National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Métis farmers and ranchers were integral to the success of Red River settlers in Manitoba, now they could use assistance to pass on their agricultural knowledge.
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Marking Manitoba’s progress on economic reconciliation and agriculture: National Day Truth and Reconciliation
Manitoba wants to foster agricultural partnerships with Indigenous communities, but there’s still a lot of work to do.
VIDEO: The long farm history of the Red River Métis
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Métis farmers and ranchers were integral to the success of Red River settlers in…
Executive editor recognized for lifetime achievement
Laura Rance-Unger, former Manitoba Co-operator editor, swept up the Canadian Farm Writers Federation 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept. 20.
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VIDEO: The long farm history of the Red River Métis
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Manitoba wants to foster agricultural partnerships with Indigenous communities, but there’s still a lot of work to do
Manitoba wants to foster agricultural partnerships with Indigenous communities, but there’s still a lot of work to do.
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Executive editor recognized for lifetime achievement
Laura Rance-Unger looks back at four decades as a farm journalist and editor, including a long history at the reins of the Manitoba Co-operator
Laura Rance-Unger, former Manitoba Co-operator editor, swept up the Canadian Farm Writers Federation 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept. 20.
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