Manitoba Council on International Cooperation

Press Releases

  • Director Jonathan Walls Visits Winnipeg

    Released on October 20th 2009

    Winnipeg’s seventh annual Global Justice Film Festival will begin November 6 with a man who believes in the universal power of music and its ability to inspire peace.

    Jonathan Walls, co-director of the documentary Playing for change: Peace Through Music, will speak at the Winnipeg Art Gallery at the showing of his groundbreaking documentary. (read more)

  • Global Justice Film Festival

    Released on October 20th 2009

    Winnipeg’s seventh annual Global Justice Film Festival will showcase films from around the world in an effort to inspire Manitobans to take action on global issues. (read more)

  • Manitobans Donate More than Ever Before

    Released on July 13th 2009

    Last year, Manitobans donated more for international development than ever before. In 2009, MCIC member agencies reported they raised over $23 million for their international work. This is a $3 million increase from 2008. It was also announced this year that the Government of Manitoba will increase its annual international development grant from $750,000 to $1 million. (read more)

  • Students Awarded for Global Citizenship

    Released on June 23rd 2009

    Three Grade 12 students are being recognized this year by the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation for being active Global Citizens. (read more)