August
09
2023
National Indigenous People’s Day
Celebrated in Canada every June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day of celebration to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society made by First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. National Indigenous Peoples Day always falls on the summer solstice (The longest day of the year) and was chosen for […]
August
03
2023
An Important Day In Canadian History
August 3rd is an important milestone in Canadian history. On this day, in 1871 at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, the Ojibway, Swampy Cree, and the Crown signed the very first treaty, known today as Treaty No. 1. The first of 11 treaties that would eventually be signed, it paved the way for establishing […]
May
12
2023
Siloam Mission Launches Capital Campaign for Supportive Housing Upgrades
$6M needed for urgent heating and cooling upgrades, electrical work and more Siloam Mission is looking to the public for help in raising $6 million to substantially renovate its supportive housing facility, The Madison. Located in the Wolseley neighborhood, The Madison offers housing along with meals and on-site support staff and programming for 85 residents […]
March
31
2023
Siloam Mission Shifts to Behavioural-Based Entry
New policy improves safety by replacing sobriety requirement with code of conduct Winnipeg’s largest homeless shelter announced today it is replacing its sobriety requirement with a new policy of behavioural-based entry. The shift in strategy is aimed at improving safety and respect for all who visit, volunteer or work at Siloam Mission, and comes out […]
January
20
2023
Siloam Mission Receives Gift of Technology from Victoria Hospital Foundation
Siloam Mission Receives Gift of Technology from Victoria Hospital Foundation VHF grant enabled purchase of computers and accessibility aids for community use A set of new computers and technology aids is helping break down barriers for clients at Siloam Mission. Thanks to a grant from the Victoria Hospital Foundation, Siloam Mission was able […]
December
01
2022
Siloam Mission Announces Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Siloam Mission Announces Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation Commitment made as part of organization’s first Annual Report to the Community event Siloam Mission has announced a new commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, developed in participation with Indigenous partners and community leaders. The commitment announced today includes specific responses to numerous calls to action […]
June
15
2022
June 2022: Joint Statement on Proposed Dismantling of Winnipeg Bus Shelters by City Council
Joint Statement on Proposed Dismantling of Winnipeg Bus Shelters by City Council Siloam Mission does not support the motion by councilor Shawn Nason and the IRPW committee to remove infrastructure from bus stops on Regent Avenue, or anywhere else. Dismantling bus shelters is a punitive action and does not address the lack of adequate housing and […]
February
28
2022
Siloam Mission Announces New Indigenous Relations Director
Siloam Mission Announces New Indigenous Relations Director Newly-created position to help better engage with Indigenous community Winnipeg, MB (February 28, 2022) – Siloam Mission is announcing a new Indigenous Relations Director, as part of its commitment to improving Indigenous relations following community consultations last year. The newly-created role is being filled by Christine Vanagas, who […]
October
28
2021
Siloam Mission Announces New CEO, Improved Indigenous Relations
Siloam Mission Announces New CEO, Improved Indigenous Relations Consultations with Indigenous community leads to new commitments Winnipeg, MB (October 28, 2021) – Siloam Mission is announcing a new CEO, along with new commitments to improve Indigenous relations following community consultations this year. The new CEO, Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, will begin work with the […]
June
28
2021
Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre Opens at Siloam Mission
Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre Opens at Siloam Mission Facility for those exiting addictions treatment will welcome first guests July 5 Winnipeg, MB (June 28, 2021) – A new facility for those exiting addictions treatment programs is opening next week at Siloam Mission. The Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre is a 20-unit housing facility for those recovering from […]
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