L'nu Affairs Nova Scotia
Wije’winen Centre, a new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, is receiving more financial support with construction of the facility on the horizon.
The Province is contributing $10 million toward the new building. This is in addition to about $1.7 million provided in 2022-23 for new programs and initiatives at the current centre.
“The friendship centre provides essential services for many community members,” said L’nu Affairs Minister Karla MacFarlane. “This will be so much more than a new building – it will be a place to come together, host events and provide support to Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous people throughout the urban centre.”
The new building will have additional space to continue programming for the urban Indigenous community. It will also showcase Mi’kmaw culture and heritage in the city and be a key location for community events.
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“The funding we announced today will contribute to a larger and purpose-built space for the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre to continue their essential work supporting urban First Nations people in key areas such as employment, schooling and housing. The Government of Canada is proud to support the construction of a new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre that will also be an icon of Mi’kmaw culture in downtown Halifax.”
– Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of Domin ...
