Winnipeg — The Neeginan Centre is getting infrastructure upgrades after an investment of more than $21.1 million from the federal government. This was announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Kevin Chief, Neeginan Centre Board Member.
The Neeginan Centre is an important hub in downtown Winnipeg that provides programs and services to support the educational, social, and economic needs of Indigenous Peoples in the community. Incorporated in 1990, this non-profit organization operates in the historic Canadian Pacific Railway Station located at Higgins and Main.
Funding will support improvements to this 100-year old heritage building to address safety, accessibility, and environmental concerns. This work will include upgrades to the building’s envelope, lighting, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, resulting in energy savings and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. These efforts will help ensure that the centre can keep serving Indigenous communities for generations to come.
“Having dedicated and permanent spaces to share culture is a key component of fostering strong Indigenous identities. The Neeginan Centre has long served as a gathering place for people to learn, share knowledge, and celebrate Indigenous heritage, and we couldn’t be prouder of this investment towards energy-efficient improvements to this architectural gem. We will continue working with partners to support meaningful infrastructure investments with a net-zero future and reconciliation at the forefront.” – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities