COMMUNITY

Merchants Corner is a community-led revitalization project for the social, economic and cultural renewal of the North End neighbourhoods. Over 50 Elders and representatives from local groups, agencies, organizations, and businesses guided the development of Merchants Corner. Merchants Corner was established with the vision to ensure people are able to learn and share diverse knowledge, are safely housed, and feel a sense of connection and belonging. Merchants Corner is rooted in the North End community and follows these principles of community-led development:

1. Co-operative connection between groups and facilities in the community and collaborative

partnerships that build on strengths and the wellbeing of the community.

2. Mixed use facilities including residential, educational, retail and community components.

3. Sustainability on all levels including economic, environmental, social and cultural; mindfulness of community wellness and spiritual wholeness.

4. Community Economic Development (CED) Principles including developing local resources, an inclusive process, holism, collaboration and sustainability.

5. Intergenerational opportunities for people of all ages and stages of life including elders, youth, adults, children and families.

6. Universal accessibility of all facilities.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Merchants Corner is truly grateful for the support of our community partners! You helped to build Merchants Corner and continue to contribute to our success and growth. We are always looking to build partnerships and collaborate with other support systems and organizations--please get in touch with us if this interests you!

North End Community Renewal Corporation

Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corporation

Manitoba Housing

Indigenous Vision for the North End

Community Education Development Association

University of Winnipeg

University of Winnipeg Student Association

University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation

Indigenous Senior Resource Centre

Urban Circle Training Centre

Resource Assistance for Youth

Spence Neighbourhood Association

North End Revitalization Incorporated

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba

Winnipeg Foundation

United Way

Assiniboine Credit Union

University of Manitoba Faculty of Social Work