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Manitoba is the heart of Canada due to more than its geographical location. It is the heart of east/west and even north/south transportation. It is the link between the east and west political variations. Life in Manitoba is varied, inclusive and vibrant
But Manitoba’s heart lies in its diversity of people. Yes, we are a mixed economy province–never too prosperous, never too poor, never booming too much, never faltering. But we are a bouquet of diversity, with a wonderous mix of people from all backgrounds, all working and living together but uniquely. Manitoba is a special place. It is the heart of cooperation, the heart of compassion, the heart of community.
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Is There Racism in Manitoba? Is it Severe?
No. And perhaps. The complexion of racism and the perception of what racism may be can be quite complex and nuanced. What one may see as racism may have a different fundamental structure than our usual definition of prejudice, bias and racism. Even more confounding in Manitoba is that perceived racism springs up in unlikely places. It manifests in unusual ways.
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Manitoba: Preparing for Winter—In the City, In the Country
hile most of the world transitions from one season to the next with little forethought or fanfare, Manitoba approaches the impending winter season uniquely. For us, it is an event.
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Largest Forests Found on the Prairies?
Manitoba is a prairie province, which means no trees, right? Absolutely wrong. In fact, Manitoba boasts of more than 56-63 million hectares of forest, or about 48-57% of is land[…]
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