It’s a day to honour Manitoba’s rich aboriginal heritage and a time to join together with family and friends for fun, food and great entertainment. Admission is free and you’ll enjoy the pow wow, BBQ. drummers, dancer and singers, as well as savour a traditional feast wiht home-cooked stew and bannock. Crafts, games for kids, mascots, pony rides and more make for a day to remember!

It all takes place on the grounds of Marymound School, 442 Scotia Street from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  

More details about performers can be found here

See you there!

Vale’s operations in Thompson, Manitoba have committed a donation of $15,000 to Marymound’s Futures Program for young parents in Thompson. Vale is a global mining company with operations on five continents.

The contribution will see $5,000 each year for three years going to this program that supports young parents through programs including parenting skills, nutrition training, stay in school programming, support groups, school readiness programs and much more. Futures programs are always well attended and have helped countless young parents learn, grow, mature and move towards healthy independent living while maintaining the family unit.

“This will go a long way to support our programs at Futures,” said Marymound CEO, Ian Hughes. “We are grateful to Vale not only for the financial contribution but for their recognition of the importance of our programming in the community.”

ORD STREET BECOMES MARYMOUND WAY

In honour of Marymound’s 100 years of caring for Manitoba
children and families, the City of Winnipeg is bestowing a special
honour on the social services agency.

Ord Street in West Kildonan borders Marymound School’s yard has
been re-named Marymound Way.

“It’s a wonderful tribute to the Sisters of the Good Shepherd who
founded Marymound in 1911 and to the many people who have worked here over the century,” said Ian Hughes, Marymound’s CEO. “We feel very proud to be recognized in this way.”

No homes or businesses have addresses on Ord Street so the name change will not affect any local residents.

A special ceremony celebrating the change is scheduled for September 10 at the 100th Anniversary Reunion & Culture Day.

From Jiminy Glick to Ed Grimley, Short pulled out all his favourite characters for an to remember at the Grand Ballroom of the Fort Garry Hotel.

Marymound celebrated 100 years since its founding with this elegant affair which also featured a four-course dinner and silent auction.

$42,000 was raised to provide bursaries to past and present Marymound youth pursuing post-secondary education.

See photos.