COMMITTEE REPORTS
WISE Manitoba 2019
Equality Breakfast
Linda Blair, Wellness and Student Awards Committee Chair
O
n Friday, October 18, 2019, Peggy Prendergast
and I attended the Working in Support of
Equality (Manitoba) Breakfast. The topic
was (Still) Calling for Justice: Redress and Healing
Beyond the National Inquiry. Qajag Robinson
and Dr. Karine Duchamel shared the address to
the audience. Both women were highly qualified,
knowledgable and articulate. They were both
involved in the National Inquiry. They spoke about
the mandate of the National Inquiry as well as
sharing precise examples of their findings.
When I hear the word, colonialism, in any and all
of its forms, I get a distaste for the speaker's words.
However, keeping my mind open to receiving new
insights, I learned that the cultures involved in this
Inquiry are vastly different amongst themselves
as well as amongst our average Canadian cultures.
These cultures result in other people having a very
different way of doing life. The various ways of
doing life are neither right or wrong, only different.
As we understand the culture, we can move forward
to positive results.
Going forward, what would they recommend we
do as individuals to promote equality as we are only
one person? Treat everyone the same.
The Final Report of the MMIWG Inquiry is at:
https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
Home Safety While Away
When preparing to leave for vacation, keep in mind that the items
you leave behind are just as important as the items you take with
you. Following these simple steps can help you have a worry-free
vacation.
G
et a home monitoring system. With the
expanding list of technology and products
available, it’s now possible to check the status
of your home with a simple click to make sure
everything is the way you last left it.
Keep up on regular home maintenance. Have a
trusted neighbor or family member help with the
upkeep of the lawn and watering the plants.
Having a house sitter such as a family member
or friend, especially for longer trips can ensure
that your house is being properly taken care of and
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eliminates the worry of your home being empty for
an extended period of time.
Most importantly, lock every- thing. Double
check to make sure all doors (including the garage)
and windows are locked. Remember to have one
final look at all points of entry before heading out.