Social Enterprises & Co-operatives
ANAK Publishing Worker Cooperative Ltd.
An affiliate of the non-profit Aksyon Ng Ating Kabataan, Inc., supporting the preservation of Filipino‑Canadian heritage through resources, education, and mentorship. Since 2010, it has produced thought‑provoking works, especially in oral history and children’s literature, to help bridge cross‑cultural understanding.
CJNU Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative Inc.
Offering a unique community radio experience for adults 50 and older, with programming that goes beyond the mainstream to showcase local music, arts, culture, community stories, and positive news. As a not-for-profit station, CJNU provides a platform for local voices and organizations while offering an alternative to commercial and public radio.
Compost Winnipeg
A social enterprise of Green Action Centre, providing organic waste collection services to residents and businesses in Winnipeg. Capturing a wide range of compostable materials including fruits & vegetables, meat & bones, dairy, and compostable packaging. Sign up for the service and start keeping your food waste out of the landfill!
Cutting Edge
A social enterprise program of the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute, which provides a platform for newcomer women to launch their careers as sewing machine operators in Winnipeg. The social enterprise also employs full-time sewers and reinvests the profits into growing the training program. Attracting brand clients from across Canada and providing real-world experience as the trainees work to complete orders with high quality & on-time delivery.
Diversity Food Services
The main food service provider at University of Winnipeg eateries, using fresh, quality, and locally sourced ingredients with a focus on environmental sustainability and diverse menu options. Diversity also operates Buffalo Stone Cafe at Fort Whyte Alive, Elements the Restaurant, and Spruce Catering.
Eadha Bakery Co-op
A small worker co-operative bakery in the West End of Winnipeg specializing in sourdough bread & pastries, and which strives to be an active & supportive member of the communities they exist in. Operating under a queer, anti-racist, de-colonial mandate, which regularly partners with community groups & organizations in this work.
L’Arche Tova Café
A bistro-style restaurant in the heart of Transcona offering training & employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities from the local community. Featuring hearty breakfast & lunch table service, take-out, catering, and freshly baked goods daily.
ND Property Services
New Directions Property Services (NDPS) exists to give people that chance. A social enterprise lawn care and small general maintenance business that provides marginalized individuals with meaningful employment & hands on technical job training, enhancing employability through the development of essential skills.
One Nation Exchange
One Nation Exchange (O.N.E.) is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting unity by creating opportunities for intercultural experiences, training & employment for women representative of Canada's diverse cultures. We currently do this by offering free community sewing programmes and the opportunity for our participants to sew and sell products through our social enterprise.
Peaceful Village Inc.
A not-for-profit, non-government, independent organization that is promotes educational equity and social justice for marginalized youth, particularly immigrants and refugees, by collaborating with public secondary schools to build their capacity to improve student learning and engagement.
Peg City Car Co-op
Getting people moving in a way that’s convenient, affordable, and sustainable. Carsharing gives you all the freedom of driving without the hassle and cost of car ownership. All that sharing saves members money, reduces CO2 emissions, decreases traffic & parking congestion, and makes Winnipeg a place we’re proud to call home.
Persons Community Solutions
Established in 2020, PCS is a certified social enterprise, embodying a commitment to sustainably empower communities in their safety and well-being. Services include capacity development projects and community safety initiatives to empower individuals and organizations to create positive change. In addition, PCS also provides Event Planning and Management designed to reflect the community and foster meaningful connections.