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\u00a0By Dave Baxter \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The leader of Manitoba’s largest First Nations advocacy organization spoke to downtown business leaders on Thursday about what can be done in Winnipeg’s downtown to create stronger relationships with Indigenous people and work towards reconciliation. Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Cathy Merrick addressed an event hosted by Downtown Winnipeg Biz. Merrick said she believes there cannot be meaningful work done towards reconciliation in downtown Winnipeg until all downtown-based organizations, businesses, business owners, and employees have a full and complete understanding of the history of First Nations people, but she added many are still not educated on that history. “Reconciliation requires cultural competency and sensitivity,” Merrick said. “This includes a commitment towards education and training to increase understanding and awareness of First… <\/p>\n

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\u00a0By Dave Baxter \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The leader of Manitoba’s largest First Nations advocacy organization spoke to downtown business leaders on Thursday about what can be done in Winnipeg’s downtown to create stronger relationships with Indigenous people and work towards reconciliation. Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Cathy Merrick addressed an event hosted by Downtown Winnipeg Biz. Merrick said she believes there cannot be meaningful work done towards reconciliation in downtown Winnipeg until all downtown-based organizations, businesses, business owners, and employees have a full and complete understanding of the history of First Nations people, but she added many are still not educated on that history. “Reconciliation requires cultural competency and sensitivity,” Merrick said. “This includes a commitment towards education and training to increase understanding and awareness of First... <\/p>\n

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