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Gift to Give, developed through NSI IndigiDocs by Erica Daniels, premieres at imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) celebrates the world premiere of Gift to Give, a short documentary developed through NSI IndigiDocs by Manitoba filmmaker Erica Daniels, at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. The film will stream on demand as part of the imagineNATIVE Short Films Program – South from October 21 to […]
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Manitoba advocate hopes for healing for First Nations kids in care after court decision on compensation – CBC
Oct 08, 2021 Federal Court rejected an application for a judicial review of compensation order of $40K per child A Manitoba advocate for kids in care hopes a recent Federal Court decision will mean not just compensation, but also healing, for thousands of First Nations children affected by inequality in the child welfare system. Last […]
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Exhibit celebrates Indigenous female empowerment – The Star
Oct. 7, 2021 The latest exhibit at the Killarney Heritage Home for the Arts features the work of a Canupawakpa First Nation artist celebrating female Indigenous empowerment and identity. Multimedia artist Jessie Jannuska’s exhibit, “Zhawenjigewin mazina’igan ndizhin-izha’amaas (Love Letter to Myself),” features seven pieces and took about two years to create. “The show was inspired […]
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Manitoba Government Announces Support for Crime Prevention and Safety Initiative in Thompson
October 6, 2021 Police to Provide Proceeds of Crime to Family Enhancement Programming for the Community: Friesen The Manitoba government is providing $85,166 from the proceeds of crime to the RCMP detachment in Thompson for community safety initiatives, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “Our government is supporting the Thompson detachment of the RCMP though […]
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Advisory council created for major CMHR project about LGBT Purge
Winnipeg – October 5, 2021 – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), in cooperation with the LGBT Purge Fund, has created a new advisory council for a major project to develop exhibitions, public and education programs and digital content on the LGBT Purge. The Purge was the longest-running and largest-scale violation of the human […]
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Treaty One Nation and Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Treaty No. 1 Territory, October 4, 2021: The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) -Qaumajuq and the Treaty One Nation joined together on Friday in Qaumajuq to sign an agreement that commits both organizations to working together long-term on shared initiatives. Stephen Borys, WAG-Qaumajuq Director & CEO was joined by Treaty One Nation representative Chief […]
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Indigenous Organizations and Hunters Challenge Provincial Moose Management Regulation
**Please note this media release is shared on behalf of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and the Swampy Cree Tribal Council.** September 30, 2021 “Manitoba can’t take away our hunting rights and claim it is for conservation of moose, when on the other hand, their own actions do more harm to the moose population than we ever […]
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The Manitoba Métis Federation announces 2nd Annual Moose Conservation Harvesting Initiative starting October 4th, 2021
September 27, 2021 Winnipeg, MB, in the Métis Nation Homeland – The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the Government of the Red River Métis – also known as the Manitoba Métis – will reopen the Duck and Porcupine Mountains (GHAs 13, 13A, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C) for the limited harvest of bull moose (no cows, calves, […]
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MB Government: Province to Recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week Sept. 27 to Oct. 1
September 27, 2021 Awareness and Recognition to Inspire Important Dialogue, Positive Change: Premier, Minister The Manitoba governmentis recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Week to continue important conversations and bring awareness to the history of Indigenous peoples and to honour survivors of residential schools, their families, their communities and all of those who never made it home, […]
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The North West Company and Dreamcatcher Promotions ensure northern communities have orange shirts
Funds raised for the Orange Shirt Society Winnipeg, MB, September 24, 2021 – Thanks to a partnership between The North West Company and Dreamcatcher Promotions, “Every Child Matters” orange T-shirts are available in northern and remote communities for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “Wearing orange is an important way to raise awareness,” said […]
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