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MMF wishes everyone a Merry Christmas by bringing festive lights, giving $50,000 to Christmas Cheer Board
Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, proudly lit up a holiday display at its recently acquired building at 200 Main Street that both nods to the history of this city and province and celebrates the […]
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AMC Celebrates Second Anniversary of N’Dinawemak – Our Relatives’ Place
December 1, 2023 Treaty One Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is celebrating the second anniversary of N’Dinawemak, a 24/7 drop-in warming area and a safe place to sleep that provides culturally appropriate and trauma-informed services and support for unsheltered relatives. N’Dinwemak was established through a collaborative partnership with End Homelessness Winnipeg, led […]
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Winnipeg summit chips away at what Indigenous language learners call ‘the block’ – CBC
Dec 01, 2023 Mental, emotional and spiritual challenges in reclaiming ancestral languages the focus of discussion Over 100 people discussed the mental, emotional and spiritual “block” students can experience when learning their ancestral languages at a language conference in Winnipeg last weekend. “I had the idea about 30 years ago to have a conference where […]
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Free admission to CMHR shifting from Friday nights to Sundays
Winnipeg – November 21, 2023 – Free Friday nights at the Museum have been a hit, especially with young adults, since 2019. Now the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is switching to free Sundays to make it easier for families to explore the Museum regardless of their ability to pay. This Friday, November 24, will […]
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SCO To Host Inaugural First Nations Veterans Gathering
November 17, 2023 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — Today, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is unveiling details for its’ first ever First Nations Veterans Gathering. The free event will take place on November 27 at the Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites hotel. “The Chiefs of southern First Nations are committed to providing services that support […]
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#RockYourMocs a chance to showcase cultural pride for Indigenous Peoples – CBC Kids
November 15, 2023 A Grade 12 student from Winnipeg, Manitoba, will be honouring her culture and her late great-grandmother during this year’s Rock Your Mocs week. Rock Your Mocs is an annual event that encourages people to wear their moccasins in school and at work and to share and upload their photos to social media. […]
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Iconic Canadian musicians celebrated at Gala 2023: Raising Our Voices
Winnipeg – November 14, 2023 – The Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) are bringing the power of music into the spotlight at their annual gala on November 22. The gala will feature Canadian artists Susan Aglukark (in person) and Alanis Morissette (virtually). Aglukark, a recent winner of the Juno’s Humanitarian Award, […]
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New Exhibition ᓯᑯ-ᕿᕐᓂᖅᓯᓯᒪᔪᖅ | Dark Ice Travels to WAG-Qaumajuq
November 14, 2023 ᓯᑯ–ᕿᕐᓂᖅᓯᓯᒪᔪᖅ | Dark Ice examines the profound and drastic impacts of climate change through art Winnipeg, Manitoba: The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq is pleased host the exhibition, ᓯᑯ–ᕿᕐᓂᖅᓯᓯᒪᔪᖅ | Dark Ice opening November 18, 2023. ᓯᑯ–ᕿᕐᓂᖅᓯᓯᒪᔪᖅ | Dark Ice was conceived through the collaboration of artists Leslie Reid (Ottawa, ON) and Robert […]
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Former Manitoba Speaker fulfils last goal with dedicated space for Indigenous art – CityNews
November 10, 2023 WINNIPEG — Scattered throughout the century-old Manitoba Legislative Building are the works of famed Indigenous artists, including Daphne Odjig and Jackson Beardy. Some pieces hang in offices, while others are placed for passersby to see. Now, one room in the historic building is home to a semi-permanent exhibit showcasing more than 20 […]
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Manitoba Government Grants $50,000 to Festival du Voyageur for Structural Work at Fort Gibraltar
November 9, 2023 The Manitoba government is providing $50,000 in one-time grant funding to support Festival du Voyageur’s safe occupancy of Fort Gibraltar project to ensure the annual festival can proceed, Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Glen Simard, minister responsible for francophone affairs, announced today. “Festival du Voyageur is a flagship cultural heritage festival […]
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