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Janay’s long and winding road
Originally from Sandy Bay Reserve, Janay had to grow up quickly.
Read MoreJacob gains new outlook on learning and life
Jacob is unlike any ordinary youth, and it was his uniqueness that made it difficult to fit into the public school system.
Read MoreMarymound School enabled student to play to strengths
In 2017, concerned parents Chad and Lana Taylor spoke with the principal of Marymound about their son Ashtyn who was struggling with behavioural and learning issues in the public school system due to his autism.
Read MoreDifferent paths to learning
Marymound has created a specialized learning centre called Pathways on Henderson Highway in Winnipeg that provides support for Marymound School students to make easier transitions in a setting that encourages goal-focused learning and planning.
Read MoreNimaskawizii: I am Strong- Women’s Empowerment & Leadership Program
The Marymound Cultural Department is offering a 16-week training program led by Gert Johnson and Chantal St. Germaine for girls and young women.
Read MoreHer next move is stability
Carlene Flett lived in Lac du Bonnet until she was three-years-old, when her parents separated. Her Mom then moved to Winnipeg with Carlene and her three siblings.
Read MoreMarymound to become leader in Trauma Informed Care
Marymound has been offered the very unique opportunity to be the first organization to pilot a trauma-informed organizational model called P.R.E.S.E.N.C.E* created by world-renowned trauma expert Dr. Sandra Bloom and her partner Sarah Yanosy.
Read MoreCaitlin’s Inspiring Story of Triumph Against All Odds
If Caitlin were to be described in one word, it would be resilient. Caitlin is one of the fortunate youth to overcome numerous challenges she endured early in life to become a compassionate, optimistic and independent spirit. Now almost 21, she is a young woman with a bright future awaiting her.
Read MoreGift honours a life and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Marymound was recently the recipient of an extremely generous gift of $10,000 from Karin Bjornson in her mother’s name — Bernadette Lacroix. The gift illustrates the scope of Marymound’s work and the legacy of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.
Read MoreYouth self expression to Marymound mentor
Snowflakes falling Slowly you see that each one is truly unique. No two snowflakes are the same. They all stand out. I’m scared to stand out. Scared to be called different. Scared to go my own way. I look outside and they drift and flutter to the ground.
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