Welcome

I am excited at the role of Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism in supporting healthy child development in our province. We are committed to building wellness through community resources, recreation programs, and youth development initiatives. The latest research from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth shows how participation in recreational and cultural activities can make an enormous difference in the lives of children as they develop self-esteem, a sense of identity, social engagement and responsibility, and skills for lifelong learning. We must continue to improve the availability and accessibility of these resources for all families in Manitoba.

Healthy Child Manitoba's mission is to facilitate community development for the well-being of children and youth. As resources for families and their children, Manitoba's neighbourhood programs, public libraries, cultural and recreation centres all help create places of belonging, participation, and a sense of community. We know these are the basic elements of a civic society - the foundation of all successful programs and services.

I encourage all Manitobans to continue to work together as a province to sustain this foundation and create the society that we want for our families and communities. Manitoba has an incredible opportunity to raise the quality of life of its children and teamwork across departments and sectors is essential in accomplishing this goal.

The Honourable Eric Robinson
Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism