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Indigenous-produced docu-drama series “1491” reveals untold history of the Americas before Columbus
VICTORIA, Oct. 26, 2017 – The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) will present the world premiere of the docu-drama series 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus starting November 8th on APTN East and HD at 7:00 p.m. ET, APTN West at 7:00 p.m. MT and APTN North at 7:00 p.m. CT. The series is also slated to air on ZDFE (Germany) […]
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FMCC presents workshop at CANDO conference
October 24, 2017 FMCC members presented a workshop at the 2017 CANDO conference in Fredericton on October 26. CANDO is the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers. Our workshop title was: Innovation in Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure in Remote and Rural First Nations. In our workshop three FMCC members and our coordinator presented a summary of our research […]
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Province Responds to Auditor General’s Report on Managing Climate Change
October 25, 2017 Report Indicates Inaction, Under Reporting and Insignificant Progress on Emissions Reductions by Previous Government: Squires Earlier today, the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) released its report on the provincial government’s lack of action and poor management of climate change under the previous administration, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires said today, adding […]
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OAGMB: Better management of climate change initiatives needed
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Auditor General Norm Ricard today released his report Managing Climate Change. The audit examined whether the Department of Sustainable Development (the Department) was adequately leading the province’s response to climate change. This is a follow up to the Auditor General’s 2010 report on managing climate change. “Our audit found that there continue […]
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Labour Market Ministers take action to help Canadians succeed in a changing economy
Regina, Saskatchewan, October 24, 2017 – Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers met in Regina today to continue work on a wide range of priorities concerning Canada’s labour market including: investing in jobs and skills training, improving labour market information, and facilitating the mobility of certified workers in Canada. The Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) meeting […]
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66% of Winnipeg’s Homeless are Invisible to the Average Winnipegger – International Institute for Sustainable Development
1,400 Winnipeggers were experiencing homelessness during the first Street Census Survey, completed in 2015. 66% of these people weren’t staying in shelter or sleeping outside, but were still without a home. This is according to Peg, which is releasing this startling data just ahead of the National Conference on Ending Homelessness which is taking place […]
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Announcement from the Caledon Institute of Social Policy
October 24, 2017 What does an actual housing allowance look like? Manitoba’s Rent Assist program Josh Brandon, Jesse Hajer and Michael Mendelson, October 2017 In 2015, Manitoba pioneered a brand-new type of housing program in Canada, called ‘Rent Assist.’ Rent Assist is unique in making housing affordable for almost every resident of the province. Rent […]
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MASRC: Aboriginal Coaching Module Announcement
The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council will be hosting that Aboriginal Coaching Modules (ACM) October 28, 2017 from 9:00am – 5:00pm! For more information on the event and on how to register, please click on the photo below: If you wish to learn more about the Aboriginal Coaching Modules, click here. NT5
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Norway House Community Celebrates Commissioning of New Cable Ferry C.F. Gilbert Laugher
October 21, 2017 New Cable Ferry in Operation and Resurfacing of PR 373 The new Cable Ferry Gilbert Laugher is now operational on the Nelson River, connecting the community of Norway House and surrounding area, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “The new cable ferry is the critical link joining the people of Norway House […]
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FPT Health Ministers’ Meeting (HMM)
October 20, 2017 – Edmonton, AB Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for health concluded their meeting in Edmonton, Alberta. Ministers held productive discussions on a number of health-related priorities, including efforts to address the overdose crisis, increase the accessibility and affordability of pharmaceuticals, and protect the health and safety of Canadians in […]
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