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Writers’ Trust Announces Finalists for 20th Anniversary Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize
Toronto – September 21, 2016 – The Writers’ Trust of Canada has revealed this morning the finalists for the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, recognizing writers of the year’s best novel or short story collection. The prize is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The five finalists are: Michael Helm (Dundas, ON) for After James, […]
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Manitoba Council on Aging Opens Nominations for Recognition Awards for Deserving Manitobans
September 01, 2016 Awards Excellent Opportunity for Acknowledging Extraordinary Contributions of Manitoba Seniors: Goertzen Nominations are now open for the Manitoba Council on Aging Recognition Awards that specifically celebrate seniors, journalists and intergenerational groups for their extraordinary commitment to their communities, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “Manitoba seniors continue to […]
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Musicworks: Manitoba Music Launches New Season of Professional Development Workshops for the Music Industry
August 23, 2016 Building and maintaining a career in the music industry requires a continuous balance of creativity and business expertise. To help support music entrepreneurs in gathering that critical knowledge and making connections, Manitoba Music is gearing up for a new season of professional development workshops and training opportunities: MusicWorks. Kicking off September 6 with […]
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Call for short films; over $4K in prizes up for grabs in the NSI Online Short Film Fest
$4,750 in cash awards are available to be won through the National Screen Institute’s Online Short Film Festival. Films are now being accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway until Friday, September 9, 2016. Films that meet award criteria are eligible for the $1,250 A&E Short Filmmakers Award, the $1,000 Brian Linehan Actors Award and the $1,000 Corus […]
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Showcase Opportunity: BreakOut West International Program
July 7, 2016 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4PM, Thursday, July 28, 2015 Manitoba Music, in partnership with BreakOut West, will coordinate showcases and networking activities in Winnipeg with international industry delegates in Winnipeg ahead of BreakOut West in Regina this October. The BOW International Program will bring industry personnel from Europe and the UK to Winnipeg, October […]
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Eleven Manitobans to Receive Order of Manitoba July 7
WireService.ca Media Release (07/06/2016) Winnipeg, MB – The Order of Manitoba was established to recognize Manitobans who have demonstrated excellence and achievement, which have enriched the social, cultural or economic well-being of the province and its residents. Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon, chancellor of the order, will preside over the investiture of the 11 new members […]
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Eleven Selected to Receive the Order of Manitoba
May 12, 2016 Eleven new members have been selected to receive the province’s highest honour, the Order of Manitoba. The announcement, made today by Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon, chancellor of the order, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in a variety of fields of endeavor that have benefited the social, cultural and economic well-being […]
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Lorna Crozier, Rosanna Deerchild and Marilyn Dumont shortlisted for League of Canadian Poets awards
April 4, 2016 The League of Canadian Poets has announced shortlists for three of their biggest awards: the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award and Raymond Souster Award. Governor General’s Literary Award-winning poet Lorna Crozier has snagged two nominations for her poetry collection The Wrong Cat. Rosanna Deerchild, host of CBC Radio’s Unreserved, […]
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Government of Canada recognizes employers at the inaugural Employment Equity Achievement Awards
April 1, 2016 Winnipeg, Manitoba Employment and Social Development Canada On April 1, 2016, 32 employers were recognized for outstanding achievement in employment equity in their workplaces. The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, and several Members of Parliament presented recipients with awards at one of four Employment Equity Achievement Awards […]
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Announcing the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service
March 1, 2016 The Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize graduates who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in their professional and personal lives. Join us May 5, 2016 at the Celebration of Excellence where we’ll honour our 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, including Karen Beaudin, OM [BA/92, BSW/11]. She strengthens community wherever she goes. As a tireless volunteer […]
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