COMMUNITY WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE PATH
CWC PATH
April 2023, community localized in Brandon, Manitoba on Treaty Two Territory gathered for solution focused discussion, visioning a PATH for community to collaborate toward wellness. Thoughtful considerations were shared and several areas were identified for which community could take steps toward broader wellness. And thus, the CWC PATH was created to guide our efforts. Several working groups were established, and the CWC set to work.
Continue reading for highlights from the CWC PATH and actionable steps that have been taken since April 2023. This page has been last updated in May 2025.
CWC Call-To-Action
Collaborators of the CWC believe the intersectional challenges faced by community require innovative and transformative actions that empowers and complements existing services. The CWC represents collaborators working in good faith to coordinate and support efforts that promote community wellness.
CWC PATH
Building on what already exists in community
FOOD & WATER 7 days a week
eliminating food deserts
CWC developed and regularly updates & distributes a Brandon Food Calendar, works collaboratively with partners to support water availability in warm weather months, and is working with the City of Brandon toward installation of seasonal water stations to be available in downtown Brandon. Additionally, the CWC promotes events were community meals are shared and/or delivered.
Shared responsibility
WASHROOMS 24 / 7
safety & dignity for all
This is an ongoing collaboration that has resulted in 2024 & 2025 pilot projects led by the City of Brandon and CWC Collaborators with shared responsibility. With much learned through pilot projects, we are pleased to share that the City of Brandon is working toward a new permanent washroom structure to be available in downtown Brandon, designed with safety and dignity for all top-priority.
Actions & Decisions
MADE IN RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNITY
in, with & for community
The CWC includes all that choose to participate with the CWC or are impacted by the work of the CWC. (CWC By-Laws 2024: Scope) Please feel invited to view the below listing of CWC Working Groups and engage with those of interest!
Qualitative & Quantitative
ACCURATE DATA:
determinants of community health
In collaboration with the United Way, Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation and City of Brandon, the CWC continues to strive toward improved data availability that accurately reflects local demographics. While much work continues to improve accurate reflections of determinants, the "Our Brandon" webpages is available at the link below.
Who We Are
UNDERSTANDING OUR VALUES
communicating with community
PURPOSE: The CWC acts to inform community on issues of import and to provide a meeting place where projects of benefit to the community can be drafted and refined. It is a space where decision makers and community can come together to work towards wellness and learn from each other. It is a place where researchers can connect and find the appropriate stakeholders, where innovative initiatives are conceived and thrive. It supports development that is responsible and fair under social determinants of health guidelines and engages community in innovative actionable solutions to local challenges and opportunities.
Getting Organized
GROUND UP GROUND WORK
organizational framework
As of May 2025, the CWC has established Terms of Reference and By-Laws, have incorporated and registered as a non-profit organization, and secured term funding to hire a part-time program assistant to drive the next critical paths forward including charitable status, brand recognition, and funding for both CWC as an organization, and funding opportunities for the broader community.
Community Wellness Collaborative PATH
