Pictured left to right: Kirk Dudtschak, RBC’s Regional President; Dr. Mary Young, Director of The University of Winnipeg’s Aboriginal Student Services Centre; and, Manitoba Premier Gary Doer (in attendance, but not pictured: Anita Neville, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre; RBC Executive Vice-President Charles Coffey; Andrew Swan, MLA for Minto; and, Councillor Harvey Smith)
Today The University of Winnipeg and its Foundation officially opened the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre and announced the pledge of $100,000 from The North West Company and the generous corporate support of $300,000 from the RBC Financial Group. These funds enhance the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement grant of $295,000 announced April 25, 2005.
Bridging the digital divide and providing Aboriginal students and community members with opportunity to explore their past and navigate their future are just two of the exciting components announced today at the opening of The University of Winnipeg Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre.
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