May 10, 2013
May 12 is Manitoba Day
Communities across the province are commemorating Manitoba Day with events and programs celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of the province, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino said today.
“Celebrations continue to grow and there are now many annual community events to observe the day Manitoba became a province,” said Marcelino. “I want to encourage Manitobans to celebrate the province’s 143rd birthday by participating in one of the special events taking place this weekend.”
The Manitoba Act, which created the province of Manitoba, was passed by the Parliament of Canada and received royal assent on May 12, 1870. The act was proclaimed on July 15, 1870, when Manitoba joined the Canadian Confederation as its fifth province.
The provincial government works with communities and heritage organizations to promote Manitoba Day through partnerships with heritage organizations, schools and students. Events will be taking place today, tomorrow and Sunday.
This year, the Manitoba Museum is marking Manitoba Day on May 11 by offering free admission, special educational programming and the opening of a new exhibit commemorating Fort Rouge: 275 Years of French Presence in Manitoba.
Several provincial heritage agencies and museums will be taking part with arts, culture and heritage displays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum. Volunteers from the Manitoba Archaeological Society will be on hand to demonstrate traditional technologies and answer questions about archaeology. Heritage Winnipeg will have a display and costumed interpreters will offer programs and interact with the public in the foyer and museum galleries.
Further information on some of the ways to enjoy the province’s heritage on Manitoba Day and a list of some of the events and celebrations in communities across the province are available at www.gov.mb.ca/chc/manitoba_day.
COMMUNITIES ACROSS PROVINCE TO CELEBRATE MANITOBA'S 143RD BIRTHDAY: MARCELINO
– – –May 12 is Manitoba Day
“Celebrations continue to grow and there are now many annual community events to observe the day Manitoba became a province,” said Marcelino. “I want to encourage Manitobans to celebrate the province’s 143rd birthday by participating in one of the special events taking place this weekend.”
The Manitoba Act, which created the province of Manitoba, was passed by the Parliament of Canada and received royal assent on May 12, 1870. The act was proclaimed on July 15, 1870, when Manitoba joined the Canadian Confederation as its fifth province.
The provincial government works with communities and heritage organizations to promote Manitoba Day through partnerships with heritage organizations, schools and students. Events will be taking place today, tomorrow and Sunday.
This year, the Manitoba Museum is marking Manitoba Day on May 11 by offering free admission, special educational programming and the opening of a new exhibit commemorating Fort Rouge: 275 Years of French Presence in Manitoba.
Several provincial heritage agencies and museums will be taking part with arts, culture and heritage displays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum. Volunteers from the Manitoba Archaeological Society will be on hand to demonstrate traditional technologies and answer questions about archaeology. Heritage Winnipeg will have a display and costumed interpreters will offer programs and interact with the public in the foyer and museum galleries.
Further information on some of the ways to enjoy the province’s heritage on Manitoba Day and a list of some of the events and celebrations in communities across the province are available at www.gov.mb.ca/chc/manitoba_day.
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