Explores what’s happening in our neighbourhoods, how safe we feel, and whether we’re engaged in community activities or are socially isolated.
“[Butterfly Club] gives that cultural connection; making sure youth are Connected to mentors, have people to look up to – indigenous people to look up to – and ensure there’s a safe space for the kids to go.
The youth and other staff I’ve worked with became like sisters and like siblings and like nieces and nephews to me.
There’s a mentor in the program right now who recently came up to me and said that – not just myself, but me and the other mentors – she wanted to be a mentor because she wanted to be there for others, like we were there for her when she really needed [us].”
Shannon Kraichy, Volunteer mentor, Former coordinator and former participant, Ka Ni Kanichihk’s Butterfly Club
“[Butterfly Club] gives that cultural connection; making sure youth are Connected to mentors, have people to look up to – indigenous people to look up to – and ensure there’s a safe space for the kids to go.
The youth and other staff I’ve worked with became like sisters and like siblings and like nieces and nephews to me.
There’s a mentor in the program right now who recently came up to me and said that – not just myself, but me and the other mentors – she wanted to be a mentor because she wanted to be there for others, like we were there for her when she really needed [us].”
Shannon Kraichy, Volunteer mentor, Former coordinator and former participant, Ka Ni Kanichihk’s Butterfly Club
- Have places where everyone in our community can share their story and have it shared.
- Improve access to community supports; make this easier and quicker.
Calls for action submitted by participants of two public, Vital Conversations held on June 22, 2022.
Indicators
FIVE OR MORE FRIENDS
48%
of Winnipeggers report having at least five close friends, with younger adults and lower-income people less likely to count five friends.
Source: Representative survey of Winnipeggers 2022
SENSE OF BELONGING IN THE COMMUNITY
61%
of Winnipeggers have a strong sense of community. Down 9% post pandemic.
Source: Statistics Canada 2020 and representative survey of Winnipeggers 2022
EXPERIENCES OF DISCRIMINATION
Two-thirds of Indigenous, Black and People of Colour Winnipeggers report experiencing discrimination – on par with the national average.
% of respondents who experienced discrimination in the last 2 years:
CANADA | MANITOBA | WINNIPEG | |||
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OVERALL | IBPOC | OVERALL | IBPOC | OVERALL | IBPOC |
47% | 68% | 50% | 66% | 50% | 66% |
CANADA | |
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OVERALL | IBPOC |
47% | 68% |
MANITOBA | |
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OVERALL | IBPOC |
50% | 66% |
WINNIPEG | |
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OVERALL | IBPOC |
50% | 66% |
Two-thirds of Indigenous, Black and People of Colour Winnipeggers report experiencing discrimination – on par with the national average.
% of respondents who experienced discrimination in the last 2 years:
Source: Statistics Canada 2020