Community Events
Meet Uche, join our initiatives, and get involved in Waverley West
Upcoming Campaign Events
Interaction with Community Members
Join Uche Nwankwo for an open dialogue and interaction with community members at the MIA Grand Mosque.
BBQ Meet and Greet
Connect with neighbours, enjoy great food, and share your vision for Waverley West at our Harambee Housing Coop BBQ.
Whyte Ridge Community Centre BBQ Event
Meet Uche Nwankwo while attending the community BBQ event at Whyte Ridge Community Centre.
Community Initiatives in Action
Taking concrete steps to improve food security, mental health, and the wellbeing of our seniors in Waverley West.
Promoting Urban & School Gardening for Food Security
My commitment to contributing to improving urban food security, nutritional needs of seniors, and mental health improvement.
For three years, I have been planting vegetable seeds and handing out seedlings free to community members as part of an initiative I started in 2024, providing free seedlings to over 1,000 people. This year, I have added another dimension: donating my harvest to senior homes.
Practicality – How the Free Seedlings Giveaway Initiative Started
During my first term as Senator of the University of Manitoba Graduate Students Association (UMGSA), I became concerned about the rising cost of food for students. After raising the issue with the Executive, we met with university leadership. The President encouraged us to support our concerns with evidence.
The Executive subsequently commissioned a food insecurity survey in 2023, revealing that many graduate students experienced food insecurity. As a member of the review committee, I believed we needed practical solutions alongside research.
After exploring options with the Degree Restaurant Manager and UMSU regarding green spaces, I met with the Greenhouse Manager in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Following consultation with the Head of Plant Science, approval was granted.
In 2024, I organized over 80 student volunteers to plant seeds in the university greenhouse. The seedlings were distributed free of charge, promoting food security and healthy living. The initiative has since expanded to include a graduate gardening plot established at St. Paul’s College.
First Donation to Shaftesbury Senior Residential Home
Delivering fresh, locally grown harvest to our seniors.
Community BBQ Event
Bringing the neighbourhood together for food, fun, and conversation.
Connecting with Residents
A fantastic turnout at our recent BBQ. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share their thoughts and vision for Waverley West.
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