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Approximately 1500 pure plains bison exist in Canada today down from the millions that once roamed the prairies. The founding herd of bison are being provided by Parks Canada, with funding for the bison compound provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada. Chief Antoine of Poundmaker Cree Nation said, “This is a very proud moment for Poundmaker Cree Nation. We are excited to bring this sacred animal home to our lands. It has been a tough year for everyone and it allows us to celebrate and look forward to a more positive healthy future.” Elwin Tootoosis, Bison manager said “It is a spiritually uplifting experience for us. The bison have always been a part of our cultural heritage. A great honour to be a part of.”
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Dan Vandal
The Manitoba Metis Federation has received an infusion of $15 million from Western Economic Diversification to inject into its economic development projects.
The Manitoba Metis Federation has received an infusion of $15 million from Western Economic Diversification to inject into its economic development projects.
Flying under the radar, the MMF has quietly been amassing a growing portfolio of new businesses and land holdings and these funds will provide additional capital for further growth.
David Chartrand.
Dan Vandal, minister of northern affairs, said the funding, which is a symbol of the path to reconciliation that the government and country is on, comes with few strings attached.
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The Government of Canada and the Manitoba Metis Federation are committed to working together on a nation-to-nation, government-to-government basis, to provide opportunities for Métis, advance reconciliation, respect Métis rights. and build back better beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Joint Release by Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Manitoba Metis Federation
The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, and David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Metis Federation, announced a partnership to advance reconciliation and support Métis economic development.
The prototype was being shown in action at the University of Saskatchewan s Canadian Feed Research Centre in North Battleford Wednesday. Ritz and several others were on hand to announce federal funding covering a large portion of the cost for the centre to install the equipment, which has been in operation there for a short while. Agriculture in Canada is built on innovation, it s built on sound science and good research, and that s exactly what this type of system feeds into, said Ritz, who is MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster.
Infrared technology was hailed by those at the research centre as something that could revolutionize the way wheat, barley and durum are graded and sorted. Crude protein, moisture and density of grain, particle size and other aspects can be measured by infrared light, it was noted.