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‘THE MELTING ARCTIC: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND CAPACITY’ With Dr. David Barber from the University of Manitoba

Next Presentation in the Lieutenant Governor’s Conversations & Celebrations Series of Free Public Events Celebrating Manitoba’s Ceremonial Home Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province. Lt.-Gov. Filmon developed this initiative to honour the … Continued

THE PRAIRIE GARDEN: GROWING FOOD IN MANITOBA

Next Presentation in the Lieutenant Governor’s Conversations & Celebrations Series of Free Public Events Celebrating Manitoba’s Ceremonial Home   Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province. Lt.-Gov. Filmon developed this initiative to honour … Continued

OUTSTANDING MANITOBANS CHOSEN TO RECEIVE THE ORDER OF MANITOBA

Twelve Manitobans, whose contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments, will soon receive the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.  The investiture ceremony will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 18 in Room 200 in the Manitoba Legislative Building. The Order of Manitoba was established in 1999 to honour Manitobans who … Continued

LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR PRESENTS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AWARD TO FIVE MANITOBANS

Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon will present the Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Preservation and Promotion awards at 5:00 p.m. today at Government House to five Manitobans for their prolonged, meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of the province’s history and heritage.  Recipients are: Barry Bills (Brandon); Jim Blanchard (Winnipeg); Diane Dubé (St Georges); Maralyn MacKay-Hussain (Selkirk); … Continued

FROM WINNIPEG TO THE WORLD: FIGHTING FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE VICTIMS

With Lianna McDonald of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection Next Presentation in the Lieutenant Governor’s Conversations & Celebrations Series of Free Public Events Celebrating Manitoba’s Ceremonial Home Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this … Continued

THE FORKS ‘TARGET ZERO’ INITIATIVE: WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY MEET

Next Presentation in the Lieutenant Governor’s Conversations & Celebrations Series of Free Public Events Celebrating Manitoba’s Ceremonial Home Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province. Lt.-Gov. Filmon developed this initiative to honour the … Continued

COMMONWEALTH DAY MESSAGE 2019

Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year as we mark the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members. The vision and sense of connection that inspired the signatories has stood the test of time, and the Commonwealth continues to grow, … Continued

LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR’S NEXT CONVERSATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS EVENT: SISTEMA WINNIPEG – The Transformative Power of Music

Series of Free Public Events Celebrating Manitoba’s Ceremonial Home Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province. Lt.-Gov. Filmon developed this initiative to honour the 135th birthday of Government House throughout 2018. Based on … Continued

LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR TO PRESENT BRAVERY AWARDS TOMORROW

Lieutenant-Governor Janice C. Filmon will present two Royal Canadian Humane Association Bravery Awards in a ceremony at Government House on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. In November 2018, Jonathan Meikle and Matthew Shorting came to the aid of a passenger on a City of Winnipeg transit bus who was being threatened by another passenger. … Continued