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Minister Vandal announces investments in tourism initiatives promoting Francophone and Métis history and culture in Manitoba
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada More than $1,000,000 invested to encourage tourism in Francophone and Métis communities August 3, 2023 Tourism is an integral part of the Manitoba economy as visitors from across the country come to learn more about the province’s rich history and to take in its vast landscapes. Francophone and Métis communities […]
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Media advisory: Minister Vandal and Parliamentary Secretary Lalonde to announce federal investment in tourism initiatives promoting Francophone and Métis history and culture in Manitoba
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada August 2, 2023 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, and Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce federal support for tourism in Francophone communities in Manitoba. Media […]
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Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments in Indigenous tourism and economic development experiences in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada Over $1.4 million to support Indigenous tourism and economic development initiatives March 10, 2023 – Winnipeg, Manitoba Supporting Indigenous-led initiatives is vital to economic reconciliation and growing an inclusive economy that works for everyone. Tourism experiences, led by Indigenous Peoples further provide opportunities to share Indigenous history and culture. The […]
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Manitoba Government Announces Support for Indigenous Tourism through Indigenous Reconciliation Initiatives Fund
March 9, 2023 The Manitoba government is providing more than $450,000 to Indigenous Tourism Manitoba through the Indigenous Reconciliation Initiatives Fund in support of economic reconciliation, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Obby Khan announced today. “Investing in Indigenous tourism helps Indigenous-owned businesses create jobs and build capacity to ensure Indigenous Peoples benefit directly,” said Khan. […]
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Manitoba Government Receives Provincial Parks Tourism Report
December 22, 2022 The Manitoba government has received the Evaluating the Tourism Potential of Manitoba’s Provincial Parks report prepared by MNP on behalf of Travel Manitoba that demonstrates the significant untapped potential of Manitoba Parks, which will help inform the development of a new Manitoba Parks strategy, Environment, Climate and Parks Minister Jeff Wharton and […]
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Look North, Promoting Economic Development and Tourism in Northern Manitoba a Priority for Premier Heather Stefanson
October 13, 2022 Premier Heather Stefanson and Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen are heading to northern Manitoba with stops in Churchill, Thompson and Flin Flon to promote jobs, tourism and economic opportunities with Indigenous leaders, local officials, business, industry and tourism partners and community members. “Manitoba is open for business and our […]
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Dennis Meeches Appointed Chair of Indigeno Travel
Dennis Meeches Appointed Chair of Indigeno Travel The former Chief of Long Plain First Nation and current Chair of Tribal Councils Investment Group will oversee North America’s first national full-service Indigenous-owned travel and tourism agency WINNIPEG, MB, July 26, 2022 – Indigeno Travel, North America’s first national full-service Indigenous-owned travel and tourism agency, today announced […]
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Indigenous tourism – Winnipeg Free Press
Jun. 28, 2022 Over the past five years, Indigenous tourism has enjoyed a huge surge in interest both here in Manitoba and the rest of the country. According to the Conference Board of Canada, the number of Indigenous-owned or led tourism-related businesses in the province has increased from 91 in 2017 to 145 in 2022. […]
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Minister Vandal announces major support for Manitoba’s tourism comeback
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada More than $10.8 million to support Manitoba’s travel, tourism, and recreation initiatives, creating jobs and growing the economy June 10, 2022 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – PrairiesCan From northern lights and polar bears in Churchill to The Forks historic site in downtown Winnipeg—tourism is an integral part of the province’s economy. […]
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Canada’s first Indigenous-owned travel agency launches in Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Territory – Global News
March 30, 2022 Tuesday marks the launch of Canada’s first Indigenous-owned travel and tourism agency in Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Territory. Co-founder Chris Maxfield says he and his friend Darrell Phillips had the idea for Indigeno Travel in 2015. After Phillips died in 2017, Maxfield quit his day job to continue with their shared dream. Phillips’ […]
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