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

09

2023

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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 […]

August

03

2023

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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 […]

May

12

2023

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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 […]

March

31

2023

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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 […]

January

20

2023

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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 […]

December

01

2022

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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 […]

June

15

2022

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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 […]

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February

28

2022

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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 […]

October

28

2021

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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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June

28

2021

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