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Market a showcase of Indigenous creators – Winnipeg Free Press
Jun. 14, 2024 Pitaw Mino Muskiki, the seasonal market highlighting the handmade works of Indigenous artists, creators and makers, makes a return this weekend to Via Rail Union Station. This year’s event is in honour of Indigenous People’s History Month and Pride Month, and features the works of more than 90 artisans from the Indigenous […]
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SCO Hosting Sharing Circle for First Nations Veterans: June 24
Join the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) for a First Nations Veterans Sharing Circle on June 24 from 5 to 8:30 pm in Winnipeg. The circle will take place at the Sergeant Tommy Prince Place at 90 Sinclair Street. This is an opportunity for Veterans to connect, share stories, and support one another in their healing […]
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SCO Nation Pow Wows: Summer 2024
June 6, 2024 Pow wow season is here, and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is pleased to share a list of pow wows taking place in our member Nations and the City of Winnipeg. If you know of a pow wow taking place in a southern urban centre or an SCO Nation and would like […]
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Special statement from President David Chartrand on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
June 6, 2024 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – Today, as President of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, I ask all our Citizens to remember that 80 years ago today, many of our Red River Métis heroes made the ultimate sacrifice […]
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Celebrating Indigenous culture – Our Communities – Winnipeg Free Press
Jun. 5, 2024 On May 23, the River East Transcona School Division held its annual community powwow, celebrating Indigenous cultures and traditions within the division, as well as student success. “Powwows are a time of community, connection, and celebration. They serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and beauty of Indigenous culture and […]
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Montcalm Heritage Festival returns this weekend – Pembina Valley Online
Jun 04 2024 It’s a celebration of culture and history, and it’s happening this weekend (June 8th and 9th) in St. Joseph, the return of the Montcalm Heritage Festival. “The festival is celebrating the heritage of the area, really, of all the the settlers in the area, the people, the Metis people that were here […]
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Local daycare receives Diversity and Inclusion grant for Indigenous-style artwork – Portage Online
May 24 2024 The Portage Daycare Centre received some funding from a Diversity and Inclusion Grant. Executive Director Lisa Voss says they immediately thought of Tina Monkman who does Indigenous paintings. “We are very pleased to have Tina Monkman come in and do some artwork for us in our different sites throughout Portage Daycare. We […]
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RCMP adds ribbon skirt to uniform in effort to build bridges with Indigenous people – Winnipeg Free Press
May. 23, 2024 OTTAWA – The RCMP has added a traditional Indigenous ribbon skirt to its uniform. Commissioner Mike Duheme has announced on social media that officers can now wear the ribbon skirts when donning the red serge. He says the addition demonstrates the RCMP’s commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion. A skirt that […]
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Canada’s Drag Race finalist kicks off Pride festivities at CMHR
Winnipeg – – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) kicks off Pride celebrations on Friday, May 24 with Canadian drag sensation and 2SLGBTQI+ activist Kendall Gender. The event is part of the CMHR’s Beyond the Beat Music Series. Inspired by Beyoncé’s iconic Renaissance world tour, Kendall will perform KENAISSANCE, an immersive, high‐energy drag show. […]
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Ribbon skirt workshop in Winnipeg helps pass on Indigenous tradition – CBC
May 20, 2024 Some participants say workshop was a way to reconnect with their roots A ribbon skirt-making workshop in Winnipeg this weekend gave some participants a chance to learn about Indigenous culture while giving others an opportunity to connect with their roots. Fifteen participants came out to the workshop hosted by cultural organization Mentoring Artists […]
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