Working Draft magazine

Learn how to harness the power of cold therapy.

Blacklegged tick populations are on the rise in Manitoba. Can anything be done beyond self-directed prevention, or is Manitoba setting itself up for a repeat of the spread of zebra mussels? By Stephen Bennett

Immigrants leave their home countries in hopes of a better quality of life for themselves and their families, but at what cost to their health? By Elisha Corsiga.

Social media has been crucial in amplifying grassroots voices in the digital age. But in a world of infinite content and minimal regulation, can we tell the difference between 'real grass' and astroturf?

Water — the Earth's blanket — connects us all. As a little girl, I looked at the ocean with pure wonder, but as I've learned about inequalities and seen destruction in our waterways, my relationship to water has gotten more complicated. - Shauna Turnley

My ancestors hail from Holland, Scotland, and Ukraine, but I’ve never felt connected to any of them. I found myself in my stepfamily. By Miranda McGregor

We may not know what happens after we die, but should know the environmental impact of our end-of-life decisions. — Madison Reynolds

A newbie's account of winter foraging in Manitoba.

Microplastics are harmful to marine life, ecosystems, and human health — and they are turning up everywhere. How should we respond?

Cultural connection takes effort and engagement, so what does an immigrant family do when stuck between tainted traditions, a disconnected diaspora, and the promises and pitfalls of a new, naturalized life? - Sergiy Volotovskyy

Is your pint green? Learn how craft breweries are reducing their environmental impact and what you can do to help.

To overcome grief in the present, I made a movie of the past.

After soldiers break down the gates to your childhood home and take your parents away, how do you find home again? 

A story of seeing and being seen. By Kieran Redmond

In a male-dominated industry that's barely able to retain women, what experiences have other gender and sexual minorities had? Four queer people share their stories from working in an all-boys club — the engineering profession.

What do you do when your kid needs access to medical care, but it isn’t covered in Manitoba? You become a healthcare advocate. 

When his culture clashes with his surroundings, one first-generation immigrant wonders what it means to be Filipino.

For many cancer survivors, evidence-based complementary therapies are an informal part of their treatment plan. How can our health care system support the use of these therapies to help them live well beyond remission?

We all know a narcissist. They lie, cheat, manipulate, alienate, and game the system. But, is it possible for them to change?

Water is what draws people to Whiteshell Provincial Park each summer — but what happens when there's too much of it? Flooding in spring 2022 led to tough decisions for cottagers and residents who are thinking about the future in a changing climate.

We know that spending time outdoors is crucial for our mental and physical well-being. Forest bathing is a way to step into the trees and feel the magic — all year round.

Nonverbal Learning Disorder has shaped my identity and mental health. My journey to understanding myself begins with a doll house.

Moving to a hobby farm during the pandemic helped a young woman quiet the anxiety she'd been struggling with since childhood. 

When Gen Z is suffocated by fashion trends and social-media extremes, how are they supposed to change the world?

Thousands of newcomers seek refuge in “Friendly Manitoba” every year, but they don’t expect the extremity of Manitoba winters and the transportation issues that comes along with it.