About Our Region

The Manitoba / Saskatchewan/ Nunavut region is the home of a strong community of volunteers, donors, sponsors as well as an innovative team of researchers and health professionals.

Visit our regional event calendar for a list of upcoming education and fundraising events.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the CCFC. Through their efforts, the Foundation funds research projects, provides education programs about IBD for patients, families and the public, and increases awareness of the Foundation and IBD in general.  Local volunteer groups (Chapters, Chapters in Development and Affiliates) hold monthly meetings to plan fundraising, education and awareness activities to further our mission. Volunteers can choose to take on leadership roles in the Chapter, help out as an event volunteer or simply come to the meetings to share their ideas and to gain fellowship and support by spending time with their peers.  

The Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Nunavut region is home to five Chapters and four Affiliates which are locally run volunteer groups.

Westman Chapter
Saskatoon Chapter
Winnipeg Chapter
Regina Chapter
South Central Manitoba Affiliate
Thompson Affiliate
Yorkton Affiliate

Chapters typically meet once a month for approximately two hours. This time may incorporate both a business and a fellowship portion. Chapters also circulate bi-annual newsletters to their supporters and may also use email and other social networking sites such as Facebook to help manage their Chapter business. Event task forces/committees (i.e. Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-Thon, All That Glitters Gala, Education, etc.) assist with short term planning for specific events and fundraising initiatives.

The CCFC also welcomes youth to connect with their peers through The Gutsy Generation (15-24 year olds).

 To read a description of the various volunteer opportunities available, click here.
To register as a volunteer in your region, visit your regional volunteer centre.