This award is named in honour of Cantor's Quality Meats. Edward Cantor started the small butcher shop and his sons Joe and Oscar became the lifeblood behind the Cantor's Quality Meats and Groceries since their father's death in 1944 when they took over the store. Moving the store to its current location, Joe soon found himeslef worling 12-to-16-hour days, 7 days a week. After a short while, this was cut back to the store not being open on Sundays so the brothers could spend time with their families. Today, Joe's son Edward manages the business and has since expanded the store to its current size, making it a fully operational grocery store.
Background:
Through a donation received by Cantor's Quality Meats and matched funds by the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Louis Riel Institute is proud to offer the Red River Métis & Cantor's Family Award. This award is for Red River Métis students who are enrolled in programs such as butcher/abattoir, culinary arts, or any agricultural Diploma or Certificate programs that focus on the study of livestock and processes used for the purpose of feeding people or entrepreneurs who one day want to open their own butcher shop/grocery store or run their own farm.
The Red River Métis & Cantor's Family Award 2025/2026
This award is named in honour of Cantor's Quality Meats. Edward Cantor started the small butcher shop and his sons Joe and Oscar became the lifeblood behind the Cantor's Quality Meats and Groceries since their father's death in 1944 when they took over the store. Moving the store to its current location, Joe soon found himeslef worling 12-to-16-hour days, 7 days a week. After a short while, this was cut back to the store not being open on Sundays so the brothers could spend time with their families. Today, Joe's son Edward manages the business and has since expanded the store to its current size, making it a fully operational grocery store.
Background:
Through a donation received by Cantor's Quality Meats and matched funds by the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Louis Riel Institute is proud to offer the Red River Métis & Cantor's Family Award. This award is for Red River Métis students who are enrolled in programs such as butcher/abattoir, culinary arts, or any agricultural Diploma or Certificate programs that focus on the study of livestock and processes used for the purpose of feeding people or entrepreneurs who one day want to open their own butcher shop/grocery store or run their own farm.