Manitoba Council for International Cooperation

09/03/2026

Meet Dr Lloyd Kornelsen!

Lloyd received MCIC’s 2026 Global Citizenship Award for Educators. This award recognizes educators who go above and beyond to bring global citizenship to their schools and classrooms.

For almost 40 years, Lloyd nurtured high school and university students’ sense of global citizenship. He taught many courses relating to social justice, including World Issues. Lloyd was also instrumental in establishing the Human Rights degree program at The University of Winnipeg Global College.

Why is having a human rights perspective so important? “Regardless of whatever one does in one’s professional life… having that human rights lens forces us to ask the questions, ‘what does it mean to be human?’ ‘What are my moral obligations in society?’”

Thank you, Lloyd for all your work in promoting global citizenship and human rights. We wish you a happy retirement!

08/28/2026

MCIC loves to read 📚✨ do you?

Check out these thoughtful reads from our 2026 Reading Lists, in english et en français!

For adult readers, The Bandit Queens by Parini shroff. Set in a small Indian village, the novel follows a woman who finds the rumours that she killed her husband surprisingly useful when other women begin asking for her help.

For younger readers, More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean by Roz MacLean. This inclusive picture book celebrates the many ways we communicate, from sign language and writing to facial expressions, art, movement, and assistive technology.

Pour les jeunes de la 4ᵉ à la 6ᵉ année, Les Loteau plus un, par Emma Donoghue suit Sumac, 9 ans, au sein d'une famille recomposée et turbulente. Quand son grand-père malade déménage chez eux, tout change. Elle tente de l'accueillir malgré ses critiques. Ce roman aborde diversité, tolérance et liens familiaux avec créativité, humour et humanité.

These books offer different perspectives and stories that invite us to think, learn, and see the world through someone else’s eyes.

Find these book lists and other classroom resources on our website.

08/27/2026

Meet Michelle Barclay!

Michelle received MCIC’s 2026 Global Citizenship Award for Educators. This award recognizes educators who go above and beyond to bring global citizenship to their schools and classrooms.

Vice-principal of Linden Meadows School Pembina Trails School Division, Michelle empowers students and fellow educators to be active members of their community.

Her advice on getting involved? “Just start. Just do one little thing. … sometimes you can be overwhelmed and think, ‘Oh my goodness, I have to do this big project!’ You don’t. You just need to start.”

Thank you, Michelle, for your continued work in promoting global citizenship. Your impact on student learners and fellow faculty is inspiring!

08/24/2026

Great to see Dr Lloyd Kornelsen, recipient of MCIC’s Global Citizenship Award for Educators, featured by the University of Winnipeg! 🌎

For nearly 40 years, he has been a dedicated champion of global citizenship education, inspiring students to think critically about their role in the world and how they can contribute to positive change.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Read more about his work and impact in the University of Winnipeg’s feature below. 👇

For more than four decades, Dr. Lloyd Kornelsen has inspired students to see themselves as active participants of the world, as global citizens with the responsibility to help shape it.

08/20/2026

Help us celebrate Leslie, our Community Engagement Specialist and lead facilitator of MCIC's new Indigenous Youth Hub!

Leslie hosted his first Facebook live event last week and we think he did GREAT! 🙌

Leslie chatted about the Indigenous Youth Hub and answered some of your most asked questions. We hope to make the application process as easy and inclusive as possible, so if you have questions we missed, please reach out. We're here to help!

Did you miss the live event? Watch the video now on our page and be sure to give Leslie a like! ❤️

If you're an Indigenous youth (18-35), apply to the Indigenous Youth Hub! Applications close Sunday, August 23. Details on our website.

08/18/2026

Meet Nelsey! She received MCIC's 2026 Outstanding Take Action Project Award for the “Learn Your Way” campaign.

Nesley’s goal was to bring attention to learning disabilities. She wanted to show that learning is not a one-size fits all and that we are all capable of achieving our goals and dreams.

Nelsey helped students with different skills and needs to come together in a positive way. The Learn Your Way campaign included workshops, social media outreach, an informative website and a fundraiser!

Why did Nelsey choose a project about learning disabilities? “I wanted to do something around education because that’s the career that I want to pursue.”

Through her project, Nelsey focused on bringing students of all needs together. “I really value building connections. I didn’t know what to expect, but …it turned out a lot better than I would have hoped.”

Want to lead a Take Action Project in your school? Projects can be anything! Do you see a need in your school? How can you help?

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Rencontrez Nelsey! Elle a reçu le Prix pour le projet Take Action exceptionnel du MCIC pour sa campagne « Learn Your Way ».

Le but de son projet était d’apporter une attention aux troubles d’apprentissage. Elle souhaitait montrer qu’apprendre n’est pas uniforme pour tous mais que nous sommes tous capables d’atteindre nos buts et nos rêves.

Nelsey a aidé des élèves avec différentes habiletés à se réunir d’une manière positive. La campagne a inclus des ateliers, de la sensibilisation par les médias sociaux, un site web informatif et un prélèvement de fonds!

Pourquoi Nelsey a-t-elle choisi un projet axé sur les troubles d’apprentissage? « J’ai voulu faire quelque chose en lien avec l’éducation car c’est là qu’est la carrière que je souhaite poursuivre. » [trad. libre]

À travers son projet, Nelsey s’est concentrée à réunir les élèves avec plusieurs besoins différents. « J’accorde une grande importance au développement des relations. Je ne savais pas à quoi m’attendre, mais… cela s’est bien mieux déroulé que ce que j’espérais. » [trad. libre]

Vous voulez mener un projet Take Action dans votre école? Les projets peuvent prendre n’importe quelle forme! Vous voyez un besoin dans votre école? Comment pouvez-vous aider?

08/17/2026

Take a look in your closet or dresser.

What are your favourite clothing items? Which shirts do you wear the most often? How do you care for them so they last as long as possible?

One of our favourite activities to lead is our Fast Fashion: The T-shirt board game. Players of all ages take on the role of a cute and colourful T-shirt where the goal is to be worn and loved for as long as possible! (Psst! Our game is now available en français. Ask us about it!)

Thrifting can be fun and a good first stop to find things you need but when it comes to our donated clothing, 80-90% is not resold in Canada!

It's tough to get our head around how much stuff this is. And if it's not sold here, where does it go? Our unwanted clothing has a huge global impact.

But each of us can help!
We can choose to buy less.
We can choose to mend our clothes.
We can choose to borrow from friends and family.

What will you choose?

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Leslie, our lead facilitator, will be LIVE on Facebook tomorrow (Friday, August 14th) at 1130am to chat all things Indigenous Youth Hub. He will give a quick program overview and answer all your questions to help make the application process as easy as possible. See you tomorrow!

Here are a couple of the most asked questions so far:

Question: What if I don't have access to a computer or the Internet at home?
Answer: The Indigenous Youth Hub will take place online so having access to a computer and the Internet is important. If you are worried or don't have consistent access at home, please still apply! We will work together to find alternative options that work for everyone.

Question: Do I have to be located in my home community to participate?
Answer: This is an important question. No, you do not have to be in your home community to participate in the Indigenous Youth Hub. Development work is flexible. The community enhancement project that is a component of program can take place in any community that you are a part of and passionate about contributing to.

08/10/2026

Last year, MCIC distributed $1,250,000 to 51 projects in 35 countries!

Manitoba plays an important role in supporting strong, inclusive international aid. Learn more in our 2025-26 annual report "Innovation, Engagement and Collective Impact" – available on our website.

Did you know the Manitoba Matching Grant Program was created in 1975 by the Government of Manitoba. It provides funding for international development projects delivered by Manitoba organizations and their overseas partners. MCIC is responsible for administering these funds.

About the photo: a women looks at her growing crops, from the project "Strengthening The Climate Resilience of 6,000 Rural Smallholder Farmers" in Malawi. Photo credit Opportunity International.

MCIC member and affiliate member organizations Accountable Development Works, ADRA Canada , Alongside Hope , Canadian Lutheran World Relief , Canadian Multicultural Disability Centre Inc (CMDCI) , CPAR (Canadian Physicians for Aid & Relief), CARE Canada , CODE NGO , CRRIC, Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada , Cuso International , Development and Peace - Caritas Canada , EMAS Canada , Emmanuel International Canada , Health Partners International of Canada , Hope International, Humankind International, iDE Canada , Inter Pares , Jane Goodall Institute of Canada , Mennonite Central Committee - MCC , Kuwala Christian Girls School , Make Music Matter , Right to Learn Afghanistan , The Marquis Project, PWS&D (Presbyterian World Service & Development) , MEDA , Médecins Sans Frontières , Opportunity International Canada , Real Humanitarian , Save the Children Canada , Tearfund Canada , UNICEF Canada , The United Church of Canada , Rotary Club of Winnipeg , World Renew Canada , World Vision Canada , World University Service of Canada (WUSC-EUMC) , The Fanos Light Education & Virtues Inc., Manitoba Women 4 Women of South Sudan , The Excel Empowerment Centre Inc. - TEEC , Together for a Strong World Inc.