Ka Ni Kanichihk Training and Resource Centre Benefits from Investment by Harper Government

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April 15, 2014 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Western Economic Diversification Canada

Joy Smith, Member of Parliament for Kildonan—St. Paul, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Ka Ni Kanichihk Training and Resource Centre in Winnipeg under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.

Quick Facts

The Ka Ni Kanichihk Training and Resource Centre received $59,550 in funding to renovate the interior of the centre along with repairs to the foundation.
Upgrades have enhanced the services provided to the community and will continue to support increased use of the facility.
The Province of Manitoba contributed $50,000 to the project.
Improvements to the Centre ensure the continued growth of Winnipeg’s inner city and would not have been feasible without CIIF funding.

Quotes

"Our Government is pleased to support local infrastructure projects that improve vital community facilities. Our investments in projects such as the one have helped create jobs, economic growth and ensured our community facilities remain viable for years to come."
- Joy Smith, Member of Parliament, Kildonan – St. Paul

"Financial support from both Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Province of Manitoba was critical for Ka Ni Kanichihk to complete necessary repairs to our Education and Training Centre and Head Office. Severe weather conditions over the past few years caused part of the building to separate from the foundation rendering it structurally compromised. Staff and students are all very pleased to have the space renovated and will enable us to continue to provide high quality programs that will prepare Aboriginal women for the workplace."
- Leslie Spillett, Executive Director, Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

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Lorne Pelletier
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 204-510-7659
Email: lorne.pelletier@wd-deo.gc.ca

Leslie Spillett
Executive Director
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Telephone: 204-953-5820
Email: llspillett@kanikanichihk.ca

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