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Our Origins

On Monday, September 26, 2022 we were thrilled announce that Wolseley Family Place had adopted a new name: Acorn Family Place!

Our Origins

Wolseley Family Place was named after the street of our original location. The name Wolseley references Colonel Garnet Wolseley who was the leader of the British military contingent sent to Manitoba in 1870 to suppress Louis Riel’s Red River Resistance. When colonial associations with the name Wolseley came into public discussion, it sparked many conversations as our organization is dedicated to doing our part to further reconciliation between Indigenous and non Indigenous communities and it was important for us as an organization to be proactive in reflecting our values.

After engagement and consultation with our community including Board, staff, participants, volunteers, community partners and funding partners, and with the support of Relish New Brand Experience, we settled on our new name and logo which we proudly wear.

An acorn is a nearly universal symbol of something which is small, yet strong, and that within lies great potential. A highly relatable icon, an acorn is whole and complete on its own, and with the right nutrients, conditions and support it can grow into a mighty oak tree, resilient and sheltering.

Similarly, Acorn Family Place supports families, walking with them in their journeys, supporting them through the offering of programs and services to help them thrive, strengthening the larger community.


Our new logo depicts an embrace that is welcoming and evoking the vital connection between caregivers and children. The acorn leaves are playful and friendly while the brand colours recall elements of nature, growth and warmth.

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In May 1845, Rosalie Cadron-Jette moved into the attic of her son’s house, bringing with her a young woman who had recently given birth. From these humble roots, the Misericordia Family was born, which eventually gave birth to Wolseley Family Place.

Rosalie was born in 1794 in Lavaltrie, Quebec.  She married and then mothered 11 children; although 6 grew to adulthood, 5 others died as children. 

Because her husband died when she was 38 years old and she had to raise her children alone, she came to understand the struggles of the single mother. 

This led to her willingness to assist when young women came to her, faced with the dilemma of unintended pregnancies for which they had no support. 

Rosalie was the first of the Misericordia Sisters, who spread across North and Central America on missions to support women and their babies. In Winnipeg, the Sisters founded the Misericordia Hospital and Villa Rosa. In 1997, Wolseley Family Place grew out of these two organizations, as a need was recognized to continue to support families with young children in the community after babies were born.  

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The tiny purple violet flower has come to represent Rosalie’s humility, simplicity, and modesty, her constant readiness to serve others, especially single mothers and their children.

Wolseley Family Place was incorporated in 2000 and while we have become an independent charitable organization, we honour our roots and remain connected to other members of the International Misericordia Family.

For our first two decades, we were generously housed by the Misericordia Health Centre, and in 2019 we made our new home at Crossways in Common. Wolseley Family Place continues to be inspired by the vision and values of the Misericordia sisters, walking with parents and their families.

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If you are interested in learning how massage can benefit your baby (1 year old and under) please join us this morning for free infant massage classes. The classes will be held 9:30-11am on Thursdays until March 30th. You can ask questions and register by sending an email to Emesha.Boyko@gmail.comThere is more info available by clicking the link: iaim.net/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Awesome news!!! Susan will be continuing to offer free reflexology treatments at the centre until the end of June! If you are interested drop by today between 1-3pm.Reflexology is a holistic treatment like a kind of massage which can be done on the hands or feet. It is good for relaxation, circulation and all parts of the body. A gentler touch is used for people with heart conditions, diabetes or who are pre or post-surgery. The only caution is for women in their first trimester of pregnancy, in which case, one area of the foot is not worked on. Otherwise, there are no negative side effects. The only things one might experience are for example, extra sneezing, sweating or passing gas - all ways the body expels toxins. An average treatment lasts about half an hour.There is no need to register beforehand, just put your name on the signup sheet the day of.For more information contact Linda:wellnessoutreach@acornfamilyplace.ca or (204) 979-2833 ... See MoreSee Less

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Music Circle 30 minutes of singing, dancing and story time for parents and caregivers together with their babies and young children, led by a music therapist from Prelude Music. Activities are designed to support early literacy and child-caregiver attachment.Join us in the Playroom every Tuesday morning, 9:30-10am. Call the Playroom to learn more: (204)560-3151 ... See MoreSee Less

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Acorn Family Place
202-222 Furby Street
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2A7
Phone: 204-560-3141
Email: admin@acornfamilyplace.ca

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