Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities Inc.

04/29/2026

Disability Without Poverty is coming to Winnipeg!

Come join National Director, Rabia Khedr, at the Bill and Helen Norrie Library on May 5. She will talk about the Canada Disability Benefit and what you can do to help.

Who: People with disabilities, service providers, and allies working on poverty reduction, disability rights, and social justice are welcome!

When: Tuesday, May 5th from 4:30-6:30pm.

Where: Bill and Helen Norrie Library, 15 Poseidon Bay.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP by April 30, with dietary restrictions and/or disability-related accommodations, by emailing hello@disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca

04/28/2026

Join us for a Moon Ceremony at Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks on May 1, at 9:00PM.

🍓 MLPD is hosting this ceremony and we look forward to welcoming everyone to experience an accessible ceremony. Wheelchair accessible, ASL provided, for those with sensitivities and allergies, please know there will be a sacred fire and smudging.
🍓 This Ceremony is open to everyone: all cultures are invited to join together for teachings about Grandmother Moon. You do not have to be Indigenous to join us, we welcome everyone in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
🍓 All genders are welcome. 2Spirit relatives are welcome. Anyone who identifies with feminine energy is invited to participate in the Ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to attend to observe. Choose the level of involvement that resonates with you.
🍓 If you wish, you are welcome to bring your own chair, rattles, and/or drums, as well as a water container to fill and take home after the Ceremony, if you wish.

The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between:
🌕 Candace House
🌖 Deer Lodge Centre
🌗 Health Sciences Centre
🌘 Inaadiziwin Traditional Support Services
🌑 The Link
🌑 Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc MMIWG Liaison Unit
🌑 Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities
🌑 Manitoba Moon Voices
🌒 Medicine Bear, Ka Ni Kanichihk
🌓 Native Clan Organization, Inc.
🌔 Sunshine House
🌕 Women’s Health Clinic

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Full Moon Ceremony
May 1, 9:00PM The Forks - Oodena Circle
Wheelchair accessible
ASL provided
For those with sensitivities and allergies, please know there will be a sacred fire and smudging

04/23/2026

Sharing on behalf of Occupational Health Centre

Join Us for a Free Session on May 12, 10 am - 12 noon (CST)

Learn and Connect: A Webinar and Peer Support Session for Injured and Ill Workers and Their Allies

Join us for a two-part online session designed to inform, connect, and support injured and ill workers and their allies — including those who work alongside or advocate for them.

Part 1 – Educational Webinar - Exploring Self-Advocacy - presented by Erin Lyle, B.Ed., Advocate, Community Unemployed Help Centre (First Hour)

Have you ever wondered how to speak up for yourself or wished you felt more confident doing it? Self-advocacy can be especially important for workers who are injured or ill, and are trying to navigate recovery, work, or systems of support.
Join us for a relaxed, guided conversation about self-advocacy, for injured and ill workers, as well as allies, supporters, and anyone interested in learning more.

We’ll talk about:
- What self-advocacy means
- How people experience it in different situations
- Simple ways to speak up for your needs
- How allies and supporters can help
- What can lead to better outcomes

This is a safe and welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and share your experiences - if you’d like to. We hope you can join us.

Part 2 – Peer Support & Dialogue (Second Hour)
Following the presentation, all are welcome to stay for an open peer support and dialogue session — a community space for injured and ill workers and their allies to come together for reflection, connection, and shared support.

Participants may attend either part or both, depending on their interests.

For more information and to regsiter, connect with Lisa Houtkooper, Occupational Health Nurse: lhoutkooper@ohcmb.ca

We look forward to learning and connecting with you!

04/22/2026

Winnipeg 🤗

📣SAVE THE DATE 📣

We're coming to Winnipeg!

Come join our our National Director, Rabia Khedr, at the Bill and Helen Norrie Library on May 5. She will talk about the Canada Disability Benefit and what you can do to help.

Who: People with disabilities, service providers, and allies working on poverty reduction, disability rights, and social justice are welcome!

When: Tuesday, May 5th from 4:30-6:30pm.

Where: Bill and Helen Norrie Library, 15 Poseidon Bay.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP by April 30 and let us know about any dietary restrictions and/or disability-related accommodations, by emailing hello@disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca

04/20/2026

Accessibility doesn’t stop at the sidewalk.

The Government of Manitoba is continuing their work on an accessibility standard focused only on outdoor spaces. That matters, but it’s not enough.

Right now, you have a chance to shape what’s being developed.

The Manitoba Accessibility Office is asking for input on accessible outdoor spaces including sidewalks, crossings, trails, play areas, and more.

Take the survey: https://engagemb.ca/accessible-outdoor-spaces

Closes this week! April 23, 2026

Need help or want to share feedback another way?
204-945-7613
MAO@gov.mb.ca

04/15/2026

Last month we hosted a zine making workshop! We wanted to collect stories from our community on the experiences of people with disabilities finding and maintaining accessible housing.

Zines are creative DIY booklets that have historically provided an opportunity to explore difficult topics, provide an opportunity to challenge the status quo, and imagine new ways of doing things. Zines are often used as an accessible format for storytelling in disability/mad studies and disability movement organizing.

This workshop was small and sweet, so we only advertised to our newsletter members. Want to have first access to registration for events like this? Sign up to receive our newsletter: https://mlpd.nationbuilder.com/newsletter

This project is supported by the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) with funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) – Race, Gender, and Diversity Initiative (RGDI)

Thank you to our partners West Broadway Tenants Committee and our venue Katie + Gunner Gallery!

04/13/2026

Indigenous Disability Canada/B.C Aboriginal Network on Disability Society is currently leading the Accessible Housing - Inclusive First Nations Project, which explores accessibility and housing experiences in First Nations communities across Canada.

The project aims to identify current realities, highlight promising practices, and support the development of more inclusive and accessible housing standards.

As part of this work, a survey is available to gather insights from individuals, communities, and organizations across Canada.

For more information and to participate contact:
researchadmin@bcands.bc.ca
1 (226) 345-4310

04/09/2026

It is estimated that 75% of eligible people are not accessing the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), meaning they are missing out on vital benefits that could offer life-changing support and income. The barriers to applying for the DTC are too great and must be reduced.

We are advocating for an alternative pathway which grants automatic DTC eligibility to individuals already receiving disability benefits through provincial or territorial social assistance programs.

Our new policy paper suggests an alternative pathway that would reduce administrative burdens placed on individuals, medical professionals, and those who support applicants. Why should someone have to apply again to a separate disability benefit when they have already been approved at the provincial or territorial level? These are the individuals who could benefit most from access to additional benefits made available through the DTC.

Those who are eligible need improved ways to access vital benefits.

Check out the paper here: https://momentum.org/publications/increasing-access-to-the-disability-tax-credit

Partners in this work:
Momentum
Plan Institute
SEED Winnipeg Inc.
Disability Policy Research Program
Autism Calgary
The Aspire Collaborative
Community Unemployed Help Centre
Connections for Families
Disability Without Poverty
Manitoba Financial Empowerment Policy Committee
Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities
Pulford Community Living Services Inc.
Scope Society of Alberta
Vibrant Communities Calgary - VCC

04/08/2026

🍕 Sharing on behalf of Harvest Manitoba
🍕 This event is for food bank clients only
🍕 Contact akolynchuk@harvestmanitoba.ca for more details or to register

04/07/2026

Accessibility doesn’t stop at the sidewalk.

The Government of Manitoba is continuing their work on an accessibility standard focused only on outdoor spaces. That matters, but it’s not enough.

Right now, you have a chance to shape what’s being developed.

The Manitoba Accessibility Office is asking for input on accessible outdoor spaces including sidewalks, crossings, trails, play areas, and more.

Take the survey: https://engagemb.ca/accessible-outdoor-spaces

Closes April 23, 2026

Need help or want to share feedback another way?
204-945-7613
MAO@gov.mb.ca

04/03/2026

We are closed today, we look forward to connecting with you next week! 🐰

04/02/2026

Doing your taxes? Check "yes" to Elections Canada’s questions on your tax form to ensure that you’re registered at your current address and ready to vote in federal elections! When a federal election is called, you will receive a voter information card that tells you where, when, and the ways to vote.

Not 18 yet? Canadian citizens aged 14 to 17 can check “yes” on their tax form to consent to share their name, address, and date of birth with Elections Canada. When you turn 18, you will be registered and ready to vote in federal elections!