Winnipeg, Manitoba
Supporting Indigenous-led initiatives is vital to economic reconciliation and growing an inclusive economy that works for everyone. Tourism experiences, led by Indigenous Peoples further provide opportunities to share Indigenous history and culture. The Government of Canada remains a strong partner in working with Indigenous communities to create opportunities and jobs, and offer vital supports for economic development.
Today, at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1.4 million in federal funding. These investments support a wide range of Indigenous tourism and economic development initiatives. The following are examples of unique projects receiving support:
- Manitoba Indigenous Tourism Association is receiving $500,000 through the Tourism Relief Fund to provide business development supports to Indigenous tourism operators and to undertake 'destination development' activities to attract visitors.
- Winnipeg Art Gallery is receiving $421,700 through the Tourism Relief Fund to launch new, major Indigenous art exhibits; introduce a series of new museum tours; and create virtual tours to enhance visitor offerings at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
- Techi?Q Ltd. is receiving $384,000 through the Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) Program to assist with economic development initiative on behalf of the Délı̨nę Got'ı̨nę Government, to upgrade the Grey Goose Lodge in the Northwest Territories.
