On January 13, 2010, we held our first workshop here at Siloam Mission. The topics covered were Manitoba’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, New Canadians, and Aboriginal Issues and Reserves. We had guest speakers from Manitoba Family Services and Housing, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, Siloam Mission, and The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. 34 participants came out to enjoy an evening of learning together.
As we get ready to host our next workshop on Wednesday February 9, I am excited for the potential behind these sessions; the potential for learning, for making new contacts, for advocacy, and for connecting the community.
Learning together is one of the best ways to build up a community. It’s also where change begins; we can’t change something if we don’t have a firm grasp on the issue.
In a culture that so often forgets about those who struggle, those who exist under the radar of society, it is wonderful to have over 30 adults in the same room ready to learn about poverty and homelessness together. I can see already that our participants are eager to take action and make some changes in our city.
Sarah Enns
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