We’re glad you’re here!

Welcome to our non-profit family! We believe in working together to ensure a bright future for our communities in South East Manitoba.

Our VISION is for a fair and just community that empowers and provides opportunities for all people to thrive.

Our MISSION is to establish a diverse and inclusive group from all sectors of community including people with lived experience, in order to raise awareness, exchange ideas, build partnerships, and address the underlying social and economic causes of inequities.

What is equity? Equity is the principle of ensuring fairness and justice, even if it means treating people differently to level the playing field. Equity is when everyone has equal access to opportunities.

SEEC recognizes that historical and systemic barriers have put certain groups at a disadvantage, and we actively work to address these barriers to promote opportunity for all to thrive. We work to reduce structural/systemic barriers (like access to benefits, transportation, identification, income, and more) and improve the health of communities.

South East Equity Coalition

  • “Public transit is the #1 need for newcomers to our community.”

    — Olesja Schwabauer, Eastman Immigration Services

  • “Our people have to walk everywhere they go, often more than 5 miles a day. Having public transit would mean they could actually access their support resources and get to appointments independently.”

    - Charlene Kroeker, Steinbach Community Outreach