Manitoba — The restoration of Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum will help safeguard its structural integrity and preserve its architectural heritage after an investment of $1 million from the federal government. Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum showcases the history and culture of Manitoba’s Francophone and Métis communities. As Winnipeg’s oldest building, it helps preserve and share the stories that connect …
Winnipeg – Canadian culture is one of the things that makes us unique, and our ability to create, perform and tell stories is a central part of our shared identity. Supporting and strengthening Prairie cultural and performing arts institutions helps them to engage new audiences and to share our stories and culture with the world. Performing arts organizations enrich communities, …
Manitoba — Increased transit services, improved accessible public transit, and expanded door-to-door electric vehicle transportation are coming to Manitoba thanks to a federal investment of over $3.9 million. Funding will support the purchase of two electric buses, six charging platforms, 12 chargers, and garage upgrades in the Interlake region. These investments will enhance door-to-door transportation services for seniors and individuals with mobility …
WINNIPEG – The Government of Canada is supporting Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum’s infrastructure project to renovate and modernize its historic building. Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital), announced $1,916,573 in funding for the renovation and restoration of the 170-year-old building. He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate …
Winnipeg – Rural and remote communities deserve safe, reliable, and resilient connectivity to keep people moving and to grow our economy. That is why the Government of Canada is making investments for keeping Northern Manitoba connected by rail. Minister for PrairiesCan,Terry Duguid, on behalf of Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand, announced an investment of over $43 million to …
Ottawa – At the Nutrition North Canada Research Symposium in Ottawa, Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs welcomed McKinley Winters to the position of Chair of the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board and Ms. Mavis Cli-Michaud as a board member for a three-year term. McKinley Winters is an Inuk from Hopedale, Nunatsiavut, who has dedicated his career to supporting the …
Nunavut – Polar Knowledge Canada is proud to honour the Aklavik Hunters & Trappers Committee as the recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award. The Aklavik Hunters & Trappers Committee has been a leader in environmental stewardship and knowledge sharing in the Canadian North for over 40 years. The Committee works to preserve traditional hunting and trapping practices while ensuring …
Yukon —The federal government has transferred $9 million to Yukon under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the territory invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Yukon for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be made prior to …
Manitoba — A community centre run by Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, an Indigenous-led community resource organization in Winnipeg, will be redeveloped into Manitoba’s first dedicated Indigenous-led family care centre, after an investment of $4.2 million from the federal government. This project is further supported by $300,000 in funding previously announced by the Government of Manitoba, as well as additional contributions …
Winnipeg – Fairness for every generation means making sure everyone in Canada has access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is bringing high-speed Internet access to underserved communities—including Indigenous communities—in rural Manitoba. Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible …
