WAC The Winnipeg Arts Council Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation with charitable status, charged by the City of Winnipeg to distribute funding to arts organizations and artists, to manage the City's Public Art Policy, and to foster development of the arts for the people of Winnipeg. As a pre-eminent city-building organization, the Winnipeg Arts Council focuses on the quality of life in the city and how arts and culture determines Winnipeg's reputation as a City of the Arts, both nationally and internationally. The Winnipeg Arts Council currently receives just under $4.1 million for this purpose along with another $500,000 designated for the Public Art Program.Grant ProgramsGrants are made available to not-for-profit arts organizations and individual artists and arts administrators working in all artistic disciplines. Applications are peer assessed, and the existence of high professional standards, community and audience support, and financial viability are key considerations in arriving at grant recommendations.Public ArtIn 2001 WAC was directed by City Council to develop a Public Art Policy for the City.
SMD has existed in various forms since the late 1940s. Today, the SMD family includes a head office in Winnipeg as well as six regional offices throughout Manitoba that provide services and support to people with disabilities in rural areas. SMD is also affiliated with national organizations such as Easter Seals Canada.
Based on projections, disability in Manitoba will continue to rise over the next 25 years. The Society for Manitobans with Disabilities strives for long term sustainability so that programs and services are available to meet the needs of children, youth and adults with disabilities.
Our Mission StatementIt is our mission to offer preventative and supportive services to child, youth and families while supporting healthy and nurturing relationships, cultural beliefs and practices. All services are founded on the utmost respect for individual beliefs, values and cultural life style practices. Our Vision StatmentTo become one of the most highly recognized family support service provider in our community over the next five years.Our BeliefEvery situation and family is unique and requires personal care and attention. We believe in the strength of the family. As a result, our caring and knowledgeable service providers offer services to help families overcome crises and struggles. Organization Waywayseecappo Healing and Wellness Committee Inc. was founded as a First Nation Non-Profit Organization in the year 2000. We have over five years of service experience working with Child and Family Service Agencies. We have gained a strong understanding of service protocols and service delivery requirements within the high demand environment.