Category: Manitoba

Two types of wolves live in Manitoba — the red wolf and the gray wolf. The red wolf is of the same genetic pool as red wolves living in the United States and Mexico. What type of wolves are in Manitoba? Generally, Manitoba Conservation adheres to a policy of non-intervention in the vast majority of […]

Historic provincial population estimates have been as high as 200,000 animals in 1996 and as low as 60,000 animals in 1974. The optimal provincial population estimate is between 150,000 to 160,000 animals. How many deer are in Winnipeg? The primary large mammal residing in Winnipeg is the white-tailed deer (McCance, 2014). The deer population in […]

Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16 across the Métis homeland. November 16 is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. During that year, Riel led Métis people in the Métis, which was a stand against the Government of Canada because it was encroaching on Metis rights and our way-of-life. Why is […]

Manitoba’s flag has a Union Jack — the official flag of the United Kingdom — in the top left corner, and on the right, the Red Ensign above the provincial coat of arms, which has a bison at the centre of a green backdrop. What is on the Manitoba flag? The shield is also featured […]

Hoping to decrease tension, the act marked the legal resolution of the fight for self-determination between the federal government and the people (particularly the Métis) of the Red River Colony, which began in 1870 with Canada’s purchase of Rupert’s Land. Why did the Manitoba Act happen? Remarks. The 1870 Manitoba Act was a constitutional statute […]

After you complete your training, and successfully pass testing and evaluation, you will receive a journeyperson’s certificate. Apprentices make an hourly rate between $22.34 and $30.90. A journeyperson makes an hourly rate between $38.07 and $45.37. Learn more about the trade and how to apply. Does Manitoba Hydro pay well? Average Manitoba Hydro hourly pay […]

Treaty 1 was signed Aug. 3, 1871 by representatives of the Crown and of Indigenous communities. There are seven First Nations that were part of the signing of Treaty 1: Brokenhead Ojibway, Sagkeeng, Long Plain, Peguis, Roseau River Anishinabe, Sandy Bay and Swan Lake (see the traditional names of these First Nations). Who negotiated Treaty […]

Lord Selkirk developed a plan for a settlement in the Red River valley. He believed that there, farmers displaced by the Clearances would be given an opportunity for a new start in life. What did Lord Selkirk do? Thomas Douglas, 5th earl of Selkirk, (born June 20, 1771, St. Mary’s Isle, Kirkcudbright, Scot. —died April […]

The land encompassed by Treaty 1 includes Winnipeg, Brandon, Portage La Prairie, Selkirk, Steinbach, Grand Beach, Emerson, Winkler and many more. According to Dr. Laramee, if you’re living on or visiting treaty land you should be familiar with the treaty that encompasses it. That goes for everyone – Indigenous or not. Is Manitoba Treaty 1? […]

White Spruce. The tree known botanically as Picea glauca and commonly known as the White Spruce was adopted as and is the arboreal emblem of Manitoba on July 5, 1991. What is the most common tree in Manitoba? Broadleaf trees such as aspen and poplar are common. This zone is dominated by forests. The dominant […]