Tessa Blaikie-Whitecloud

• Winnipeg to open pop-up shelter on frigid days to keep vulnerable people out of cold

  Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham said the city is spending $200,000 on a new pop-up shelter capacity to be located at Siloam Mission.

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2023
  
• Manitoba food banks, shelters facing increase in need of donations

  Harvest Manitoba has seen 140-per cent greater need than just three years ago, and many of those asking for help are steadily employed.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2023
  
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• Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission shifts to behaviour-based entry, drops sobriety requirement

  Sobriety is no longer a requirement for those seeking to access Siloam Mission services. Their new behaviour-based policy means if a person isn't causing trouble, they're welcome.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2023
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• Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission takes next step in relationship with Indigenous community

  The new director is Christine Vanagas of Long Plain First Nation, who has previous experience working with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2022
• Siloam Mission announces new CEO, commitment to improve Indigenous relationship

  With the new hire comes additional commitments for Siloam to improve its relationship with the city's Indigenous community after a series of consultations. 

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
• Winnipeg shelters band together to help those hardest hit by extreme cold

  During a deep freeze, Manitobans bundle up or stay indoors. Local shelters band together to help those who have no way to get out of the elements and survive the cold.

  Jan 17, 2019