| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.78 |
| Liaison | Joseph Wasylycia-Leis |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Winnipeg
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Jeremy
Read Chief Operating Officer UW Community Renewal Corporation |
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability :
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? :
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe?:
Which of the following best describes the partnership’s sustainability focus?:
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners in strategic planning, decision-making, implementation and review? (Yes, No, or Not Sure):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability, including website URL (if available) and information to support each affirmative response above:
The University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC) is a not-for-profit charitable organization established to support the development of a sustainable University community, It is guided by the four pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, economic and cultural. The university provides some adminstrative and HR support, as well as office space to the UWCRC. The UWCRC Board includes Community and First Nations Board members who are from and/or represent marginalized populations. Website: http://uwcrc.ca/
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (2nd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (2nd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership’s sustainability focus? (2nd partnership):
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners in strategic planning, decision-making, implementation and review? (2nd partnership) (Yes, No, or Not Sure):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability, including website URL (if available) and information to support each affirmative response above (2nd partnership):
The Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre is a community partnership initiative that looks to build university-bound identities for inner-city youth through educational programs rooted in Indigenous language and culture. It is designed to reflect our neighbors’ needs for an educational gathering place that is inclusive and accessible. UW provides space, security, utility costs, and support in acquiring a portion of the funds through the University of Winnipeg Foundation. The institution also provides direction, HR support, financial services, and legal support. The partnership supports social equity with the goal of increasing economic prosperity and ecological health in underrepresented groups; Underrepresented group and vulnerable populations are highly engaged and involved in the planning, decision-making, and implementation of engagement. Partnerships include:
-North Youth Centre
-Spence Neighbourhood Association
-Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre
-Kani Kanichihk
-General Wolfe School
-Strathcona School
-Sister MacNamara Boys and Girls Club
-DOCFS
-Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (3rd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership’s sustainability focus? (3rd partnership):
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners in strategic planning, decision-making, implementation and review? (3rd partnership) (Yes, No, or Unknown):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability, including website URL (if available) and information to support each affirmative response above (3rd partnership):
A brief description of the institution’s other community partnerships to advance sustainability:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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