{"id":13881,"date":"2024-04-04T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownwinnipegbiz.com\/?p=13881"},"modified":"2024-04-04T08:25:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T13:25:07","slug":"the-downtown-business-community-connects-with-the-assembly-of-manitoba-chiefs-to-build-understanding-cohesion-and-inclusivity-in-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downtownwinnipegbiz.com\/the-downtown-business-community-connects-with-the-assembly-of-manitoba-chiefs-to-build-understanding-cohesion-and-inclusivity-in-downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"The Downtown Business Community Connects With The Assembly Of Manitoba Chiefs To Build Understanding, Cohesion And Inclusivity In Downtown\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Apr. 4, 2024, Treaty No. 1 Territory, Winnipeg, MB \u2013<\/strong> Members of the downtown business community came together to hear from Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Cathy Merrick to learn how to work together to build understanding and create social, economic, political and cultural cohesion in the heart of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Chief Merrick discussed key factors driving the urbanization of First Nations people in downtown Winnipeg. Grand Chief Merrick also shared insights on how the business community can meaningfully advance reconciliation and support the education and training of Indigenous individuals to ensure they have equal opportunities in the workforce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs our downtown continues to transform, we\u2019re seeing social and economic reconciliation in action,\u201d says Kate Fenske, CEO of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. \u201cAt the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ we are focused on our reconciliation journey and are grateful for partners like AMC to work together to build a more vibrant and inclusive downtown for everyone.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, the city has seen significant steps towards reconciliation through the transfer and sale of key downtown properties to Indigenous organizations, including the Southern Chiefs\u2019 Organization\u2019s purchase and redevelopment of the former Hudson\u2019s Bay building and the Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation\u2019s development of the former BMO building at Portage and Main as well as relocation of MMF offices to 200 Main. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re witnessing a transformation in downtown Winnipeg with these projects that create opportunities, reclaim history, promote First Nation success and more,\u201d says Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. \u201cDowntown is a place for everyone and seeing the engaged businesses who are ready to learn more in the spirit of reconciliation is encouraging.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s event with Grand Chief Cathy Merrick was the third event in the Downtown Speaker Series,<\/em> where Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members hear from experts and decision-makers who share insights and plans to address the issues facing downtown. Previously, BIZ members heard from Mayor Scott Gillingham and Premier Wab Kinew on downtown topics, including safety and priorities for revitalizing downtown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 60 representatives from downtown businesses attended today\u2019s Downtown Speaker Series <\/em>event. Event attendees represented various sectors, including hospitality, real estate, retail, insurance and other professional services.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downtown Speaker Series<\/em> concluded with networking and refreshments to encourage the downtown business community to continue the conversation and make meaningful connections.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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