1. Intertwined with Sustainability S. Bielert, L. Costello, E. Harvie, S. Jantz

2. Interaction of poverty with Economics Equality / Equity Environment The Sustainable Food Dilemma

4.  Hinders, it is an element that perpetuates our present condition  Helps, those in poverty help to reverse the course that we are on  It is a symptom that affects and is affected by our condition and need for sustainability

8. This graph illustrates a recent improvement in Manitoba, however, it has not kept pace with improvement in Canada as a whole. In fact, Manitoba demonstrated relative improvement of its national position in 2004, attaining the fourth highest rate, but there has been deterioration since. In the last two years Manitoba has once again demonstrated the worst rate in Canada.

9. Poverty Reduction Strategy Act The government must implement a long-term strategy to reduce poverty and increase social inclusion across Manitoba. Strategies must recognize that poverty has multiple causes and be designed to address various needs such as: affordable housing, employment opportunities, training that prepares for employment, income supports for persons who are unable to participate in the labour market.

10.  3000  6000  9000

11. Contributing Factors increased minimum wages to help the lowest income earners and their families – Manitoba’s minimum wage is currently $10/hour more people working – Manitoba’s unemployment rate in 2011 was 5.4 per cent, compared to 7.4 per cent for all of Canada more funded child-care spaces – 11,000 new spaces funded since 1999 higher graduation rates – Manitoba’s high school graduation rate has increased from 72.3 per cent in 2001 to 82.7 per cent in 2010 Higher earnings – between 1999 and 2011, the average weekly earnings in Manitoba increased from $532.92 to $764.41

12.  50000  60000  70000

14.  Hinders it, they exploit the land, air and water just as the rest of the population  Helps it, those in poverty have a more sustainable lifestyle than the rest  Both help and hinder

15. Supporting Environmental Stewardship No pesticide use Located central to amenities Located close to community supports Community-based organizations (sharing) Minimized amount of consumption/purchasing Low waste of food Buy second-hand Walk or take the bus In the classroom: Acknowledge these positive environmentally friendly attributes to their lifestyle

16. Possible Environmental Stewardship Actions Turn water off when brushing teeth Turn lights off when not in the room Shower instead of bathe Brick in the water tank Buy bulk with friends and share Use reusable shopping bags Recycle In the classroom: Encourage these positive environmentally friendly attributes to their lifestyle

17. Difficult or Impossible Environmental Stewardship Actions Buy local, organic foods Buy energy efficient appliances Reduce meals with meat Use eco-friendly cleaning products Replace incandescent light bulbs with CFL’s or LED’s Refuse to buy products with excessive packaging In the classroom: Take care in talking about these environmentally friendly actions

18.  Hinders it, exploit the land, air and water just as the rest of the population  Helps it, those in poverty have a more sustainable lifestyle than the rest  Both help and hinder

19.  Hinders, it is an element that perpetuates our present condition  Helps, those in poverty help to reverse the course that we are on  It is a symptom that affects and is affected by our condition and need for sustainability

22. Helpful websites for more information: About disability benefits in Manitoba http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/assistance/pubs/eia_disability.pdf http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/assistance/pubs/eia_disability.pdf About Income assistance for single parents in Manitoba http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/assistance/pubs/eia_single_paren ts.pdf http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/assistance/pubs/eia_single_paren ts.pdf