Villa Rosa Inc.

02/23/2026

The students at Villa Rosa have been learning about ceramics for the month of January and February.

Students are using their imaginations and skills to create beautiful projects which include cupcakes, owls, an otter, a Venus fly trap and a wolf mug!

02/20/2026

We were honoured to welcome four incredible guest readers this week.

Her Honour Anita Neville shared two beautiful poems from I Hope You Remember, speaking with warmth and authenticity that truly resonated with our learners.

Leah Gazan shared personal stories from her life, reminding us that lived experience matters and that our stories can create change.

Lorelei Bunkowsky read What Feelings Do at Night, showing how picture books create a safe, equal space for all readers.

Brent Epp shared excerpts from Children Like Us and Finding Otipemisiwak, reminding us that growth and identity work are lifelong processes.

We offer a heartfelt thank you to all of this week’s guests for inspiring our students and celebrating literacy with us.

02/19/2026

The students at Villa Rosa School partook in a two-day workshop with the Winnipeg Art Gallery whit artist Goota Ashoona where they learned the art of Inuit packing dolls. Students created these amazing dolls using felt, fabric, beads and fur.

02/13/2026

We were honored to welcome Michael Redhead Champagne to Villa Rosa this week as part of I Love to Read Month!

Michael shared his powerful book We Need Everyone and reminded us of the importance of kindness, inclusion, and community.

Thank you, Michael, for inspiring us and for helping us remember that we truly do need everyone.

02/13/2026

We will be closed Monday February 16th due to the holiday, Have a great long weekend!

02/11/2026

A BIG Thank You to Qualico, your support of Villa Rosa is very much appreciated. 💜

02/06/2026

This week, we were honoured to welcome two special guest readers: WSD’s Kookum Marsha Missyabit and Minister Nahanni Fontaine.

Kookum Marsha shared her own personal story with our students, reminding us of the power of voice, experience and storytelling. Minister Fontaine joined us to read Forever Cousins and We All Love, spreading messages of connection, belonging and care.

Thank you to our guests for inspiring a love of reading and learning. We’re excited to keep the reading momentum going all month long!

02/02/2026

Looks like fun!!

Join us for a fun filled evening with our community!

01/30/2026

💕 Donation Request: Baby Swings (Plug-In Preferred)
Hello everyone! 👋

I’m currently looking for baby swings to help support a family in need. Ideally, we’re hoping for:

✅ Plug-in baby swing (preferred)
✅ New or gently used
✅ Clean and in good working condition

If you have a swing you’re no longer using — or are able/willing to donate a new one — it would make a huge difference for a family who could really use a bit of extra support right now.

Please send me a message if you’re able to help, or share this with someone who might! 💛

Thank you so much! 🙏

01/30/2026

Hi friends! 💙 We’re currently in need of Size 4 diapers and would be so grateful for any donations. Every little bit helps and means more than you know. Thank you for supporting us! 🙏

01/25/2026

01/19/2026

This is awesome!

National Family Literacy Day is celebrated every year on January 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. The 2026 theme is "Make Mealtime Family Learning Time" https://abclifeliteracy.ca/programs/family-literacy-day/

Check out our latest e-resource with book suggestions and an activity idea on how to make mealtime family learning time!