November 9, 2018
Federal Government, Province Fund Highway Signage for First Nations Communities throughout Manitoba
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have entered into an agreement to purchase and install directional highway and community boundary signage for Manitoba First Nations, Minister of Indigenous Services Jane Philpott and Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today.
“The names we use have more than a symbolic value, and are an expression of our identity and our culture. Indigenous Services Canada is pleased to partner with the Province of Manitoba on this initiative,” said Philpott. “It’s critically important to note that the new signs will be designed in consultation with the elected leadership from these First Nations. These discussions will ensure the words on these new signs will be correct and respectful.”
The federal and provincial governments will provide $200,000 each for a total project cost of $400,000.
“This project will upgrade or replace highway signs for First Nations communities located on Manitoba’s all-weather highway network,” said Schuler. “In consultation with Manitoba First Nations, the new signage will improve community visibility from our major highways.”
A community review to determine sign type and locations will be conducted over the next year. Sign installation will begin following the review and will be completed over the next three years.
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