This blog was written by Harouna Samura, Immigrant Settlement Facilitator, Immigrant Centre Manitoba.
A keystone province
Founded in 1870, Manitoba means “where the spirit lives” in the languages of the Indigenous people who first lived in the region. Commonly referred to as ‘Friendly Manitoba,’ the province’s urban and rural communities are diverse and welcoming. It is also dubbed as a “keystone” province due to its geographical shape and central position in Canada.
It’s a friendly, family-oriented province home to many cultures. Manitoba’s top industries are agriculture, electricity, oil, tourism, forestry, and mining. The area also has a large presence of the manufacturing industry. These industries yield plenty of work opportunities, both skilled and unskilled, at the moment.