Today, we join many across our province in mourning the passing of Tannis M. Richardson. A leader whose quiet strength, deep generosity, and commitment to community helped shape Manitoba in meaningful ways.

Tannis’s connection to the Manitoba Museum ran deep. Her family was part of the very foundation of the Museum, with both her husband, George T. Richardson, and sister-in-law, Lorna M. Thorlakson, serving as founding members. Through them and her own support, Tannis helped ensure that the stories, science, and shared history of Manitoba would have a home for generations to come.

Tannis understood that strong communities are built not only through leadership, but through care, continuity, and a belief in the importance of preserving our collective story.

We are grateful for her family’s legacy, and for the role she played in sustaining it.

Our thoughts are with her loved ones, and with all those whose lives she touched.