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Canada and Fisher River Cree Nation partner to launch the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada August 11, 2022 Today, leaders from the Fisher River Cree Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, launched the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre project. The Government of Canada is providing $1.24 million towards construction of the centre through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities […]
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Media advisory: Government of Canada to celebrate Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Project
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba — The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and David Crate, Chief of Fisher River Cree Nation, to celebrate the launch of their project under the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program. Media participation: Members of the media are invited to ask […]
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Manitoba Government Provides Nearly $215,000 to Support Festivals in Rural and Northern Manitoba
August 10, 2022 The Manitoba government is providing nearly $215,000 in operating grants to 38 rural and northern communities to support festivals that promote their heritage, culture and identity, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Andrew Smith announced today. “Manitoba is known for its lively cultural heritage that is reflected in a variety of festivals across […]
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Manitoba Government Announces Support for Commemorative Monument, Gathering Space at Former Assiniboia Residential School
August 4, 2022 Memorial will Honour Resilience and Legacy of Children Lost to Families and Communities: Lagimodiere The Manitoba government is providing $25,000 to partner with the Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group (ARSLG) on the construction of a public memorial and commemorative monument at the site of the former Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg, Indigenous […]
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Gardening the Indigenous Way – mySteinbach.ca
This month the Stuartburn Emerson-Franklin Local Food Initiative asked Debra Henry, a local Anishinaabe Woman from the Roseau River First Nation, to share some of her thoughts and family history with gardening. When I reflect on my culture and gardening, the first thing that comes to mind is the teaching about the Three Sisters, which […]
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New Indigenous-owned store in Winnipeg aims to answer growing demand for collectibles – CBC
Big market for Indigenous sports memorabilia and anything else that can be traded Jul 11, 2022 For Curtis Howson, what started out as a hobby collecting wrestling action figures back in 1985 has now turned into a full-time entrepreneurial opportunity, with the opening of his store in Winnipeg. First Row Collectibles, located in Johnston Terminal […]
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Sister struggles to bring her Sixties Scoop brother’s ashes home from U.S. – CBC
What are a birth family’s rights when a loved one adopted through the Sixties Scoop dies? Jul 06, 2022 Susan Chief is experiencing loss all over again after her brother’s death. He was a part of the Sixties Scoop, and following his death in the U.S. earlier this year, she wanted to bring his remains […]
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Manitobans reimagine Canada Day celebrations in wake of residential school revelations – CBC
Gatherings in Winnipeg, Selkirk, focus on understanding history, building community Jun 28, 2022 Rather than awash in red and white, on July 1, 2021, Winnipeg’s downtown core was full of orange worn by thousands of marchers following the discovery of what are believed to be unmarked burial sites on the grounds of former residential schools. At a rally following the […]
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Indigenous Garden to Be Planted in Downtown Winnipeg – ChrisD.ca
June 22, 2022 On the second official day of summer, the eighth annual Indigenous Garden will be planted today in downtown Winnipeg. The garden will be rooted at Air Canada Window Park as part of an initiative by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and APTN. The garden will showcase a variety of Indigenous plants, along with […]
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Doors Open Brandon Is Celebrating 20 Years
June 15, 2022 Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon, Brandon’s Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, and their many community partners will throw the doors open to some of the community’s most unique character buildings and significant community sites during the 20th annual Doors Open Brandon weekend July 15 – 17, 2022. The 20th Annual Doors […]
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