Manitoba Public Insurance would like to acknowledge that our organiza on operates on the original lands of
the Anishinaabeg, Anish-Ininiwak, Dakota, Dene, Ininiwak and Nehethowuk and the homeland of the Mé s.
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day,
we honour and celebrate all First Nations,
Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.
In our work delivering auto insurance and driver services throughout Manitoba, we are committed to
advancing reconciliation with Indigenous individuals and communities through respectful and meaningful
consultation and practices. We are also continually working on ways to strengthen the inclusivity of our
organization, including ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse population of our province.
If you are interested in a career with Manitoba Public Insurance, you can view current pos ngs at: careers-mpi.icims.com
We encourage you to declare your employment equity status when comple ng your online applica on.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
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BY KRISTIN MARAND
Tables line a
hallway in R.B.
Russell Vocational
High School on
Wednesday evenings,
and the scent of coffee and snacks creates
a homey and welcoming atmosphere.
Beaders, from beginners to experts, sit and
stitch a rainbow assortment of minuscule
seed beads on various projects. At one
end, teenagers are working on their first
project, learning how to bead a simple
flower. At the other end, a long time
beader is sharing tips to make sunflower
earrings. In between, beaders of all ages
and abilities are chatting and working on
an array of projects like pins, keychains,
lanyards, moccasins, and mittens.
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Teresa Byrne - Indigenous Ways of Life teacher; John Sobkovich - Graphic Design teacher;
and Nancy Gouliquer - long-time MMF volunteer.
PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY