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Canadian citizenship: Your rights and responsibilities as a citizen

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Canadian citizens enjoy rights and freedoms that are inscribed in Canada’s human rights codes and in the Canadian Charter of… Read more »

Entering college or university in Manitoba? Here are the steps you should take

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Post-secondary education in Canada is the tertiary level of education. It is the next level after completion of high school… Read more »

Why do we celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21?

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(Note: At the NAD 2017 ceremonies in Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that National Aboriginal Day will be officially… Read more »

Great video resources for self-study

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Aside from audio tools, videos are great options for learning English on-the-go. If you have limited time or if you… Read more »

Resources and services for Manitobans with disabilities

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In Manitoba, inclusion is taken very seriously. Everyone has the opportunity to belong to a community and become an integral… Read more »

5 ways to stay productive this summer

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Although Victoria Day (Monday before May 24th of each year) signals the start of cottage season in Manitoba, consistently warm… Read more »

What are “Alternative Professions”?

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If your profession is regulated in Manitoba, you will have to undergo a process of licensing or registration. This may… Read more »

Audio resources to help you hone your English

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Audio resources are great learning tools to strengthen your English language skills. You can listen on the bus or car… Read more »

Get to know the Indigenous Peoples of Manitoba

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Manitoba is located in the traditional territories of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Ojibway and Oji-Cree First Nations , as well… Read more »

Starting a new job? Here’s how to have the best first day

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The first day is never easy. Do you remember your first day at school? Starting a new job in a… Read more »

Canada from A to Z

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The beautiful country we all call home is turning 150 years young this summer (2017). We’d like to spread our… Read more »

Who is Victoria and why do we celebrate her day?

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Many Canadians look forward to the May long weekend commonly known as Victoria Day. This day is also called May… Read more »

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