Remarks by
The Honourable Anita Neville, P.C., O.M.
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
2025 HUBBELL AWARDS
Manitoba Legislative Building
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
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Fellow Manitobans, cadets and supporters of the cadet program, welcome here today at the Legislative Building and this celebration of achievement and potential.
As Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, I would first like to acknowledge that we are gathered in the heart of Treaty One land and the homeland of the Red River Metis. The government that meets under this dome serves a province built on the treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Dakota and Dene nations and the homeland of the Red River Métis; and on lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit.
As we celebrate these young Manitobans and their promise for the future, we reaffirm our commitment to working in partnership with First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.
This year, with thousands of Manitobans from across the province being forced from their homes by wild fire, we express that spirit of partnership by offering support to all those affected by fire. And we express our admiration for the bravery and hard work of those firefighters, first responders and members of the military giving their all to support those in need.
For anybody in school or anybody who can remember their school days, the month of June is usually a time of excitement, offering the promise of summer fun after our long winter.
This month of graduation ceremonies is also a time of hope and optimism. It’s a time when families and communities gather to celebrate the hard work and achievements of young people completing a stage in their life’s educational journey.
As Lieutenant Governor – and as somebody who has previously worked in adult education and as a school trustee – I have always treasured the opportunity to applaud young people on their learning.
Canada’s Air, Army and Navy Cadet programs have long provided important opportunities for young people to learn about the armed forces, their communities, our country, and themselves. These programs have provided countless young people with the chance to develop confidence and leadership skills and take on special challenges on the land and water and in the air.
So I am pleased today to celebrate 12 young Manitobans who have combined the challenges of cadets with achievements in the classroom and who are continuing their education at a university, college or technical institute.
Each of you has had the opportunity to grow, to learn and to make new friends through Cadets. Each of you will carry with you for life the lessons of your time in Cadets.
Congratulations on this recognition of your work and success. May the memory of this day encourage you in all your challenges and new opportunities to come.
To all of those who support the Hubbel Awards and the Cadet program, thank you for making these experiences possible for Manitoba’s youth. The success of these award winners – and the success of all who benefit from Cadet programs – is your success as well.
Thank you. Merci. Meegwich. Shalom
