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SCO Honours First Nations Veterans
ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB —Today the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is launching a campaign to honour First Nations Veterans, and can be seen on electronic billboards throughout southern Manitoba and on social media. “SCO is deeply committed to recognizing and honouring the service of our Veterans,” said SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels. “We must […]
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MMF and Partners Work Together to Relocate Memorial Statue
Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis - Today, at the very heart of our Homeland – the iconic corner of Portage & Main – the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, began the removal of the World War I memorial statue after months of working with its […]
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Manitoba Government Provides More Funding for Arts and Culture in Manitoba
$13.7 Million Will Support Manitoba Artists and Musicians Across the Province: Premier The Manitoba government is providing $13.7 million in funding for the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) this year, representing an eight per cent increase, showing a renewed commitment to supporting artists, arts and cultural professionals, Indigenous knowledge keepers and arts and cultural organizations, Premier […]
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Manitoba Premier Celebrates Boys with Braids Event
The Manitoba government contributed $38,900 towards today’s Winnipeg Boys with Braids event hosted by Ka Ni Kanichihk at the RBC Convention Centre, announced Premier Wab Kinew, minister responsible for Indigenous reconciliation. “The Boys with Braids movement is great way for our youth to connect with and find community in our culture and traditions,” said Kinew. […]
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Kwaguilth Totem Pole Laid to Rest on Legislative Grounds
October 7, 2024 The Kwaguilth totem pole on the southeast grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building will be removed from its plinth and laid to rest in a nearby raised planter bed, Premier Wab Kinew, minister responsible for Indigenous reconciliation, and Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister Lisa Naylor announced today. “An important part of […]
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Children Will Soon Have a New Place to Play in Tuxedo
October 1, 2024 The Manitoba government is ensuring families that live near the Edgeland, a multi-property Manitoba Housing complex, have a place to play, relax and connect, by constructing a new playground in Winnipeg’s Tuxedo neighbourhood, Premier Wab Kinew and Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith announced today. “Public playgrounds play a vital role […]
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St. Pierre-Jolys raises Franco-Manitoban and Métis flags and celebrate their heritage – SteinbachOnline
Sep 20 2024 The Village of St. Pierre-Jolys celebrated its Franco-Manitoban and Métis heritage this week, with two special flag-raising ceremonies, marking an important moment for the community. Mayor Raymond Maynard said that neither of these flags had ever been flown in front of the Village Offices. The first ceremony was held on Monday, September […]
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APTN launches all-Indigenous languages TV channel – CBC
Sep 11, 2024 APTN Languages offers programming in languages including Cree, Inuktitut, Ojibway and Mi’kmaw Earlier this month, APTN launched an Indigenous languages channel with a goal of preserving and revitalizing them. In May of this year, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved APTN’s application to create the new channel, APTN Languages, featuring more than 12 […]
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City of Brandon, local Indigenous groups to honour Grand Chief Merrick – Q Country 91.5FM
Sep 10, 2024 An outpouring of support and sympathy from Indigenous community members and the wider community in Manitoba continues following the sudden passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick. Tonight, those in Brandon wishing to show their support will have a chance to do so. In a post on their Facebook […]
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Communities in Focus heading to Poplar River First Nation – CBC
Sep 10, 2024 At CBC Manitoba, our job is to tell stories that reflect our province’s many people and places. Communities in Focus is a community news bureau project that aims to hear Manitobans’ stories and share them with the rest of the province. This September, we’re heading to Poplar River First Nation in Manitoba. […]
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