Today the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) and Northwest Metis Council (NWMC) turned the sod on the Michif Children's Place.
MMF President David Chartrand says the daycare will create 20 to 30 jobs, and there'll be enough space for 40 to 50 kids.
"The Metis, of course, is our priority, but it's going to be open to all citizens to utilize the daycare centre here."
The MMF's 1.4 million dollar project is projected to be completed by next fall.
Chartrand doesn't anticipate much disruption to traffic on Main Street until the construction reaches the front of the building towards completion. At that point, he says one lane of Main St. might need to be blocked off.
The daycare is located on the corner of Main St. and 6th Ave. SW right next to Whitmore School.
