ManitobaBill 231First Reading
Bill 231: The Indigenous Heritage Month Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)
Sponsor: MLA CrossIntroduced March 9, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
What this bill does
This bill amends Manitoba's Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act to officially designate September as Indigenous Heritage Month in Manitoba each year, recognizing Indigenous cultures, histories, and languages.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
This bill is primarily symbolic and commemorative in nature, so it does not directly regulate or impose obligations on Manitoba businesses. That said, businesses in sectors like education, tourism, events, or cultural programming — particularly those in Manitoba — may see indirect effects, such as increased demand for Indigenous-themed programming, events, or content during September. Employers with Indigenous employees or community-facing roles may choose to mark the month with workplace recognition activities. There are no mandatory compliance obligations tied to this designation.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 9, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- MB-231
- Type
- Private Member's Public
- Jurisdiction
- Manitoba
- Session
- 43-3