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2020
December 30, 2020 - Province Approves More Than $1.5 Million in New Safe at Home Manitoba Grants
More than 160 projects totalling $2.7 million have been approved through the Safe at Home Manitoba grant, a new program that encourages Manitobans to enjoy creative cultural, artistic and fitness activities in the safety of their own homes, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
December 20, 2020 - Statement from Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox on Hockey Heritage Day
Today, our government recognizes Hockey Heritage Day in Manitoba. The Province of Manitoba has designated Dec. 20 as Manitoba Hockey Heritage Day, encouraging all Manitobans to celebrate our rich hockey history. From our amateur players who play on backyard rinks and at local community clubs, to the men and woman who have gone on to play professionally and have represented Manitoba on the world stage, Manitoba has a proud hockey tradition to celebrate… read more
December 17, 2020 - Province Approves More Than $1.2 Million in Safe at Home Manitoba Grants
More than 50 new projects have been approved through the Safe at Home Manitoba grant, a new program which will allow Manitobans to enjoy creative cultural, artistic, and fitness activities in the safety of their own homes this holiday season, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
December 7, 2020 - Safe at Home Program Launched by Province for Holiday Season
The Manitoba government has launched a new Safe at Home Manitoba grant, which will enable people staying home this holiday season to enjoy creative cultural, artistic, and fitness activities delivered by Manitoba organizations and businesses, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires announced today… read more
December 4, 2020 - Province Announces Gender-Based Violence Framework and $5.6 Million for Agencies Working with Victims of Crime
In advance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Dec. 6, the Manitoba government is providing new supports to help protect victims of crime, including gender-based violence, announced today by Justice Minister Cliff Cullen and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for the status of women… read more
November 28, 2020 - Statement from Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox on Holodomor Memorial Day
Today, our government recognizes the 87th Anniversary of the Holodomor, the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide of 1932 to 1933, when wheat became a weapon in the Ukraine… read more
November 13, 2020 - Province Announces New Supports for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in the Justice System
New and enhanced initiatives will ensure victims and families at risk of or currently experiencing intimate partner violence get the support they need earlier and prior to criminal and family courts, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today… read more
November 6, 2020 - Province Launches 'Manitoba Remembers', a Digital Project to Honour Veterans
The Manitoba government will make it easier for Manitobans to show their support for veterans this year through a digital project to honour veterans, remember their sacrifices and bring the community together, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Jon Reyes, special envoy for military affairs, announced today… read more
November 1, 2020 - Province Marks Start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Manitoba and the provincial government is raising awareness of the resources available for Manitobans affected by family and intimate partner violence, announced Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for the status of women… read more
October 11, 2020 - Manitoba Government Recognizes International Day of the Girl
The Manitoba government is recognizing the International Day of the Girl and investing in the cyber security of young women, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today… read more
October 10, 2020 - Manitoba Offers Grants to Support Ethnocultural Organizations and Special Projects
The Manitoba government is once again issuing a call for applications from ethnocultural organizations for funding that will support their core goals as well as special projects, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
October 2, 2020 - Manitoba Announces Heritage Grant Program Funding
The province has approved more than $130,000 that will be shared by groups, institutions and communities under the Heritage Grant Program, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
September 24, 2020 - Province Provides Update on Harassment and Sexual Harassment in Government Workplaces
In its commitment to fostering a respectful workplace, the Manitoba government has released its annual statistics on investigations related to harassment within the civil service, Central Services Minister Reg Helwer, minister responsible for the Civil Service, and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today… read more
July 24, 2020 - Manitoba Government Creates CFL 2020 Hub City Committee
As the Canadian Football League (CFL) has tentatively selected Winnipeg as its hub city for a potential fall 2020 season, the province has created a community-based volunteer committee to oversee the plans, Economic Development and Training Minister Ralph Eichler and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
July 20, 2020 - Manitoba Government Investing $8 Million for New #RestartMB Event Attraction Strategy
The Manitoba government is launching an $8 million #RestartMB Event Attraction Strategy and making a bid to be the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) hub city in fall 2020, Premier Brian Pallister announced today… read more
July 17, 2020 - Province Invests $10 Million in Manitoba Signature Museuns
The Manitoba government is creating dedicated endowment funds to ensure ongoing support for the province’s seven unique and popular signature museums, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
June 27, 2020 - Statement from Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox on Canadian Multiculturalism Day
On behalf of all Manitobans, I wish everyone a happy Multiculturalism Day! For generations, people from all over the world have chosen to make Manitoba their home. They have chosen our province to build a better, safer, more prosperous life… read more
June 16, 2020 - Manitoba Awards Heritage Grants to 50 Organizations
The Manitoba government is investing more than $255,000 in grants to 50 Manitoba organizations through the Heritage Grants Program, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
June 15, 2020 - Manitoba Celebrates Athletes, Coaches During Special Olympics Manitoba Awareness Week
The Manitoba government is celebrating the achievements of athletes, coaches and families as part of Special Olympics Manitoba Awareness Week, Families Minister Heather Stefanson and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
June 9, 2020 - Manitoba Investing $750,000 for Heritage Resource Conservation Grants
BRANDON — Manitoba Heritage Resource Conservation grants totalling $750,000 have been awarded to more than 80 projects from community groups, volunteer organizations and heritage organizations, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
May 19, 2020 - Province Introduces New Resources to Support Victims of Family Violence During Pandemic
The Manitoba government is launching new resources to help those affected by family and intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today… read more
May 18, 2020 - Manitoba Celebrates International Museum Day
The province is celebrating International Museum Day by encouraging Manitobans to explore their history with virtual visits to Manitoba museums, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
May 8, 2020 - Province Announces Funding for Projects to Preserve Military Memorials
The Manitoba government is providing more than $50,000 in grants for 11 new projects that will extend the life of military memorials across the province through the Military Memorial Conservation Grant, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
May 5, 2020 - Province Plans Virtual Celebration of Manitoba Day
Manitobans are encouraged to join in a creative online commemoration of Manitoba Day in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
April 11, 2020 - Students and Parents Encouraged to `E-Xplore' Manitoba's Museums, Winnipeg Art Gallery Through Online Tours
Manitoba’s many beloved museums and art galleries have temporarily closed their doors because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but everyone is encouraged to keep enjoying the province’s rich art and cultural experiences by heading online, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox said today… read more
April 8, 2020 - Major Manitoba 150 Celebrations Paused for 2020
Due to the significant public health concerns surrounding COVID-19 and large public gatherings, major Manitoba 150 celebrations are being paused for 2020, Premier Brian Pallister announced today… read more
April 1, 2020 - Province Announces Initiatives in Support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
“As Manitobans, we all love our beautiful summers and we were looking forward to celebrating Manitoba’s 150th anniversary, but right now, health and safety must come first,” said Pallister. “We know this is a difficult time for Manitobans, but we will get through this. We look forward to the days when we can reunite with our friends and neighbours to keep celebrating our great province”… read more
March 9, 2020 - Manitoba Recognizes International Women’s Day with Launch of Empower Women 20/20 Awards
Manitoba is recognizing International Women’s Day by launching a new awards program to honour women who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today… read more
March 6, 2020 - Manitoba Government Enhances Film and Video Production Tax Credit
As part of Budget 2020, the Manitoba government plans to enhance the Film and Video Production Tax Credit to encourage private-sector investment in permanent film infrastructure and attract more animation, visual effects (VFX) and post-production companies to relocate or do business in the province, Finance Minister Scott Fielding and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
March 6, 2020 - Manitoba Government Removes Red Tape Around Film Production Traffic Control
Manitoba’s thriving film production industry will benefit from proposed changes to The Highway Traffic Act that would give them more flexibility to acquire traffic control services on roads, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
January 28, 2020 - Archives of Manitoba Launches ‘Your Archives: The Histories We Share’
Manitobans are invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Manitoba becoming a province by helping shape a unique history exhibit, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
January 27, 2020 - Manitoba to Partner With Community to Support Women, Children Affected by Family Violence
The Manitoba government has chosen Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. to lead a network of community agencies to help improve housing options for women and children who have experienced family violence… read more
2019
December 20, 2019 - Appointments Made to Board of Directors for Manitoba Film and Music
Two new members have been appointed, and one member reappointed to the board of Manitoba Film and Music, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
December 18, 2019 - Manitoba Revitalizes Funding Model for Manitoba Arts Council
Following the most extensive review of Manitoba’s cultural policy in nearly three decades, the province is broadening the mandate of the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) by creating a single… read more
December 13, 2019 - Significant Heritage Funding Increase through New Heritage Resources Conservation Grant
As part of its 100-Day Action Plan, the Manitoba government has created the Heritage Resources Conservation Grant, which will more than triple funding to support heritage projects… read more
December 6, 2019 - Province Remembers Women Who Died as a Result of Violence on 30th Anniversary of Montreal Massacre
Manitobans are encouraged to visit the Legislative Building to reflect on the 30th anniversary of the Montreal massacre, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister… read more
December 5, 2019 - Manitoba Government Improves Supports for Victims of Sexual Violence and Stalking
The Manitoba government has amended The Employment Standards Code to broaden domestic violence leave to include victims of interpersonal violence, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox… read more
December 3, 2019 - Appointments Made to Manitoba Arts Council Board
The Manitoba Arts Council welcomes three new board members along with four returning members, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
November 29, 2019 - Two Appointments Made to Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation Board
Two appointments have been made to the board of the Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation (MCCC), Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
November 25, 2019 - Province Introduces Changes to Employment Standards Code that Would Improve Supports for Victims of Sexual Violence and Stalking
The Manitoba government is introducing amendments to The Employment Standards Code that would broaden the current domestic violence leave to include victims of interpersonal violence, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for status of women, said today… read more
November 21, 2019 - Manitoba Commemorates Holodomor with Ukrainian Community
Manitobans are encouraged to take a moment this Saturday to remember the Holodomor, an artificial famine genocide in Ukraine in 1932 to 1933 that claimed the lives of millions of people, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
November 7, 2019 - Province Committed to Supporting Veterans
The province has taken a number of steps to ensure the long-term viability of Manitoba legions and applications are now available for the new Military Memorial Conservation grant program, Premier Brian Pallister announced today… read more
June 11, 2019 - Manitoba Creates $15-million Heritage Resources Fund
The province is creating a $15-million Heritage Resources Fund to help preserve Manitoba’s heritage infrastructure, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
May 24, 2019 - Manitoba Celebrates 100 Years of Preserving Local Publications
Manitoba can proudly boast it has maintained one of the most comprehensive collections of locally produced publications of any jurisdiction in the country for 100 years, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
May 17, 2019 - Province Celebrates International Museum Day
The province is celebrating International Museum Day by encouraging Manitobans to take advantage of the opportunity to explore Manitoba’s history with a visit to a museum, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
May 8, 2019 - Province Creates Military Memorial Conservation Fund
The province is investing $2 million for the creation of an endowment fund to ensure military memorials can be preserved and maintained for future generations, Premier Brian Pallister and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
April 26, 2019 - Manitoba Heritage Trust Program Funds More Local Projects
Funds continue to flow into communities around the province from the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program that supports local museums as they proudly update their programming or tackle projects designed to showcase the province’s history, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today… read more
April 15, 2019 - Province Commends Safe Sport Initiative by Sport Manitoba
The province is applauding the continued effort of Sport Manitoba to raise awareness and offer support to athletes, coaches and volunteers, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
April 8, 2019 - Manitoba Supports Tribute to Battle of Vimy Ridge
Manitoba has joined other Canadian provinces, private and corporate donors, and will provide $25,000 to support the development of the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park in France, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
March 12, 2019 - Province Releases Our Way Forward: Manitoba's Culture Policy and Action Plan
Following the first review of Manitoba’s cultural policy in nearly three decades, the province has released an action plan that will guide the decision-making process for Manitoba’s cultural and creative industries, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
February 15, 2019 - Festival du Voyageur Receives Celebrate Manitoba Designation
Manitoba’s iconic Festival du Voyageur has received special designation under the Celebrate Manitoba program, which honours long-running community events, fairs and festivals, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
January 18, 2019 - Manitoba Heritage Trust Program Funding Local Projects
Funds from the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program will flow to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden and the Manitoba Agriculture Museum in Austin thanks to the commendable fundraising efforts by both museums, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today… read more
January 15, 2019 - Manitoba Government Renews Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Following a comprehensive review of the Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit, the Manitoba government will make it permanent and remove the 'sunset clause', Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced today… read more
2018
December 13, 2018 - Manitoba Heritage Trust Program Funds Local Projects
Funds have started to flow from the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program that will support local museums as they work to engage the community and highlight the history of the province, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today… read more
November 22, 2018 - Manitoba Commemorates 85th Anniversary of Holodomor
The Manitoba government is commemorating the 85th anniversary of the end of the Holodomor, a famine genocide that claimed millions of lives in Ukraine between 1932 and 1933, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
November 7, 2018 - Manitoba Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the End of the First World War
The Manitoba government will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War with a number of special events and an open house at the Archives of Manitoba, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
September 25, 2018 - Manitobans Encouraged to Celebrate Culture Days
Manitobans are encouraged to enjoy the wide variety of free events celebrating the arts and culture for the upcoming Culture Days Manitoba, which runs Sept. 28 to 30, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
September 10, 2018 - Appointments Made to Winnipeg Art Gallery Board
Two new members have been appointed to the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) board of directors, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
September 7, 2018 - Provincial Appointments Made to Sport Manitoba Board
One new member and one returning member have been appointed to the board of Sport Manitoba, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister, Cathy Cox announced today… read more
July 31, 2018 - Province Announces Appointments to the Manitoba Museum Board
The Manitoba government has appointed three new members to the Manitoba Museum board, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
July 19, 2018 - Appointments Made to Manitoba Film and Music Board
Four new and two returning members have been appointed to the board of Manitoba Film and Music (MFM), Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
June 18, 2018 - Manitoba Puts Out Call for Ideas, Moves Closer to Creating International Curling Centre of Excellence in Winnipeg
The Manitoba government has launched a request for expression of interest (REOI) to generate ideas for the best location and to find potential partners, individuals and corporate sponsors who want to be part of the International Curling Centre of Excellence (ICCE), Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
June 13, 2018 - Province Announces Appointments Made to Centre culturel franco-manitobain Board of Directors
Four new members and two returning members have been appointed to the board of the Centre culturel franco-manitobain (CCFM), Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
May 25, 2018 - Manitoba Confirms Additional Support for Inuit Art Centre
The Manitoba government is significantly increasing its investment in the Winnipeg Art Gallery's Inuit Art Centre, Premier Brian Pallister announced today at the groundbreaking ceremony for the project… read more
May 18, 2018 - Province Celebrates International Museum Day
Manitobans are encouraged to visit the province’s many museums to celebrate International Museum Day, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today… read more
May 12, 2018 - Province Starts Countdown to Manitoba's 150th Anniversary
The Manitoba government marked Manitoba Day with the creation of a special committee tasked with planning celebrations to coincide with Manitoba's 150th anniversary in 2020, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
May 3, 2018 - Province Supports Major Renewal Project at the Manitoba Museum
The Manitoba government will contribute $1.4 million to the Manitoba Museum's Bringing Our Stories Forward capital renewal project, with another $3.6 million available if private donation targets are met, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
April 23, 2018 - Province Announces Members of Film and Video Production Tax Credit Working Group
The Manitoba government is following through on its Budget 2018 commitment to establish a working group to evaluate the Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit, Finance Minister Cameron Friesen and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
April 3, 2018 - Applications Now Being Accepted for Manitoba Heritage Trust Program
TCommunity museums and archives can now access matching dollars from the new Manitoba Heritage Trust Program, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today… read more
March 13, 2018 - Manitoba Introduces Legislation that would Make Film Classification More Efficient
The province has introduced legislation that would reduce the duplication of classification services for films and video games, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
February 22, 2018 - Black History Month Exhibit Visits Manitoba Legislative Building
The Province of Manitoba welcomes and encourages everyone to visit a special exhibit at the Legislative Building as part of Black History Month, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
February 21, 2018 - Province Announces Winnipeg Music Festival Receives Celebrate Manitoba Designation
The Winnipeg Music Festival has received special designation under the Celebrate Manitoba program, which honours long-running community events, fairs and festivals, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
2017
December 19, 2017 - Manitoba Strengthens Investment in Heritage Organizations
The Manitoba government is strengthening its support for heritage organizations across the province with funding for two major capital projects and the creation of a new endowment fund for smaller organizations, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today… read more
December 15, 2017 - Manitoba Announces Committee to Develop International Curling Centre of Excellence
Manitoba is sliding closer to establishing an International Curling Centre of Excellence (ICCE) by selecting the committee that will help guide its development, Premier Brian Pallister and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today… read more
December 4, 2017 - Manitoba Improves Access to Government Notices
Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox is proposing legislative amendments that would improve access to various government notices by publishing them online and free of charge on a weekly basis… read more
November 23, 2017 - Manitoba Commemorates Holodomor with Ukrainian Community
Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox is joining Ukrainians in Manitoba and across the world to remember the Ukrainian famine genocide of 1932 to 1933. During the Soviet government’s regime, millions of Ukrainians starved to death during the Holodomor, which translates into ‘death by hunger… read more
July 7, 2017 - Province Announces Nine New Members Appointed to Manitoba Arts Council
The Manitoba government has appointed nine new members to the Manitoba Arts Council, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires announced today… read more
June 20, 2017 - Province Appoints New Members to Manitoba Museum Board
The Manitoba government has appointed five new members to the Manitoba Museum board of governors, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires announced today…
April 28, 2017 - Province Announces New Law in Effect to Address Sexual Violence on Campus
Students at Manitoba's post-secondary institutions will benefit from new requirements for their schools in regards to sexual violence, Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today…
April 3, 2017 - Province Launches Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Manitoba
The Manitoba government will recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month by raising awareness, sharing information about available resources and fostering a greater understanding of consent, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for status of women, announced today… read more
March 29, 2017 - Manitoba Government Launches Review of Privacy Legislation
The Manitoba government is inviting residents to provide input on two pieces of privacy legislation, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires announced today… read more
March 23, 2017 - Manitoba Government Launches Cultural Review
Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires today launched a detailed cultural review that will generate a more complete picture of the role culture plays in the province’s unique identity… read more
March 8, 2017 - Province Celebrates International Women's Day
The Manitoba government is celebrating the great strides of women in science and engineering this International Women's Day, said Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women… read more
February 28, 2017 - Province Announces New Appointments to Sport Manitoba Board
The Manitoba government has announced the appointment of five new individuals to the board of Sport Manitoba, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires announced today… read more
February 15, 2017 - Manitoba Congratulates 70th Annual Trappers' Festival
THE PAS - The province congratulates the Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival as it prepares for its 70th celebration of northern traditions and activities, Premier Brian Pallister and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires announced here today… read more
February 13, 2017 - Manitoba Snow Sculpture Honours 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge
In association with Festival du Voyageur, the province has unveiled a special snow sculpture paying tribute to the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires announced today… read more
February 1, 2017 - Premier Welcomes New Canadians in Citizenship Ceremony at the Legislative Building
Manitoba has a long and proud history of welcoming new citizens and today Premier Brian Pallister and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires welcomed 25 new Canadians at a citizenship ceremony at the Legislative Building… read more
January 24, 2017 - Province Announces Appointments to Manitoba Women's Advisory Council
The Manitoba government has appointed eight new individuals to Manitoba Women's Advisory Council, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today… read more
January 23, 2017 - Province Proclaims Third Week in January Women's Equality Week
The Manitoba government is promoting gender equality by proclaiming the third week in January Women's Equality Week, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today… read more
2016
December 6, 2016 - Manitoba Government Announces Co-chairs to Lead Red Tape Reduction Task Force
The Manitoba government is launching a Red Tape Reduction Task Force as part of its commitment to rebuild to the economy, Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced today… read more
December 5, 2016 - Manitobans Invited to Remember Women who Died as Result of Violence at Sunrise Memorial
A sunrise memorial at 8 a.m. tomorrow in the Rotunda of the Legislative Building will honour women who died in acts of violence, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today… read more
November 24, 2016 - Manitoba Government Appoints Executive Director to Francophone Affairs Secretariat
The Manitoba government reaffirmed its commitment to support the continued progress of francophone affairs in the province by selecting Teresa Collins as the new executive director for the Francophone Affairs Secretariat, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for francophone affairs, announced today… read more
November 23, 2016 - Manitoba offers Condolences on the Passing of A. Rolph Huband
Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires today offered condolences on behalf of the Manitoba government to the family and friends of A. Rolph Huband, who passed away Sunday in Oakville, Ont. at the age of 87… read more
November 22, 2016 - Manitoba Launches Provincewide Review of Library System
Manitoba will launch a program and policy review of libraries and the services they provide across the province, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires announced today… read more
November 10, 2016 - Province of Manitoba to Host Governor General's Awards to Commemorate the Persons Case
Manitoba will host the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case in Winnipeg on Nov. 15, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, said today… read more
November 9, 2016 - Province Reminds Manitobans November is Domestic Violence Prevention Month
Manitobans are being encouraged to recognize the role of misogyny in domestic violence during Domestic Violence Prevention Month, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, said today… read more
November 4, 2016 - Province Announces Support for Unlocking the Toolkit Girls Forum Series
The Manitoba government is partnering with school divisions and industry sectors to host a series of forums in Winnipeg, Beausejour and The Pas encouraging girls to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and other non-traditional skilled trades, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today… read more
