Merchants Corner

Merchants Corner We're a multi-purpose complex. A welcoming space hosting UW’s Inner-City Studies & CEDA. Open to all, and LGBTQ+ friendly. Join our community!

Merchants Corner is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering people through education, housing and community development. Merchants Corner is made up of 30 affordable housing units, shared classroom space and community-use facilities. A dream 20 years in the making, the development of Merchants Corner was led by North End community members to reclaim the buil

ding as a beacon of hope, renewal, and neighbourhood transformation. Since opening its doors in 2018, Merchants Corner has been a safe home and learning environment for hundreds of children, youth, students and families. Merchants Corner is comprised of two unique buildings influenced by Indigenous values and community collaboration. There are 17 affordable housing units in the Merchants Corner North building (located on Pritchard Avenue) and 13 in the South building (located on Selkirk Avenue). The South building is also home to building partners Community Education Development Association (CEDA) literacy and high school graduation program, University of Winnipeg Urban and Inner City Studies Program, University of Winnipeg Student Association, and Perfect Place Social Enterprise Cafe. Merchants Corner addresses issues of poverty and social determinants of health and well-being through providing stable and safe housing and opportunities for education. The project’s charter created for the redevelopment of Merchants Corner provides the following guiding principles:

Co-operative Connection
The project will create a cooperative connection between groups and facilities in the community and proposed facilities on site. The project will encourage collaborative partnerships and build on existing strengths for the well-being of the greater community. Mixed use
The project will be developed as a mixed-use facility and include a mix of residential, educational, retail and community components. Sustainability
The project will be founded on the principles of holistic sustainability on all levels including economic, environmental, social and cultural sustainability. The project will be mindful of community wellness and spiritual wholeness toward the seventh Generation. Community Economic Development principles
The project will be guided by CED principles including developing local resources, an inclusive process, holism, collaboration and sustainability. Intergenerational
The project will include elders, youths, adults, children and families. Universally Accessible
The project will ensure all facilities are universally accessible to all citizens.

05/11/2026
Merchants Corner Inc. is currently looking for:• Receptionist and Facilities Support (Temporary)• Front Desk Support (Ca...
05/08/2026

Merchants Corner Inc. is currently looking for:
• Receptionist and Facilities Support (Temporary)
• Front Desk Support (Casual)

If you are friendly, welcoming, dependable, and enjoy working with the community, we’d love to hear from you!

The positions support commercial tenants, residents, community users, and guests at Merchants Corner.

See the full job descriptions and application details on our website: https://www.merchantscornerinc.ca/employment-opportunties .

04/30/2026

MAY FOOD SECURITY CALENDAR 🍎🥗🍞

Please check back for youth cooking classes - dates to be announced. Classes are geared toward ages 14+* and we provide education on meal preparation, grocery shopping, managing food waste and more.

Our Good Food Box is available for pickup on Tuesdays, every two weeks. The deadline to register is the Friday before each GFB pick up. For more information on our GFB or how to register, please contact 204-927-2348 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

04/14/2026
04/09/2026

UPCOMING APRIL FOOD SECURITY CALENDAR 🍎🥗🍞

We have youth cooking classes coming up this month! Classes are geared toward ages 14+* and we provide education on meal preparation, grocery shopping, managing food waste and more.

Our Good Food Box is available for pickup on Tuesdays, every two weeks. For more information on our GFB or how to register, please contact 204-927-2348 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

04/08/2026

The April Calendar
MONDAY - Beading Circle 12:00-2:00pm, everyone welcome
Harvest Manitoba - Registered only
TUESDAY - Bingo 10:00 -11:30am, Doors open 9:45am, everyone welcome up to 16 people, coffee & tea served
Reiki (register at [email protected]) April 14th - 28th
WEDNESDAY - Beading Circle 9:30am -12:30pm, everyone welcome.
Chair Yoga and Meditation 12:30pm - Yoga by video instruction-wear comfortable clothes, everyone welcome
Drumming 1:30 - 2:30 April 8th - 22cd
THURSDAY - Arts and Crafts 9:30am (every last Thursday mending April 30th )
Sharing Circle 11am - 1pm everyone welcome ( lunch to follow )
BRAVE ROOTS Wednesdays April 8th - 15th - 22cd- 29th

04/08/2026

CELEBRATING SALTER: WELCOME TO THE NORTH END

📅
Date: Sunday, May 03
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Led By: North End History

📝Overview:
This tour will celebrate the iconic Salter Street by highlighting various murals, schools and businesses. Attendees will explore how one street can connect our community with one another and the rest of the city.

🚶🏽‍➡️
Stops include: Beginning at Salter Street and Dufferin Avenue, beneath the Welcome to the North End roof mural and at the base of the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge, we will proceed north to Children of the Earth High School, pass Selkirk Avenue, The White Top and finish at the MTS Mural at Burrows Avenue.

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987007773740?aff=oddtdtcreator

Accessibility notes:
• Family-friendly
• Pet-friendly
• Wheelchair and stroller-friendly
• Busy sidewalks
• Fast-paced, covering lots of ground
• Accessible public restroom

We were grateful to have a lunchtime Knowledge Sharing Circle with Michael, Curator of North End HistoryThe presentation...
04/08/2026

We were grateful to have a lunchtime Knowledge Sharing Circle with Michael, Curator of North End History

The presentation was so engaging that I forgot to take photos.

Michael shared the origins of North End History, including the challenges of getting started and the story of their first $12 raised from a North End community member. It was a powerful reflection of the care and love within the community.

We also learned about the deep and unique Indigenous history and culture of Winnipeg’s North End, and the importance of community-led history keeping.

In just a few short years, North End History has grown to include projects and programming including revive The Palace Theatre, and continues to bring people into this work through tours, field trips, and community engagement. They are actively contributing to reconciliation.

MCI is honoured to be a part of this work.

North End History launched their website this February:
https://www.northendhistory.ca/
Please feel free to check it out if you'd like to get involved in revitalizing and celebrating North End history.

Tomorrow! Come by, learn something new, and be part of the conversation.
04/07/2026

Tomorrow! Come by, learn something new, and be part of the conversation.

Join us for a lunchtime knowledge sharing session with Michael Redhead Champagne from North End History.

Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 12–1 PM
Location: Room 115, Merchants Corner Inc.

We’ll explore:
A brief history of The Palace Theatre
Community Committee updates
Dreams and ideas for the future

Come by, learn something new, and be part of the conversation

04/02/2026

Join us for a lunchtime knowledge sharing session with Michael Redhead Champagne from North End History.

Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 12–1 PM
Location: Room 115, Merchants Corner Inc.

We’ll explore:
A brief history of The Palace Theatre
Community Committee updates
Dreams and ideas for the future

Come by, learn something new, and be part of the conversation

Address

541 Selkirk Avenue
Winnipegosis, MB
R2W2M8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12045600757

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