What’s Happening at WCWRC

West Central Women’s Resource Centre is committed to being an active partner in the work of reconciliation between settlers and Indigenous people. Hundreds of years of colonization and destructive policies such as residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and the child...

We have compiled a list for our staff of anti-racism resources for Manitobans. In case this can be of help with your learning, access it here. If there are any omissions, mistakes, or if you have any other questions or concerns regarding this resource, please contact...

At WCWRC, we say, Black Lives Matter. We mourn George Floyd's death, and call for accountability for the officers responsible for his murder. We are a centre that serves many racialised communities. Right now, the focus needs to be on lifting up our black brothers,...

As of March 27th, 2020. We recommend you contact the organization before going. If you see any mistakes or have something to add, please email dropin3@wcwrc.ca. Crisis Lines Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelter’s confidential provincial toll-free crisis line:...

To the best of our ability, we are following directions from the Government of Manitoba, which includes limiting physical proximity. We will remain open for essential services only. Our main focus will be to preventatively slow the spread of the virus as to decrease...

The Manitoba Government is asking for feedback to inform the Province's 2020 Budget. Below is our submission.   Dear Minister Fielding, Please accept the following as West Central Women’s Resource Centre’s submission to the 2020 budget consultations. We were the...

West Central Women's Resource Centre is collecting donations to support families displaced by the fire on Agnes on Boxing Day. Over 2 dozen people lost their homes and most have lost everything. The families must now find places to live and rebuild their lives. Your...

Today, we remember the 14 women murdered in Montreal 30 years ago. This event sparked conversation and action on violence against women. But it’s still a pervasive and tragic reality. Last year in Canada, a woman or girl was killed every 2.5 days. Women are 20% more...

Women with disabilities are at increased risk of experiencing poverty, unemployment, housing insecurity, and homelessness. This is unacceptable, as it limits the extent to which women with disabilities can fully participate in society and live fulfilling lives. One...

In 2018, there were at least 369 trans people murdered worldwide. While the number of murders of trans people in Canada is low year to year, trans Canadians are still at greater risk for discrimination and violence than their cisgender neighbors. In Canada, trans...