Winnipeggers reflect on what's changed 1 year after Truth and Reconciliation report
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Red Rising Magazine offers new voice for indigenous people
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The connection between immigrants and Aboriginal people in Canada’s mosaic
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Racial inclusion conversation series gets off to fiery start in Winnipeg
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Meet Me at the Bell Tower wins honour
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Facebook launches youth safety guide in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut
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Meet Me at the Bell Tower welcomes local immigrant community
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Winnipeg conference aims to change indigenous stereotypes
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Ending racism focus of Winnipeg rally after magazine article sparks discussion
January 23, 2015 - CTV
Community activist Michael Champagne leads the discussion and said the group also talks about issues related to racism.
January 23, 2015 - CTV
Community activist Michael Champagne leads the discussion and said the group also talks about issues related to racism.
Winnipeg's aboriginal community responds to Maclean's article
January 23, 2015 - CBC When faced with racism, Jenna Wirch says it's best to fight ignorance with intelligence |
Winnipeg crowd pledges to lead by example
January 23, 2015 - Macleans Rally against violence turns into a call to action against racism |

AYO! Langauge Hour calls on youth to to participate
March 4, 2014 - CTV
Neechi Niche in Neechi Commons hosts 3rd Aboriginal Youth Opportunities Language Hour.
An invitation to revitalize language.
March 4, 2014 - CTV
Neechi Niche in Neechi Commons hosts 3rd Aboriginal Youth Opportunities Language Hour.
An invitation to revitalize language.

Warriors & Indigenous Resistance
Oct 30, 2013 - APTN
This week we are putting indigenous resistance InFocus - Sakej Ward, who is a member of the Warrior Alliance, Ellen Gabriel, from Kanesatake, and Jo Redsky from the Warrior-Ogitchida Society, join this week’s APTN’s InFocus panel. (AYO's own MC is also featured on the panel, you can see PART 1 & PART 2 here)
Oct 30, 2013 - APTN
This week we are putting indigenous resistance InFocus - Sakej Ward, who is a member of the Warrior Alliance, Ellen Gabriel, from Kanesatake, and Jo Redsky from the Warrior-Ogitchida Society, join this week’s APTN’s InFocus panel. (AYO's own MC is also featured on the panel, you can see PART 1 & PART 2 here)

Five Heroes Honoured @ City Hall
Oct. 25, 2013 - CTV
A symbolic flag flies at city hall Friday night in recognition of five heroes chosen by the Winnipeg Blue Bomber alumni.
Oct. 25, 2013 - CTV
A symbolic flag flies at city hall Friday night in recognition of five heroes chosen by the Winnipeg Blue Bomber alumni.

UN special rapporteur highlights First Nations issues in eight-day Canadian tour
Oct 21, 2013 - The Manitoban
A UN special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples’s recent visit to Canada has thrust First Nations issues back into the national spotlight.
Oct 21, 2013 - The Manitoban
A UN special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples’s recent visit to Canada has thrust First Nations issues back into the national spotlight.

Marching together for safer streets
Oct 21, 2013 - The Manitoban
This was the first time I had attended the march—which started at the North End Bell Tower on Selkirk Avenue—and I was initially unsure of what to expect. What I found was a powerful sense of community, and a commitment to making our streets safer for women and for everyone.
Oct 21, 2013 - The Manitoban
This was the first time I had attended the march—which started at the North End Bell Tower on Selkirk Avenue—and I was initially unsure of what to expect. What I found was a powerful sense of community, and a commitment to making our streets safer for women and for everyone.

Selkirk Avenue gathering reaffirms support for New Brunswick protesters
Oct 19,2013 - CTV
Dozens of Winnipeggers held a peaceful gathering on Selkirk Avenue after a demonstration in New Brunswick ended in violence.
Oct 19,2013 - CTV
Dozens of Winnipeggers held a peaceful gathering on Selkirk Avenue after a demonstration in New Brunswick ended in violence.

Inner-city kids petition for 24-hour drop-in centre
July 31, 2013 - CBC
A group of inner-city kids have come together to try and get a 24-hour drop-in centre to open in their area.
July 31, 2013 - CBC
A group of inner-city kids have come together to try and get a 24-hour drop-in centre to open in their area.

City’s budget consultation plan falls flat for inner city
June 18, 2013 - Winnipeg Free Press
North End activists and inner city community groups are giving the city a failing grade on a round of public workshops it’s holding this month on the 2014 budget.
June 18, 2013 - Winnipeg Free Press
North End activists and inner city community groups are giving the city a failing grade on a round of public workshops it’s holding this month on the 2014 budget.

Pounding the pavement to make a change
June 18, 2013 - Winnipeg Free Press
"Kids in the area need a sense of belonging, somewhere they feel wanted, somewhere they feel safe, important, wanted, and loved," said Nilles,
June 18, 2013 - Winnipeg Free Press
"Kids in the area need a sense of belonging, somewhere they feel wanted, somewhere they feel safe, important, wanted, and loved," said Nilles,
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Meet Me at the Bell Tower?
April 22, 2013 - HyperLocal - CBC
Volunteers put up a banner and sing happy birthday to a boy in the crowd. Champagne says a few words: “It’s important for us that we are encouraging our kids to stand up for themselves, encouraging them to stand up for one another, and making sure that everyone is being respected.”
April 22, 2013 - HyperLocal - CBC
Volunteers put up a banner and sing happy birthday to a boy in the crowd. Champagne says a few words: “It’s important for us that we are encouraging our kids to stand up for themselves, encouraging them to stand up for one another, and making sure that everyone is being respected.”

North End youth say their piece
March 26, 2013 - Winnipeg Free Press
More than 160 people packed into the Friendship Centre at 45 Robinson St. on March 21 to speak out on issues youth want to see addressed in the area as part of the North End Youth Forum.
March 26, 2013 - Winnipeg Free Press
More than 160 people packed into the Friendship Centre at 45 Robinson St. on March 21 to speak out on issues youth want to see addressed in the area as part of the North End Youth Forum.

Duo making a real difference in the North End
November 21, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
Michael Champagne and Iain Brynjolson may come from very different backgrounds, but their passion and determination to "be the change" is an obvious common ground.
November 21, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
Michael Champagne and Iain Brynjolson may come from very different backgrounds, but their passion and determination to "be the change" is an obvious common ground.

MM@BT brings hope to Winnipeg's troubled North End
November 17, 2012 - Winnipeg Sun
It's a really accessible event; it's right outside. Especially with the addition of the megaphone, we have a physical representation: Speak into the megaphone and you're speaking to the community. And people feel really empowered
November 17, 2012 - Winnipeg Sun
It's a really accessible event; it's right outside. Especially with the addition of the megaphone, we have a physical representation: Speak into the megaphone and you're speaking to the community. And people feel really empowered

Meet Me at the Bell Tower turns 1 year old
November 16, 2012 - CBC
Dozens of people came to the bell tower on Friday evening to celebrate the movement's first anniversary.
"It's kind of like a town hall, it's kind of like a newspaper,"
November 16, 2012 - CBC
Dozens of people came to the bell tower on Friday evening to celebrate the movement's first anniversary.
"It's kind of like a town hall, it's kind of like a newspaper,"

WE could learn a few things
October 30, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
Start getting the shelves ready in the library at St. Theresa Point School.
And kids, get ready to read.
October 30, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
Start getting the shelves ready in the library at St. Theresa Point School.
And kids, get ready to read.

Bell rings for residents concerned about community
August 1, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
Meet Me at the Bell Tower held its 33rd meeting on July 20 with more than 50 people in attendance. The purpose of the meetings is to build a community committed to "be the change and stop the violence."
It began as a youth movement, but has evolved to become a diverse group of men, women, youth and children who meet regularly. Their sense of camaraderie and pride can be felt immediately.
August 1, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
Meet Me at the Bell Tower held its 33rd meeting on July 20 with more than 50 people in attendance. The purpose of the meetings is to build a community committed to "be the change and stop the violence."
It began as a youth movement, but has evolved to become a diverse group of men, women, youth and children who meet regularly. Their sense of camaraderie and pride can be felt immediately.

NEON Rec Day a resounding success
April 4, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
Ralph Brown Community Centre was overwhelmed by a gang of kids last week — and club officials could not have been happier.
April 4, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
Ralph Brown Community Centre was overwhelmed by a gang of kids last week — and club officials could not have been happier.

Bell tower ringing in change
March 25, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
... the bell tower rallies became a weekly call to action. Grassroots groups have used them as a forum. Politicians show up to ring the bell, including Winnipeg Coun. Ross Eadie and NDP MLA Kevin Chief...
March 25, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
... the bell tower rallies became a weekly call to action. Grassroots groups have used them as a forum. Politicians show up to ring the bell, including Winnipeg Coun. Ross Eadie and NDP MLA Kevin Chief...
Moving the North End forward
March 4, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
"The newspaper was sort of a response to the negative media that we hear quite frequently in the North End, so we want to keep it filled with positive stories, things that make you feel happy about living here,"
March 4, 2012 - Winnipeg Free Press
"The newspaper was sort of a response to the negative media that we hear quite frequently in the North End, so we want to keep it filled with positive stories, things that make you feel happy about living here,"

Why apathy reigns in Winnipeg North
April 26, 2011 - The Globe and Mail
The non-partisan group has turned its attention to the federal race, spreading word about it, organizing workshops on the role of government, and offering transportation to the polls. It also plans to create a pamphlet for residents that outlines candidates' stands on issues such as crime and the economy
April 26, 2011 - The Globe and Mail
The non-partisan group has turned its attention to the federal race, spreading word about it, organizing workshops on the role of government, and offering transportation to the polls. It also plans to create a pamphlet for residents that outlines candidates' stands on issues such as crime and the economy

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