Ten Years of Impact in Winnipeg | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 2m

For ten years, the University of Winnipeg’s Inner-City Work Study program has turned classroom theory into real-world action, pairing students with non-profits to tackle poverty, housing, and systemic inequality. This year’s cohort faced stark realities—witnessing police operations in downtown areas that directly impacted their internship sites—bridging academic learning with urgent community needs. Students grapple with tough questions: Why is drug use tolerated at festivals but not in neighborhoods? How does it tie to the housing crisis? The program’s renewed focus on police-community…