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Manitoba first established Sept. 30 as a provincial statutory holiday last year, and a number of events are taking place in recognition of Orange Shirt Day 2024. News Source link
Read More »Winnipeg MP introduces bill to criminalize residential school denialism – Winnipeg
An NDP MP has introduced a bill that would criminalize residential school denialism, saying it would help stop harm caused toward survivors, their families and communities. The chances the bill actually will be debated and pass into law are slim without it being adopted as a government bill by the …
Read More »Bills to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and Louis Riel passes final vote in Manitoba – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A bill to make Orange Shirt Day a statutory holiday in Manitoba has passed its final vote in the legislature. The bill will ensure that workers under provincial jurisdiction get every Sept. 30 off, or holiday pay if they work. The day, …
Read More »Manitoba NDP says it would make Orange Shirt Day a statutory holiday if elected – Winnipeg
Manitoba New Democrats are promising to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in the province next year if they win Tuesday’s election. Leader Wab Kinew says Manitobans should be able to participate, if they choose, in honouring and commemorating residential school survivors and the children …
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