BeCause & Effect

Welcome to BeCause and Effect, a podcast form the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about, and the effect it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell.

Our gu…

Joanne Kelly is many things to many people; Journalism instructor at Red River College, incredible advocate for animals, and host of multiple book clubs including The Winnipeg Foundation’s Official B…

Mitch Bourbonniere has spent his life in service of others. As an educator and community activist in Winnipeg, he’s made it his life’s mission to help others find their voices. He is a founding membe…

Phil Chiapetta has been with Rossbrook House for 40 years. As their executive director, he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to how to assist at-risk children and youth. 

Beyond being a safe spac…

Adele Perry is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to history, indigenous studies, and human rights. She is the Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of History at the Unive…

My guest today is Karen Velthuys, she’s the Executive Director of Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba, or LDAM. Karen is also a 2020 Fast Pitch Alum, and she is a leading voice and advocate…

Paul Soubry is a devoted businessman, philanthropist, volunteer, and advocate for education and University research. 

He was Chair of Manitoba’s largest-ever Fundraising campaign, the Front and Centre…

Pulford Community Living Services has been a Manitoba mainstay assisting people with developmental disabilities. Established in 1986, Pulford is a leader in this area and has helped countless people …

Dorota Blumczynska is a leader with profound empathy. As the Executive Director of Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM), Dorota and her team have helped thousands of refug…

Welcome to BeCause and Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives. My name is Nolan Bicknell.

We…

Dr. Tyler Pearce knows the philanthropic sector well.

As Executive Director of Local Investment Toward Employment, aka LITE, Dr Pearce and her team are fundamental in helping people become employable …

Michael Redhead Champagne is an inspirational example of someone making a real difference at a community level.

Award winning Community Organizer, Ininiwak Helper, Public Speaker, and Author, and Advo…

The term heritage has been all over the news lately. From history to architecture and everything in between, now more than ever, society is discussing the importance and impact of our heritage.

Cindy …

Trudy Schroeder understands the intrinsic value of the Arts. As Executive Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Trudy leads a team of passionate people creating world-class performances that p…

Javier Schwersensky says he’s got the best job in the world. As CEO of the Winnipeg Humane Society, Javier leads the oldest animal shelter and animal welfare non-profit in all of Manitoba, it is now …

Mandela Kuet advocates for equity and equality and has for nearly his entire life. He participated in the Winnipeg Foundation’s Fast Pitch earlier this year, spoke at the Black Lives Matter rally in …

Claudette Leclerc has been at the helm of the Manitoba Museum for the last 23 years. As Executive Director and CEO, Claudette has overseen the growth, expansion, and immense success of the Manitoba M…

Roger Berrington is making a massive difference in the lives of youth in our city. As Founder and Executive Director of CanU, Roger and his team have made nutrition, health, academia, and leadership …

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from the Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the Causes they care about, and the Effect that it has on their lives. 

We are continuing to talk to …

Our first guest in a series of conversations in the post-covid era, is Thomas Morgan Jones, artistic Director of Prairie Theatre Exchange.

Over the next few episodes we’re going to talk to different p…