Local resources
There are many local resources centres that are available to support you, your family, and your neighbours. Here are some that our General Manager is aware of. Links are provided in the title as well as a brief description from each organization’s website.
If you know of additional resources we can share, please send us an email.
Ma Mawi wi chi itata centre
The name Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata translates from Ojibway into the phrase “we all work together to help one another”.
The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc. (Ma Mawi) was born in the fall of 1984 by committed community members who sought an Indigenous solution to supporting and rebuilding families. Since that time, Ma Mawi has worked to support families to better care for children by creating meaningful opportunities for community and family involvement. Ma Mawi believes that strengthening families is a worthy investment in the future.
Larsen Community Care Site
575 Larsen Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2K 1R5
Phone: 204-925-0358
retisRiver East Transcona Immigrant Services (RETIS) provides programs and supports to welcome immigrants arriving in the River East Transcona area of Winnipeg. We offer orientations and information to help newcomer become familiar with the local community, as well as Canadian life and culture. Our settlement workers connect newcomers with programs and services, host special events for newcomers to meet their neighbours, and promote public awareness.
The Newcomers Welcome Centre located in John Pritchard School is open for visits with a settlement worker. All office visits are by appointment only at this time. Drop-in visits are currently not available. To make an appointment to meet with a RETIS settlement worker, phone 204.339.1984. You can also email, text, or phone the settlement workers directly for help or questions—their contact information can be found directly below in The Newcomer News.
Newcomers Welcome Centre
John Pritchard School
1490 Henderson Hwy.
204.669.9412
For more information, contact the newcomer reception facilitator at 204.669.5643 or newcomers@retsd.mb.ca.
EAL Courses
Classes are offered at no cost to participants. There is free care for newcomer children ages 19 months to 6 years at some daytime EAL classes. The program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. For more information about Adult EAL classes, call 204.667.6193, ext. 3042.
healthy parent and child programsMany programs are located at or supported through Access East (on Henderson) including pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, nutrition, and drop-in programs.
To inquire about specific programs available to meet your needs, call
204-945-1301
BGC Polson provides free after-school programming for youth in grades 3-12. Because we run our programs out of Polson School, we can use the school's gymnasium and large multipurpose room to offer a variety of wide variety of activities. This also includes a snack program to ensure kids have the energy they need to make the most out of our programs.
The Club has a drop-in program on Fridays from 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm for children in grades 3-6. The program also operates from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm for youth in grades 7-12 who live in the neighbourhood. Additionally, children are encouraged to pre-register for enhanced programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Polson Elementary School
491 Munroe Avenue
(431) 688-1593
polson@bgcwinnipeg.ca
Your public library is more than books!
There are many public resources and services available through the library - for free. If you’ve never visited a local library, we encourage you to go see.
Providing resources and programs for all ages and backgrounds. Visit their website to learn more about the multitude of programs that they run - whether you are looking for support or to support (volunteer).
545 Watt Street,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2K 2S2
Hours: 9:00am – 8:00pm
(204) 982-1720
YMCa-YWCA Kildonan“The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.
At our core, we are passionate about creating opportunities and continuously advancing the well-being of the communities we serve. We do this by developing healthy and successful people who in turn create a positive impact in their local neighborhoods.”
Visit the YMCA-YWCA (website or in person) to learn more about their many programs for people of all ages, including youth and newcomer programs.
454 Kimberly Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2K 0X8
204-668-8140