Manitoba news: Ottawa contributing to Indigenous-led family care centre [Video]

A new Indigenous-led family care centre will be coming to Winnipeg, with more than $4.2 million for the project coming from the federal government.

This facility, run by Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, will be a first for the province, according to Federal Minister Dan Vandal who made the announcement on Monday.

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“The fastest growing population in Winnipeg are young Indigenous people, and that just adds to the importance of this announcement,” said Vandal on behalf of Canada’s housing minister Sean Fraser. “These buildings are absolutely essential to Winnipeg’s future.”

The facility will be named the Larsen Family Care Centre. It will be located in the city’s Elmwood neighbourhood, and will be a drop-in space with family resources, wrap-around supports, and programming for children and families.

A rendering of Mama Wi Chi Itata Centre’s …