WINNIPEG, MANITOBA–(November 18, 2016) – Lexpert®, Canada’s leading source of news and information about the business of law, has recognized Sacha R. Paul as another TDS Rising Star. Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) congratulates Sacha on being named one of Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 in Canada. Sacha is a partner who shines […]
November 17, 2016 — The University will resume conciliation talks on November 18 with members of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) negotiating team. For a comparison of key issues from the most recent U of M and UMFA proposals, please visit the Strike Facts page. The University is hopeful that Friday’s meeting is productive and looks […]
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 17, 2016 18:35 WINNIPEG _ A regional chief from Manitoba says indigenous voices are crucial to the fight against climate change. Kevin Hart of the Assembly of First Nations says climate change disproportionately affects aboriginal people, even though they contribute to it the least. Hart, who co-chairs the AFN’s climate committee, has been […]
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 17, 2016 21:40 WINNIPEG _ The abandoned buildings at Winnipeg’s Kapyong Barracks may have a date with the wrecking ball. A letter issued to area residents said the Department of National Defence is proposing to knock down and remove all infrastructure from the site, including roads and utilities. The letter said this is […]
November 17, 2016 A fire that destroyed Shamattawa’s only grocery store and the band office in September is only one of the difficulties that residents there have been dealing with, First Nations leaders said at a press conference in Winnipeg Nov. 15. The community is also struggling with a lack of housing and the problems […]
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 17, 2016 11:19 WINNIPEG _ A Winnipeg newspaper says the Department of National Defence wants to tear down all the buildings on a vacant army base in the city because they’ve fallen into such disrepair they represent a high liability. The Free Press says in a letter the department sent this week to […]
November 16, 2016 WINNIPEG – MAYAAs are presented to 15 outstanding Indigenous youth between the ages of 16 and 24 excelling in a wide array of categories from cultural to academic. Now in it’s 22nd year, the MAYAAs have proven to be a huge success, giving out nearly 300 awards, thousands of dollars in scholarship and doubling […]
NSI is pleased to present our 2015-16 annual report. This year we’re celebrating our 30th birthday, and our annual report covers some of the recent transformations that NSI has undergone. Read interviews with NSI staff and grads on how NSI has helped content creators advance their careers in film, TV and digital media in 1986 and today including: […]
MFNERC’s Research & Development department is seeking writers and contributors of all ages for three upcoming projects. 1. Grassroots Elders & Role Models A series of posters for First Nations schools that will highlight the lives and careers of First Nations community members who have contributed to the pursuit of Mino-Pimatiziwin/A Good Life. Nominate Elders and […]
November 17, 2016 Province exploring options to increase mineral exploration If mineral exploration and mining activity is going to pick up in Manitoba, it seems all involved understand it’s going to need a bit of a kick in the pants. Manitoba’s share of national exploration spending is below two per cent, and while the industry […]