of up to $1,000. The funds can be used for staffing, training, promotion, equipment and venue rentals for physical activity and sport programs, initiatives and events that will take place in June 2026.
It’s not too early to start planning your physical activity and sport programs, events and initiatives and collaborating with other local organizations and your municipality. Visit PaticipACTION to find out more!
Red Cross Friendly Calls
For some people, a little conversation
can make a big difference.
So, what if we told you that a meaningful connection was just a phone call away?
The Friendly Calls program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services.
Everyone deserves to benefit from the power of human connection, no matter where you live.
Friendly Calls is safe, accessible, free and available nationwide.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a celebration held annually on December 3rd.
Each year, Manitoba joins people across the world in promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in every aspect of life, including political, social, economic and cultural.
Join the Manitoba Accessibility Office for a free webinar to hear how the Manitoba Accessibility Fund is working to remove barriers, create awareness and support improved accessibility across the province.
In this webinar you will hear directly from past grant recipients, learn how their projects are working to remove barriers and gain insight into how their work is highlighting the voices of individuals with disabilities and creating a more inclusive province.
Also see the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6th
…remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action.
Achieving freedom from gender-based violence requires everyone to educate themselves, their families, and communities on gender-based violence, to centre the voices of survivors in our actions and speak up against harmful behaviours.
Gender-based violence is any act of violence based on someone’s gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender. Gender-based violence (GBV) can take many forms, like bullying, gaslighting, possessiveness, or hurtful online messages. It can happen anywhere—at school, in relationships, within families, on social media, or in public places. Learn how to spot the red flags and take action to stand up against GBV!
Top Items Needed at Food Banks
More than ever, a record amount of Manitobans are facing challenges putting food on the table. Harvest Manitoba is always looking for food donations from the community. Their top needed items include:
canned items such as vegetables, fruit, soup, stew, tuna
pasta and pasta sauce
rice
peanut butter
instant oatmeal
baby food and formula
Look for their yellow donation bins at events, your workplace, community spaces and more! If you can’t find one, check out 211 Manitoba.
