NMFCCC’s Report Reflects on 12 Years of Partnership, Progress, and Community Impact

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October 29, 2026

Behind every achievement featured in this report is a network of people working toward a common goal: to ensure that communities in Northern Manitoba are thriving and that partnerships are mutually transformative.

For over a decade, the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative (NMFCCC) has partnered with communities across Northern Manitoba to create lasting change. Grounded in relationships and collaboration, this work has revitalized local food systems, supported livelihoods, and strengthened cultural connections. It has also improved access to healthy food, encouraged ethical story sharing, and attracted philanthropic support that benefits communities while driving broader systems change.

This report celebrates the strength and achievements of Northern Manitoba communities. It also recognizes the unwavering support of learners and partners whose actions continue to advance community priorities and drive more just systems.

Highlights from the NMFCCC 12 Year Impact Report include:

  • 75 communities engaged with across Manitoba.
  • $15.5 million invested in Northern Manitoba supporting community-led solutions through granting, North-to-North gatherings & self-representation, learning opportunities, story sharing, systems change work.
  • 575 grants distributed.
  • $17.8 million donated to support the NMFCCC’s work in the last 12 years.

 

NMFCCC 12 Year Impact Report (2014–2025). A person outdoors holds a large birchbark horn to their mouth, with a forested background. Large translucent numerals “12” overlay the image and contain illustrations of northern wildlife and landscapes. The NMFCCC logo and website appear at the bottom.
NMFCCC 12 Year Impact Report 2014-2025 Cover

 

MakeWay is proud to host NMFCCC by being an operational hub and providing financial accountability, charitable compliance, and human resources support. Additionally, MakeWay participates in the Collaborative and connects resources and networks to support NMFCCC’s work.