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Ruth Bonneville Free Press PHILANTHROPY Photo of Courtney Comber, Executive Director, North End Connect Inc. (dark hair), and Shanleigh MacKenzie, Director of Community Outreach (braided hair), in the server room at one of their shared offices on Selkirk ave. Story: Philanthropy Page. North End Connect Inc. is an Indigenous-led, non-profit community service organization dedicated to advancing digital equity and fostering reconciliation in Winnipeg’s North End. Despite its rich heritage, the North End faces challenges such as economic disparities and limited access to digital resources. Story publication date: Saturday, April 25th Reporter: Janine LeGal April 15th, 2026