Minister Guilbeault to Announce Funding in Support of Métis Nation Indigenous Languages in Manitoba

MANITOBA - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, along with the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Member of Parliament (Saint-Boniface–Saint-Vital), will host a virtual press conference to announce funding in support of Métis Nation Indigenous Languages in Manitoba. This funding announcement is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to ensure the promotion and revitalization of First Nations, Inuit and Métis languages in Canada.

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

Journalists must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their media outlet to pch.media-media.pch@canada.ca by 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 15.

A Zoom link will be sent to allow reporters to ask questions following the press briefing.

EVENT: Press conference

DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2020

TIME:  8:30 a.m.