BeCause & Effect

Nov 14 2024 134 ep. 45 mins 8
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Host Nolan Bicknell talks to people about the Causes they care about and the Effect it has on their lives. BeCause & Effect is a podcast of The Winnipeg Foundation.

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Mark Stewart - Executive Director of Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre of Hope | BeCause & Effect #122

Nov 14 2024 32 mins  
Mark Stewart, Executive Director of Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre of Hope, talks about his lived experience with homelessness 18 years ago, how the Salvation Army’s mission has grown and evolved over the years, and the partnerships and collaboration happening to put an end to poverty in our city.

Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud - CEO, Siloam Mission | BeCause & Effect #121

Nov 07 2024 40 mins  
Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, CEO of Siloam Mission, talks about what investment needs to be made in our community to end the homelessness crisis in Winnipeg, how her team at Siloam are using a trauma-informed, results-based approach, and the progress that’s being made on this challenging topic, in our city.

Why Survivors Matter | Why X Matters Ep. #7

Sep 26 2024 59 mins  
In celebration and reverence of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, Elders Belinda Vandenbroeck and Oliver Boulette join us to talk about Truth and Reconciliation, the value of ceremony and prayer, and the importance of listening and learning about our shared history.

Why X Matters | Ep. #6 - Why Recovery Matters

Sep 05 2024 51 mins  
Why Recovery Matters is a deep dive on the processes, outcomes, and stigmas of recovery and addiction, with three recovery experts with both lived and learned experience: Greta Waples, Rehabilitation Counsellor at St. Raphael Wellness Centre, Angie Lohr, Executive Director at Two Ten Recovery Inc, and Steve Low, Treatment Consultant/Acting Clinical Director at Aurora Recovery Centr

Matthew Hodgins - Addictions Counsellor, St. Raphael's Wellness Center | BeCause & Effect #120

Jul 18 2024 48 mins  
Matthew Hodgins is a certified Addictions Counsellor at St. Raphael's Wellness Center who has dedicated his life to addictions recovery. He specializes in men's issues, including how and why men are vulnerable to addiction and the barriers to treatment. Matthew runs a men's recovery group through the SRWC, if you'd like more information, visit srwc-mb.ca/

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg's Bicycle Mayor, Board Member of Bike Winnipeg | BeCause & Effect #119

Jul 11 2024 33 mins  
Patty Wiens, Winnipeg's Bicycle Mayor and Board Member of Bike Winnipeg sits down to talk about the importance of cycling infrastructure, how riding a bike can improve mental and physical health, and the economic benefits of switching to riding a bike on your morning commute.Producer: Juan D. Lavao

Why Accessibility Matters - Why X Matters Ep. #5

Jun 06 2024 53 mins  

Al Wiebe - Homelessness Advocate, Peer and Community Engagement Trainer - BeCause & Effect #118

May 30 2024 61 mins  
This week's episode features All Wiebe, Peer and Community Engagement Trainer and Advocate for people experiencing homelessness who has lived experience himself. Al talks about how his experience living out of his car shapes his work today, his tireless advocacy and training, and some ideas and solutions from around the world to help with Winnipeg's homelessness crisis.

Malaihka Siemens - Build From Within, University of Manitoba - BeCause & Effect #117

May 23 2024 61 mins  
Malaihka Siemens, Student studying Education at the University of Winnipeg and Build From Within program participant talks about her Indigeneity as it pertains to education, her cultural bonds and connections to Winnipeg, and her experience with the Build From Within program, that helps indigenous students become teachers.

Amber Clark-Wesley, Pitikwé Skatepark - BeCause & Effect #116

May 09 2024 49 mins  
Amber Clark-Wesley, Board Chair of The Pitikwé Skatepark, talks about how she got involved with Pitikwé and her work creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for youth to feel a sense of belonging in downtown Winnipeg.We talked about downtown revitalization, systemic barriers, intergenerational trauma, and working with partners and colleagues to reform systems and structur