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Search for:Welcome to the Regimental website of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, Western Canada's oldest Infantry RegimentThe Royal Winnipeg Rifles is an Infantry Regiment, a unit of the Canadian Forces Primary Reserve . The Royal Winnipeg Rifles fall under the command of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group , a Brigade within the 3rd Canadian Division, which is responsible for all Army units from Northwestern Ontario to British Columbia.Based out of Minto Armouries in Winnipeg Manitob,a The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are the premier Infantry unit in Manitob,a founded in 1883, with a long and proud history of service to Canada and the Crown.The officers and men of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles train as Infantry soldiers: their task 'to close with, and destroy the enemy'. As a Light Infantry unit, soldiers are taught field craft, weapons handling, navigation, infantry tactics and other skills, many of which originated Rifle Regiments of the British Army. These tactics, developed in the early 1800s under Colonel Coote Manningham, were a departure from the tactics used by the Line Infantry of the day

Come home to history! Dalnavert, a beautifully restored, late Victorian residence, is the former home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, a premier of Manitoba and the son of John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister. Named after the family's ancestral home in Scotland, Dalnavert is one of Western Canada's finest examples of Queen Anne Revival Architecture and has been designated a National and Provincial Historic Site. Designed to embody Victorian values, Dalnavert also incorporated the cutting-edge technology of 1895, including central heat, indoor plumbing, a telephone and electric lights. Continuing that theme, the new 5,000 square foot Visitors' Centre is a "green building" utilizing features such as geothermal heat, recycled/reclaimed materials and straw board construction.

For the past two decades this has been a fun family destination in the heart of Winnipeg. The Manitoba Children's Museum features hands-on exhibits designed to allow families to explore at their own pace. The feature gallery is a fully restored 1952 diesel train inside the building that kids can explore. Special exhibits and events happen throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead to plan your visit.

The City of Winnipeg Museums BoardThe role of the City of Winnipeg Museums Board is to implement the City's Heritage Preservation Policy to ensure the ongoing preservation of Winnipeg's museums resources and assets, and to audit the ongoing operations of the museums that receive grant funds and in-kind services from the City.This Board came into effect in 2007, after a May 17, 2006 Council Decision , and the ongoing budgeted museum funds were transferred to it, including the funds for Dalnavert, the Children's Museum, The Manitoba Museum, the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, and the Western Canada Aviation Museum, for distribution as grants by Council.The mandate and legal structure of the City of Winnipeg Museums Board can be found here, and feel free to catch-up with our agendas and dispositions.Citizens are free to apply for a position on the City of Winnipeg Museums Board. Appointments can be made for up to a 3-year term basis. Openings will be posted on the City of Winnipeg Boards & Commissions page.The Board's City of Winnipeg agendas and disposition

Canadian Museum for Human Rights Opening September 2014Musée canadien des droits de la personne Ouverture en septembre 2014SEPT 2014

Photo GalleryWelcome FriendsBe a Friend of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Bring to life a centre of learning and dialogue, and help create inspiring encounters with human rights.Human rights affect us allCanadians have a proud, global reputation for upholding and protecting human rights. Our journey has been filled with challenges and triumphs. We have much to be grateful for, and much work to do to ensure that our rights, and the rights of others, are understood, celebrated and protected.And that's why we need the Canadian Museum for Human Rights!A centre of learning and dialogue and inspiration. A home for our human rights stories and champions. An inspiring experience that opens our eyes to how we can all make a difference.Become a human rights championThere are lots of ways you can help.Change begins with you!Support the Canadian Museum for Human RightsOpening on September 20, 2014 in Winnipeg, Manitob,a Canad,a the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be the only museum in the world dedicated solely to helping people understand, celebrate and promote human rights.Be a Friend.