For Our Kids Winnipeg is hosting Kid-Friendly Climate Action Meet-ups once a month. Check the Events tab for details about the upcoming meet-up!
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What is Going On with For Our Kids Winnipeg This Month:
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Come join a great group of climate-concerned families in Manitoba at this month's Climate Meet Up. We will be touring a garden plot at the St. James Horticultural Society Garden Plots. Kids will have the chance to play in the dirt and even plant some seeds and learn about plants that are native to Manitoba and how to grow their own food sustainably at home!
If you would like to swap any seeds, seedlings, and garden supplies feel free to bring them along and share with the group!
Please bring a potluck style snack and bring your own reusable cup if you are able! Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided.
RSVP for the Event:
https://www.forourkids.ca/fok_winnipeg_may_climate_meetup
Member Spotlight:
Active participant in FOK Winnipeg Brigette DePape wrote an article for Winnipeg Free Press on April 9th expressing the need for more clean air spaces program across all Manitoba schools and daycares impacted by poor air quality due to wildfires.
" The program can assist daycares and schools to create cleaner air through upgrading filters of HVAC systems, installing central air conditioning, and portable HEPA filters. A similar program exists in the U.S., called the Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program, which assesses and upgrades public buildings to serve as safe, cleaner air spaces during wildfire smoke events.
We need guidelines for schools, daycares, and camps, to create clean air spaces. Clear indicators whether it’s safe to go outside. And whether it’s safe to go inside."
To read the full article click on link below:
Kids Need Clean Air During Wildfires
By: Brigette DePape, Winnipeg Free Press, Thursday April 9th, 2026
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/2026/04/09/kids-need-clean-air-during-wildfires
Meet our Team Organizer!
My name is Paige Procter. My pronouns and she/her and I am a 32 year old paediatric nurse. My family and I are passionate about composting, active transportation (we love to cycle), growing sustainable food and supporting local! As a nurse I see the effects climate change has on the health of children and as a new mom I feel the inner struggle between wanting to be outside doing the things we love while also being mindful of how it could negatively impact our health. I am hopeful to raise a new generation of sustainable, climate conscious kids and I believe the way to start that is by modelling it to them at a young age! That's why I am passionate about FOK Winnipeg being a parent-led, kid- friendly group where our children can not only see us fighting against climate change but learn and actively participate alongside us! Making them part of the solution right from the beginning.
