BeCause & Effect

Chef Ben Kramer has been working in kitchens, and with food, his entire life. From humble beginnings washing dishes, to catering for thousands over his career, he lives and breathes healthy food.

Chef…

Tara Birtwhistle has danced at the pinnacle of professional ballet for most of her career. She joined the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in 1991, was made principal dancer in 2000, and has been Ballet Master …

I could talk to Dr. Ian Mauro for hours about climate change. He’s a uniquely equipped expert in the field, with decades of education, research, and first-hand experience on all aspects of the impend…

Jennifer Jones is a Canadian superstar and curling legend. Her list of accolades and championships is too long to name, reaching the pinnacle with an Olympic gold medal in 2014. Jennifer is humble, w…

Mark Chipman is a quintessential Winnipegger. 

As the Executive Chairman of the Board of True North Sports + Entertainment and the Winnipeg Jets, he has devoted most of his professional life to giving…

Lynn Skromeda has got to be the best person to talk to about the Winnipeg Folk Festival, as she’s been attending for nearly 40 years, basically grew up at the festival, and she also happens to be the…

Cate Friesen loves telling stories. She’s been doing it her entire life, in nearly every career she’s had; from Singer/Songwriter, to producer with the CBC, Radio Documentarian, and especially now, a…

Ian McCausland has been a professional photographer for over 31 years. From studying photography in highschool to taking photos for thousands of clients, Ian is one of the best and most respected in …

Joan Blight has spent an entire career learning and understanding the importance of strategy in Philanthropy. 

As president, founder, and managing consultant at her consulting firm Strategic Philanthr…

Bruce MacDonald has devoted his life and career to social good for over 30 years. Formerly the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada, Bruce has been working with all aspects of the philanthropic sec…

Sister Lesley Sacouman has list of community accomplishments and accolades too long to name. She’s the founder of so many programs and organizations in Winnipeg - Holy Names House of Peace, Eagle’s C…

30 years is a long time. Steven Schipper took the reins of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre as their Artistic Director back in 1989, and announced his retirement following the 2019 season.

Steven is …

Cynthia Drebot was one of the winners of the Winnipeg Foundation’s Fast Pitch 2018 competition, where she shared her story of losing her husband to cancer in just five short months. 

She has worked in…

Ace Burpee is a busy man. You can hear him on the radio nearly every morning and you can see him supporting various causes around the city nearly every night. He’s known for his work ethic and he’s k…

Kal Barteski is a philanthropist, author, activist, tactical urbanist, and artist, perhaps best known for her beautiful script as well as her incredible wildlife and polar bear paintings.

Kal has been…

Scott Oake is an award-winning CBC broadcaster, host of After Hours on Hockey Night in Canada, and has covered 12 different Olympic Games. Scott’s oldest of two sons, Bruce Oake, passed away due to a…