With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, proper protection is more important than ever. In response, a group of dedicated women in Manitoba is taking action to support their community.

The Women of Colour Community Leadership Initiative (WCCLI) Manitoba has launched weekly online craft sessions where members learn to hand-sew reusable face masks. Their goal is to create and donate up to 300 masks to inner-city residents in Winnipeg through the Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Association.

These virtual workshops not only equip participants with a valuable new skill—they also strengthen connections among immigrant women, providing a supportive space to learn, create, and give back. With materials delivered directly to participants’ homes, each woman is able to safely sew masks that will help protect those who need it most.

By the end of each 90-minute session, members finish their first mask—and this is just the beginning. Hundreds more will be distributed in the coming weeks to ensure that inner-city communities have better access to protective resources.

Stay Protected: Book Your Mask Fit Test

While wearing a mask is an essential layer of protection, ensuring it fits properly is just as important. A professional mask fit test helps confirm that your mask forms a proper seal and provides effective filtration—an important requirement in many workplaces, schools, and health-related environments.

We encourage all community members to take this simple but important step toward safety.

Our Mask Fit Testing Follows Strict Safety Measures:

• Reduced class sizes with minimum 2-metre distancing
• Mandatory face mask use
• Regular temperature checks
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of all equipment and spaces

Learn More

To learn more about mask safety, proper fit, and how to book your mask fit test, visit our mask fit testing page here.