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Government of Canada invests in project to bring high speed Internet to all Manitoba First NationsWINNIPEG, July 28, 2016 /CNW/ - Canada is working in partnership with First Nations to improve the quality of life on reserves and in remote and isolated communities. Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced $4.2 million for the next phase of a project to bring high speed Internet access to all Manitoba First Nations and surrounding communities. Funding will support design and planning for an Internet network that will bring affordable, dependable, high speed Internet to all 63 Manitoba First Nations, and 189 other Manitoba communities and municipalities. The Building the Manitoba First Nations Network of the Future project is managed by the Manitoba First Nations Technology Council (MFNTC) under Nanaandawewigamig, the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba. Quotes "Many remote Manitoba First Nation c?ommunities, particularly the youth, are held back by unreliable and slow Internet access. This project will provide access to key educational, health, social and community development resources, and will connect Manitoba First Nations people with the Canadia and global community. This investment is essential to the success of the entire community, especially Indigenous youth. We are very pleased to continue to work with the Manitoba First Nations Technology Council and the other partners on this project." The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, M.D., P.C., M.P. "High speed Internet is an essential resource in today's connected world. The benefits of this project will be felt throughout Manitoba." Terry Duguid "In order for all Manitoba First Nations to benefit and progress for the future, we need to be connected to the world." Chief Nelson Genaille, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation "Connecting Manitoba First Nations and surrounding communities will dramatically improve the quality of life for those people by increasing opportunities in Health, Social Services, Education, Economic Development and other Sectors." Chief David Crate, Fisher River Cree Nation "Times of change, we will no longer be left behind." Chief Cathy Merrick, Pimicikimak Cree Nation Quick Facts
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