Trail Project Collaborations
HEALING TRAILS ( Path to Reconciliation )
This project , funded by The Winnipeg Foundation & TCT , aims to create an Indigenous-led active transportation and recreation facility development crew with expertise in infrastructure building , interpretation , communications and project management . The project will produce lasting , tangible site-specific projects along the Great Trail in Winnipeg and a comprehensive report to guide us into the future .
The project plans to provide opportunities , and support programs that honour Indigenous languages and culture . The primary responsibility is to create capacity and time for engagement , especially through the development of meaningful work opportunities for young Indigenous people in leadership positions , allowing for direct stewardship of land , language and ideas to emerge and be valued .
For a short video on this project go to : https :// www . winnipegtrails . ca / healing-trails-on-cbc /
BENCHMARK
Benchmark is an international design competition which culminates in permanent installations along the trail systems in the city of Winnipeg and beyond . The design challenge to re-imagine the bench has attracted entries from all over the world : 5 continents , 21 countries , 7 provinces and 12 U . S . states .
Now in its fourth year , Benchmark is once again hosting an international design competition to bring unique site furnishings to our neighbourhoods and celebrate Manitoba ’ s diverse trail network . Our trails offer a multitude of trail experiences from wilderness pathways , rail trails , rural tracks , forested paths , historic canoe routes to logging roads , country roads , secondary highways , paved urban walkways , and downtown streets .
Benchmark is an open competition , made possible through the generous support of : Trans Canada Trail , City of Winnipeg and Trails Manitoba .
For more information on this project go to : https :// www . storefrontmb . ca // benchmark
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PIICNIIC is a permanent installation located on the public right-of-way fronting 392-398 Graham Avenue . This is the sixth installation completed as part of the Benchmark project with the support of many local organizations including the Manitoba Association of Architects .
MUNICIPAL PARKS & TRAILS FORUM ( Recreation Connections Manitoba )
The Municipal Parks & Trails Forum brings together delegates and speakers from different sectors to discuss and share current and innovative topics , unique partnerships and promising practises . Over 150 delegates from across Manitoba took part , representing :
• Recreation departments and organizations
• Municipal park and trail departments
• Community agencies
• Health organizations
• University and college students and staff
Darcy Granove , on behalf of Trails Manitoba , as well as Adrian Alphonso , a Trails Manitoba Board Member , presented at the Forum .
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