The council is among six organizations Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon announced funding for on Tuesday in Winnipeg. In total, the feds promised $10.2 million for AI development and use in Manitoba.

Read the article here: Ottawa tabs $10.2M for AI development, use in Manitoba

Read the full press release here: Government of Canada investing in New Media Manitoba to boost AI innovation in Manitoba’s digital media sector – Canada.ca

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Read full media advisory here: Government of Canada to announce support for AI innovation and Manitoba’s tech sector – Canada.ca

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves?

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Listen here – 10 mins: New Program Helps Skilled Newcomers Navigate Manitoba Job Market and Build Professional Networks | CBC 

While Canada has world-class talent and one of the fastest-growing digital sectors in the G7, we are among the slowest countries to adopt AI at scale. This gap risks undermining public trust, driving Canadian talent and startups abroad, and leaving critical parts of our AI ecosystem under foreign control. With the global AI market projected to reach U.S.$4.8 trillion by 2033, Canada has a limited but real opportunity to ensure AI works for all Canadians – to harness this technology to create jobs, protect Canadians, and strengthen our prosperity.

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, launched AI for All, Canada’s new national AI strategy. Over the next five years, this strategy will introduce new legislation, investments, and programs that ensure AI is adopted responsibly, in a way that truly serves all Canadians – building trust, expanding opportunities, and reinforcing control of our sovereignty.

Read the full news release here: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/06/04/prime-minister-carney-launches-ai-all-canadas-new-national-artificial

Read the full article here: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/05/supporting-the-growth-of-canadas-creative-industries-in-global-markets.html

A North End warehouse has been converted into a multi-purpose design studio where students can sew ribbon skirts, print 3D models and launch businesses.

The Winnipeg School Division celebrated the grand opening of its Waabishkaa-Makwa Lab last week.

The first-of-its-kind “cultural learning lab” embeds Indigenous teachings into project-based learning activities.

Read the full article here: Winnipeg vocational school opens ‘cultural learning lab’ creative design studio – Fort Frances Times

The Winnipeg School Division earmarked $500,000 to develop the site at 364 Dufferin Ave. It has also partnered with the Manitoba Métis Federation, Red Rebel Armour, North End Revitalization Incorporated, New Media Manitoba, North Forge, Wiitahnookiinitaw Tahshkayzing Entrepreneurship Centre and Treaty One.

Read the article here: North End vocational school opens ‘cultural learning lab’ creative design studio – Winnipeg Free Press

Boring News has chosen a name that invites a smirk, and the site leans into it. Its tagline is “AI-assisted local news. Mostly right. Always boring.” Behind that wink is a serious bet by Winnipeg-based Upfeat and its founder and CEO, Matthew Tate: that AI, used openly and with editors in the loop, can help bring back some local coverage to communities that now get too little of it.

Read the full article here: Winnipeg startup bets on AI to revive shrinking local news | Manitoba | winnipegsun.com

The National Screen Institute, in collaboration with New Media Manitoba, has selected 10 participants for NSI Intro to Virtual Production – Manitoba Indigenous Lab, with training beginning today, March 31, at StudioLab xR.

This three-day, in-person pilot brings together First Nations, Inuit and Métis creators from across Manitoba to explore the foundations of virtual production and real-time 3D storytelling.

Read the full article here: National Screen Institute | Indigenous creators begin training in Winnipeg virtual production lab

The small business venture capital tax credit lets early-stage businesses raise capital by giving investors a non-refundable provincial tax credit of up to 45 per cent.

Read about the qualifications here: Tax credit boost will help stimulate investment, growth of young companies, Manitoba says | CBC News

New Media Manitoba hired Klassen to lead AI adoption across the IDM sector by working directly with companies to implement AI at every level and keeping the industry informed on AI and digital media trends.

Read the full article: ‘The future workforce skillset’ – Winnipeg Free Press