Minister Rodriguez to Tour Winnipeg

WINNIPEG –The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, will be in Winnipeg on Friday, February 15th and Saturday, February 16th. He will participate in the 50th annual Festival du Voyageur, Western Canada’s largest winter festival, as well as highlight important investments in cultural infrastructure in Winnipeg, and celebrate National Flag of Canada Day.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

Events for Friday, February 15

Event  #1 – Tour of Winnipeg Art Gallery and Inuit Art Centre construction

TIME:
10:00 a.m.

PLACE:
Winnipeg Art Gallery, Main foyer
300 Memorial Boulevard
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Note to media: Photo opportunity and media availability following the tour at 10:45 a.m.

Event  #2 – Celebration of National Flag of Canada Day with local students

TIME:
2:00 p.m.

PLACE:
Bernie Wolfe Community School
95 Bournais Drive
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Note to media: Photo opportunity

Event  #3 – National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Visit

TIME:
3:30 p.m.

PLACE:
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
177 Dysart Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Note to media: Closed to media

Event  #3 – Festival du Voyageur Opening Ceremony

TIME:
7:30 p.m.

PLACE:
Voyageur Park
866 St. Joseph Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Note to media: Open to media

Events for Saturday, February 16

Event #1 – Manitoba Museum Visit

TIME :
11:15 a.m.

PLACE :
Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Note to media: Open to media

Event #2 – Festival du Voyageur Activities

TIME :
1:00 p.m.

PLACE :
Voyageur Park
866 St. Joseph Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Note to media: Open to media