Social Enterprise

ANAK Publishing Worker Cooperative Ltd.
ANAK Publishing Worker Cooperative Ltd. is an affiliate of the non-profit organization Aksyon Ng Ating Kabataan (ANAK) Inc. and supports its mandate to share, learn and preserve Filipino-Canadian heritage and culture through resource, education, and mentorship. ANAK Publishing produces thought provoking Filipino-Canadian content; bringing together authors, educators, students, and readers to bridge cross-cultural understanding. Founded in 2010 to address the cultural gap found in educational resources, ANAK Publishing produces quality works notably in oral history and children’s literature.

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!

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, Sleepy Owl Bakery, 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.

New Directions 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.

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.

Sleepy Owl Bread
Small craft bakery specializing in artisan bread & delicious pastries. Working to highlight Manitoba products in their baking, while using only the highest quality ingredients, including Fair Trade, Organic, and Certified Sustainable suppliers. Launched in 2013 as a partnership, Sleepy Owl Bread became a part of the Diversity Food Services family of companies in 2022.

The 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.