Blog • October 8, 2026
In Conversation: The Voices of You Shine Today
Meet the poets featured in You Shine Today (You Are Not Lost) and hear, in their own words, the stories, memories, and experiences that shaped their writing.
Blog • September 30, 2026
You Shine Today: Indigenous Women, Poetry and the Power of Being Heard
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, LITE honours the Indigenous women behind You Shine Today: Poems for a New Spring and the stories, memories, strength, creativity, and lived experiences carried through their poetry.
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Blog • September 30, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: The Work Continues
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, LITE honours Survivors, remembers the children who never came home, and reflects on the ongoing responsibility to listen, learn and advance reconciliation.
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Blog • September 9, 2026
Employment Does Not Begin with a Job Posting
New LITE research explores how literacy, incarceration, reintegration, and systemic barriers can shape access to meaningful employment, and why stronger employment pathways begin long before a job posting.
North Point Douglas Community Garden Party & Launch of Monarda Press
Join LITE Winnipeg on August 23 for a North Point Douglas Community Garden Party featuring poetry, music, Garden Medicine Teachings, refreshments, and the launch of Monarda Press and its first chapbook, You Shine Today (You Are Not Lost). Everyone is welcome!
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Meet LITE’s 2026 Board Nominees
Meet Jordan Armstrong and Jon Epp, two Winnipeg professionals who have put their names forward for election to LITE’s Board of Directors ahead of our 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Blog • July 3, 2026
Manitoba’s unemployment rate is low. So why are so many young people still struggling to find work?
Manitoba’s economy may be strong on paper, but many job seekers continue to face barriers to meaningful employment. Learn why unemployment statistics don’t capture the full picture.
Blog • April 20, 2026
Grocery pricing in Manitoba is being challenged. Here is why it matters.
Rising grocery costs across Manitoba are putting significant pressure on household, sparking important discussions on pricing pratices, affordability, and access to food.
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Blog • May 2, 2025
Leave a Legacy of Opportunity in Winnipeg
It’s Leave a Legacy Month, and you can start yours today. Planned giving is a powerful way to make a lasting impact on the causes you care about.
