Our forests are a fragile resource. They are a valuable asset to our economy and a vital part of our environment, critical to wildlife, soil stability, water resources and life itself.Interested in learning more? You've come to the right place.As Manitoba's oldest conservation education organization, the Manitoba Forestry Association (MFA) is a leader in the field of forest education. Our mission is to inform and educate all Manitobans about wise management of trees and forests, to ensure they will remain healthy and productive not only for today, but for future generations.As you explore our website, consider how forests play a part in your life. Then let us show you how your support and participation can help to sustain and nurture this precious resource.Whether you are a teacher or a student, a land or business owner, a current MFA member or simply an interested individual, the MFA has a program that will help you to understand, appreciate, and protect this integral part of the global ecosystem - our forests
Search and rescue volunteers save livesWhen lives are in danger, CASARA volunteers are ready, willing and able to provide assistance.No matter what the challenge, 2,800 volunteers nationwide are called upon to search for individuals who are lost or in distress.CASARA is a national volunteer organization funded by the Department of National Defence. Our volunteers provide air search assistance to the Royal Canadian Air Force, and promote flight safety for general aviation as a means to reduce overall SAR incidents.We are pilots, navigators, spotters, search coordinators, electronic search specialists, radio operators and administration staff. We are trained to work as spotters on military aircraft, and to carry out searches using light aircraft and ground vehicles.CASARA has been the umbrella organization for independent provincial and regional groups since 1986. CASARA operates in all 13 provinces and territories with access to 360 aircraft and 2,553 certified pilots, navigators and spotters.MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) is to support Canada's Search and Rescue (SAR) program and to promote SAR Awareness
Navigation MenuEPIC TO HOST CAFE FUNDRAISEREpic Opportunities will host its annual Café Fundraiser event on Thurs., Nov. 6 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. The event is one of the primary fundraisers of Epic Opportunities with a goal of raising money for accessible housing for individuals with intellectual...read moreSTARTING A CONVERSATIONWhen members of the Epic Opportunities recruitment team got together earlier this year to discuss ways of better engaging members of the public at the various career fairs they attend they came up with an idea that fit to a T. Actually, it fit like a T-shirt. ...read moreEPIC CONSULTANT IS ON THE JOBKellie Thai's job could be likened to that of a tour guide. An Employment Consultant with Epic Opportunities' Career Exploration Service, she too takes people on all kinds of exciting journeys filled with both challenges and rewards. While you aren't likely...read morePROVINCE TO BOOST WAGESThe Manitoba government recently announced plans to enhance wages for support workers at agencies which provide residential services to adults with intellectual disabilities
Children are our GiftsSagkeeng Child and Family Services is one of 10 agencies in the Southern First Nations Network of Care providing provincially mandated services. We believe that children are our gifts and as a community, it is our responsibility to guarantee their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. We provide a variety of services built on the principles of honesty, respect, kindness, trust, humility and courage. We welcome your comments anytime.
For over 25 years the Manitoba Association of Native Firefighters has been providing assistance to First Nation Communities throughout Manitoba. Training, Emergency Management, Workshops, Education are only the beginning of the services that we provide First Nations. For a Short Time when you purchase MANFF T-Shirts receive a $5.00 discount and a Kick Cancer pin! We have limited number of items on hand. Proceeds of the purchases go toward Cancer Care Manitoba or the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba.