Manitoba credit unions’ gift of $250,000 to the Manitoba Museum will be devoted to two of the province’s most beloved attractions: the Nonsuch Gallery (above) and the Grassland Gallery.
System Sponsorships
Manitoba credit unions have a proud history of supporting community endeavours, either individually or collectively through system sponsorships.
In 2019, the Manitoba credit union system, as a whole, sponsored several worthy and worthwhile organizations and events. These included Curl Manitoba’s Master Men’s and Women’s Championship, Manitoba 55-Plus Games, Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association, the Manitoba Museum renewal project and Wasagaming Foundation Camp Wannakumbac.
Curl Manitoba Masters Championships
The Manitoba Credit Unions Master Provincial Championship is the showcase event for curlers aged 60 and over. Each year, men’s and women’s teams from across the province take part in this prestigious bonspiel.
Manitoba’s credit unions provided more than $8,000 in sponsorship contributions to the 2019 championship, which was held in Stonewall.
The Manitoba Credit Unions Master Provincial Championship is the showcase event for curlers aged 60 and over. Each year, men’s and women’s teams from across the province take part in this prestigious bonspiel.
Manitoba’s credit unions provided more than $8,000 in sponsorship contributions to the 2019 championship, which was held in Stonewall.
Manitoba 55-Plus Games
Held every year since 1983, the Manitoba 55-Plus Games provide a healthy and fun atmosphere for Manitobans ages 55 and over to compete in a wide variety of sporting events, including golf, bowling, swimming and track, thereby promoting the benefits of healthy active living. Manitoba’s credit unions contributed $5,500 towards the 2019 Games in Swan River.
Held every year since 1983, the Manitoba 55-Plus Games provide a healthy and fun atmosphere for Manitobans ages 55 and over to compete in a wide variety of sporting events, including golf, bowling, swimming and track, thereby promoting the benefits of healthy active living. Manitoba’s credit unions contributed $5,500 towards the 2019 Games in Swan River.
Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association
The MHSAA presents approximately 2,600 medals to champions, finalists and third-place finishers in fifty championship competitions held across the province throughout the school year. The Hands & Globe design and “Manitoba’s Credit Unions” are featured prominently on the ribbon of each medal.
The Manitoba’s Credit Unions Scholar Athlete Award is given annually to four students who maintain a minimum 85 per cent average and participate in at least two interscholastic high school athletic activities. Additional criteria include citizenship and other school activities. Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and a medal at a reception — attended by all nominees and their families — hosted by the Lieutenant Governor at Government House.
Altogether, Manitoba’s credit unions provided $20,000 to the MHSAA in 2019.
The MHSAA presents approximately 2,600 medals to champions, finalists and third-place finishers in fifty championship competitions held across the province throughout the school year. The Hands & Globe design and “Manitoba’s Credit Unions” are featured prominently on the ribbon of each medal.
The Manitoba’s Credit Unions Scholar Athlete Award is given annually to four students who maintain a minimum 85 per cent average and participate in at least two interscholastic high school athletic activities. Additional criteria include citizenship and other school activities. Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and a medal at a reception — attended by all nominees and their families — hosted by the Lieutenant Governor at Government House.
Altogether, Manitoba’s credit unions provided $20,000 to the MHSAA in 2019.
Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) Aquanty Project
Flood events in the Assiniboine River Basin can result in significant crop losses, property and infrastructure damage, and Agri-Recovery claims above and beyond crop insurance. The MFGA Aquanty Project seeks to develop new risk management tools to reduce the impact of extreme flood or drought events within the basin by identifying preventative measures, and implementing risk prevention and mitigation activities, all with the intention of lessening the burden of disaster relief.
Manitoba’s credit unions committed $38,000 in support of this project over a five-year span beginning in 2017.
Flood events in the Assiniboine River Basin can result in significant crop losses, property and infrastructure damage, and Agri-Recovery claims above and beyond crop insurance. The MFGA Aquanty Project seeks to develop new risk management tools to reduce the impact of extreme flood or drought events within the basin by identifying preventative measures, and implementing risk prevention and mitigation activities, all with the intention of lessening the burden of disaster relief.
Manitoba’s credit unions committed $38,000 in support of this project over a five-year span beginning in 2017.
The Manitoba Museum – Our Stories Forward Capital Renewal Project
The Manitoba Museum is the province’s largest not-for-profit centre for heritage and science learning. The collections within it are a reflection of the rich heritage Manitoba, as well as other regions around the world. Most Manitobans are intimately familiar with the museum and its galleries — like the Nonsuch, The Science Gallery (formerly Touch the Universe), and Grasslands galleries — due in part to its focus on students and schools.
Manitoba’s credit unions are supporting the museum’s Bringing Our Stories Forward capital renewal project with a $250,000 gift. The renewal project is set for completion in November 2020, with the Manitoba credit unions’ donation going towards the Nonsuch and Grassland galleries.
The gift was matched by the provincial government at a rate of 50 cents on every dollar, for a total donation of $375,000.
The Manitoba Museum is the province’s largest not-for-profit centre for heritage and science learning. The collections within it are a reflection of the rich heritage Manitoba, as well as other regions around the world. Most Manitobans are intimately familiar with the museum and its galleries — like the Nonsuch, The Science Gallery (formerly Touch the Universe), and Grasslands galleries — due in part to its focus on students and schools.
Manitoba’s credit unions are supporting the museum’s Bringing Our Stories Forward capital renewal project with a $250,000 gift. The renewal project is set for completion in November 2020, with the Manitoba credit unions’ donation going towards the Nonsuch and Grassland galleries.
The gift was matched by the provincial government at a rate of 50 cents on every dollar, for a total donation of $375,000.
Wasagaming Foundation - Camp Wannakumbac
Located in Riding Mountain National Park, Camp Wannakumbac is a not-for-profit organization that provides exciting camping experiences for all participants through innovative instruction that fosters creative learning. The camp also serves as the setting for the Manitoba Cooperative Association’s Co-op Youth Leadership Retreat, which fosters leadership skills and encourages youth involvement in co-operatives.
Camp Wannakumbac is operated by the Wasagaming Foundation Inc., a registered charity that receives funding from Manitoba’s credit unions and other co-operatives. Manitoba’s credit unions provided $8,000 in sponsorships to Camp Wannakumbac in 2019.
Located in Riding Mountain National Park, Camp Wannakumbac is a not-for-profit organization that provides exciting camping experiences for all participants through innovative instruction that fosters creative learning. The camp also serves as the setting for the Manitoba Cooperative Association’s Co-op Youth Leadership Retreat, which fosters leadership skills and encourages youth involvement in co-operatives.
Camp Wannakumbac is operated by the Wasagaming Foundation Inc., a registered charity that receives funding from Manitoba’s credit unions and other co-operatives. Manitoba’s credit unions provided $8,000 in sponsorships to Camp Wannakumbac in 2019.