Manitoba Lieutenant Governor

Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

The Honourable Anita R. Neville, P.C., O.M.

Leadership Winnipeg Workshop

Remarks by

The Honourable Anita Neville, P.C., O.M.

Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

LEADERSHIP WINNIPEG WORKSHOP

Government House

Friday, November 1, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

(please check against delivery)

Leaders and leaders-in-training, welcome to Government House and what promises to be a great day of learning and sharing.

As Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, I acknowledge that we are gathered on Treaty One land and in the homeland of the Red River Metis and that our province is located on the treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Anishininew (ANISH-IN-INEW), Cree, Dakota, Dene and Nehetho (NE-HET-HO) Nation and Red River Metis, and that northern Manitoba contains lands that have been traditionally used by the Inuit.

As Manitobans, we respect the spirit and intent of treaties and treaty-making and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.

We all have dreams of a better province and world – a province and world of opportunity and dignity for all, of sustainable prosperity, of health and prosperity, of beauty and understanding.

And we all know that there are many challenges to be addressed to bring those visions to life. There are essential existing programs and institutions that need to be nurtured and strengthened. And there will be new ventures needed to identify and meet newly defined needs.

One central requirement for any form of progress or improvement is finding and preparing the people who will take on those challenges.

In all aspects of society – in the public sector, in the private sector and in the not-for-profit sector – we require a steady stream of new leaders prepared to learn, listen and make difficult decisions.

That’s why I am pleased to welcome another class in the Leadership Winnipeg program to Government House.

As members of the 2024-25 Leadership Winnipeg class, you’re just getting going on your journey, as you develop your abilities to share ideas and information, build teams, plan projects and take on a broad vision.

Today, you’ll hear from Winnipeg leaders whose words will inspire you throughout your time in this program. And one of the inspiring things about today is that no too long ago, three of these leaders were in your shoes – participating in this very program.

None of this learning would be possible without the leadership of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, program director Doneta Brotchie, and of course the many inspiring women and men you will hear from today and throughout this year.

To all who make this possible – and to all of you for seeking to take on this important responsibility – thank you for committing to a better future.

Thank you. Merci. Meegwich. Shalom