Nestled along the bank of the Red River, Elmwood is home to some 17,000 people. Here you'll find a rich cultural and social diversity, a thriving local economy, well-kept homes and streets, and beautiful parks and green spaces. Above all, you will find a caring community focused on the well-being and prosperity of its residents.
Photo GalleryWelcome FriendsBe a Friend of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Bring to life a centre of learning and dialogue, and help create inspiring encounters with human rights.Human rights affect us allCanadians have a proud, global reputation for upholding and protecting human rights. Our journey has been filled with challenges and triumphs. We have much to be grateful for, and much work to do to ensure that our rights, and the rights of others, are understood, celebrated and protected.And that's why we need the Canadian Museum for Human Rights!A centre of learning and dialogue and inspiration. A home for our human rights stories and champions. An inspiring experience that opens our eyes to how we can all make a difference.Become a human rights championThere are lots of ways you can help.Change begins with you!Support the Canadian Museum for Human RightsOpening on September 20, 2014 in Winnipeg, Manitob,a Canad,a the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be the only museum in the world dedicated solely to helping people understand, celebrate and promote human rights.Be a Friend.
The Laurel Centre provides individual and group counselling to women who have experienced childhood and / or adolescent sexual abuse.Significance of the Laurel TreeIn Greek mythology, there is the story of a wood nymph named Daphne who is much like the Greek goddess Diana - independent, athletic - a huntress. In the myth, the god Apollo pursued Daphne in what would be interpreted today as a sexual attack. Daphne called to the river god for help and was transformed into a laurel tree - a symbol of victory and triumph.The Laurel Centre represents the transformation and triumph of its clients. The laurel leaf is a symbol featured in the Centrés logo.History of The Laurel CentreIn the early 1980's those working in the addictions field realized that many addicted women - up to 80% - were also struggling to overcome the trauma resulting from childhood sexual abuse. Many were unable to deal with their addictions because their lives were too painful.At the time there were no services for women that treated addictions and abuse together.