Chiefs reaffirm support for Manitoba Indian Agriculture Program
Fifteen chiefs at a Winnipeg conference reaffirmed backing for MIAP. Ed Anderson reports 168 loan clients in three years with an average grant around 30150 dollars, totaling just under five million. The program aims to 180 farm units by 1980 and 300 by 1985 across 26 reserves with land improvements and production already advancing.
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Ed Anderson
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Manitoba Arts Council Grants Support Rural Arts Programs
The Manitoba Arts Council approved three programs and funded both organizations and individual artists. Grants for community arts embed professional Manitoba artists in rural and northern areas for two to six weeks. A touring initiative helps Canadian performers with rural and northern Manitoba engagements. Two grants issued include 3750 to Neepawa Holiday Festival for the Winnipeg Brass Ensemble and 275 to Miriam Mahood for a multi province tour with Cornelius Hermann.
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The
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Cornelius Hermann
Saskatchwan
Alberta
Steinbach
Dauphin
Brandon
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