Join us for the Manitoba Aboriginal Languages Strategy (MALS) Annual Language Symposium proudly hosted by The University College of the North’s Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation division at the Thompson Regional Community Centre on May 27 & 28, 2026. At the Manitoba Aboriginal Languages Strategy (MALS) Symposium, language champions, educators, Elders, ...
Lecture by Dr. Mike DeGagné - Community Engagement Facilitator, Indian Hospital Foundation You are invited to a public lecture by Dr. Mike DeGagné, Community Engagement Facilitator for the Indian Hospital Foundation, on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m. Dr. DeGagné will examine the origins of the Indian hospital system, its ...
Registration is full! The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint partners are excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual Attausikuuluta – Working All Together Gathering February 5 & 6, 2026 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue.
| Date | Institution | Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2023 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | Virtual | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| November 2, 2023 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | Virtual: Postponed | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| February 2, 2024 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | TBA | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| May 2, 2024 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | TBA | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| May 9, 2024 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | Virtual | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| November 9, 2023 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | Virtual: Postponed | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| February 13, 2024 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | TBA | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| May 9, 2024 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | TBA | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| May 16, 2023 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | Virtual | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| November 16, 2023 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | Virtual: Postponed | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| February 16, 2024 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | TBA | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| May 16, 2024 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in Academia | TBA | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
2023 Events
| Date | Institution | Event | Location | Time | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2024 | Indspire | A Feast in the Forest | Toronto | ||
| May 24-26, 2024 | University of Manitoba | Indigenous Health Conference | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 3rd week of May, 2024 | Education and Early Childhood Learning | Shawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research Forum | Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg | ||
| May 6-7, 2024 | University College of the North | Truth and Reconciliation Gathering Conference | |||
| March 20-22, 2024 | Manitoba School Boards Association | Annual Convention | Delta Hotel, Winnipeg | ||
| February 8-9, 2024 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint Annual Gathering | Victoria Inn and Convention Centre 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB | ||
| November 27-29, 2023 | Manitoba School Boards Association | Fall PD Day and GM | Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg | ||
| November 14-15, 2023 | Education and Early Childhood Learning | Mamàhtawisiwin Symposium | Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg | TBA | TBA |
| September 29, 2023 | University of Manitoba | Teach in for Reconciliation | 108 St. John’s College, U of M | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | |
| September 29, 2023 | University of Winnipeg | Office of Indigenous Engagement Table | Wesley Hall | 10:00 a.m. | |
| September 27, 2023 | University of Winnipeg | Feast | Aboriginal Student Services Centre Lounge | 12:30 p.m. | |
| September 25, 2023 | University of Winnipeg | Every Child Matters Flag Raising | Wesley Hall | 10:00 a.m. | |
| September 25, 2023 | RRC Polytech | Fall Equinox Celebration | Roundhouse Auditorium, Manitou a bi Bii daziigae | 10 a.m. – Pipe Ceremony 11 a.m. – Sharing Circle 12 p.m. – Feast | |
| September 25, 2023 | University of Manitoba | Monthly Beading Circle | Migizii Agamik | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Indigenous – Monthly Beading Circle (umanitoba.ca) |
| September 20, 2023 | University of Manitoba | Indigenous Homecoming | Migizii Agamik | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | https://umanitoba.ca/community/ alumni/homecoming |
| September 13, 2023 | University of Manitoba | Indigenous Student Orientation | Quad & Migizii Agamik | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Indigenous – SAVE THE DATE: Indigenous Orientation (umanitoba.ca) |
| September 7, 2023 | University of Manitoba | Back to School Giveaway for Indigenous Students | Migizii Agamik – 114 Sidney Smith St, Winnipeg, MB | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca/ |
| June 21, 2023 | University of Manitoba | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Bannatyne Campus | TBA | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca |
| June 13-14, 2023 | Southern Chiefs’ Organization | Economic Reconciliation Business Forum | Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | https://scoinc.mb.ca |
| May 17-18, 2023 | Education and Early Childhood Learning | Shawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research Forum | Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg | 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | https://www.aerf.ca |
| May 10-12, 2023 | Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre | Lighting the Fire Conference | Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg | https://conferences. indigenous.link/ | |
| May 6, 2023 | University of Manitoba | 34th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow | Investors Group Athletic Centre, UM Fort Garry campus | 9:45 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | https://umanitoba.ca/ indigenous/ |
| May 5, 2023 | Red River College Polytechnic | 23rd Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow | Notre Dame Campus, North Gym | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Feast Time | https://www.rrc.ca/ indigenous/ |
| May 4, 2023 | University of Manitoba | An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day: Seminar and Beading Workshop | 543-544 UMSU University Centre | 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca/ |
| April 14, 2023 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Re-Signing of the MCIEB | Manitoua bi Bii daziigae, Red River College Polytechnic | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | |
| March 15-17, 2023 | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint | Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint Conference | Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Winnipeg, MB | https://www.mcieb.ca |
2022 Events
| May 2 & 3, 2022 | AERF Planning Committee / Blueprint Committee | 17th Annual Shawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research Forum | Virtual | 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. | https://www.aerf.ca |
| April 20 & 21, 2022 | University College of the North | The Truth and Reconciliation Gathering Conference: Honouring the Children | Virtual | 8:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | https://ucntrcconference.ca/ |
2021 Events
| May 19, 2021 | Brandon University Indigenous Peoples’ Centre | Dancing as a Gift: Honouring 2021 Graduates / Relatives | Virtual: Zoom meeting ID: 549 767 5043 Passcode: 1gvQRL | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | https://www.facebook.com/ BrandonUIPC |
| May 12-13, 2021 | AERF Planning Committee / Blueprint Committee | Shawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research Forum: “Adapting and Resistance in the Face of a Pandemic” | Virtual Forum, link will be sent upon registration | Half day sessions: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | https://www.aerf.ca |
2020 Event
| March 3-4, 2020 | University College of the North | 4th Annual Truth & Reconciliation Gathering | Thompson Regional Community Centre, Thompson, Manitoba | All Day | https://www.ucn.ca/ |
2019 Events
| December 12, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Migizi Agamik Holiday Open House | Fort Garry Campus | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca |
| December 5, 2019 | Manitoba Inuit Association | Annual Inuit Christmas Party | 448 Burnell St. at St. Matthews Avenue | 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | https://www.manitobainuit.ca/ |
| October 16 & 17, 2019 | University College of the North | 2nd Annual Linkages Conference: Conversations About Our Future | Thompson Regional Community Centre, Thompson, Manitoba | All Day | https://ucnlinkages.ca/ |
| October 9, 2019 | University of Manitoba | A Creation Story – Art Unveiling Event | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca/ |
| October 7, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Manitoba Métis Housing Program Information Session | Fort Garry Campus | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca/ |
| October 2, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Indigenous Scholar Speaker Series | Fort Garry Campus | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca/ |
| September 30 – October 4, 2019 | Red River College | Truth & Reconciliation Week – Guest Speakers | All Campuses | TBA | |
| September 27, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Orange Shirt Day | Fort Garry Campus | 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca/ |
| September 24, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Fireside Chats (Every Tuesday) | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca/ |
| September 18, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Fireside Chats (Every Tuesday) | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba | 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | http://umanitoba.ca |
| September 11, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Qualico Bridge to Success Indigenous Orientation | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba | 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | https://eventscalendar. umanitoba.ca |
| September 3, 2019 | Red River College | Student “I AM” Self-Identity Campaign | All Campuses | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | |
| August 22, 2019 | Red River College | Red River Ready | Notre Dame Campus | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | |
| August 20, 2019 | Red River College | Red River Ready | Exchange District Campus | 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | |
| August 12-16, 2019 | Red River College | Land Based Learning 1 (Continuing Education) | Notre Dame Campus | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | |
| June 10, 14, 2019 | Canadian Mennonite University | Indigenous Perspectives on Salvation, Repentance, Peace, and Justice with Ray Aldred | Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Manitoba | https://csop.cmu.ca/courses/ | |
| May 27-28, 2019 | AERF Planning Committee / Blueprint Committee | 20th Annual Shawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research Forum | 1808 Wellington Ave, Victoria Inn | All Day | https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aerf/ |
| May 4, 2019 | University of Manitoba | 30th Graduation Pow Wow | IGAC, University of Manitoba | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | |
| May 3, 2019 | Red River College | Graduation Pow Wow | North Gym, Notre Dame Campus | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
| April 3, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Native Studies Colloquium: Melanie Belmore – Reclaiming Identity through Indigenous Literature | 307 Tier Building, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | |
| April 2, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Fireside Chat – Elder Garry Robson: Seven Stages of Life | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 29, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Fireside Chat – Jen Storm: Author & Artist | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 28, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Indigenous Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. Diedre Desmarais | 200 Education, University of Manitoba | 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | |
| March 27, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Native Studies Colloquium – Arielle Twist – Ferocity and Filth: Finding Sacred Space in a Post-Apocalyptic World | 308 Tier, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 19, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Fireside Chat – Anna Parenteau: Indigenous Linguist | Circle Room, Migizii Agamik, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 13, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Native Studies Colloquium – Shauna Mulligan – War Stories: Voices of Indigenous Veterans post-Korean Conflict | 307 Tier, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 12, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Fireside Chat – Carl Stone: Tobacco and Smudging | Circle Room, Migizii Agamik, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 12, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Indigenous Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. Michelle Driedger | 264 Apotex Centre, University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | |
| March 7-8, 2019 | University College of the North | Kweskastasowin Meskanow: TRC Education & Reconciliation – Implementing the Calls to Action from Article 6 | Kikiwak nn, Opaskwayak Cree Nation (The Pas), Manitoba | All Day | https://ucntrcconference.ca/ |
| March 7, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Race Shifting, DNA Ancestry Testing, and Kinship Aspirations: The “Eastern métis” Movement | 306 Tier, University of Manitoba | 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | |
| March 5, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Fireside Chat – Lorne Olson “Our Place in this Circle” & “Apples and Indians” Short Films | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 5, 2019 | Red River College | Aspiring Indigenous Student Enrolment Fair | Indigenous Support Centre Room F209, Notre Dame Campus | 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | |
| March 4, 2019 | University of Manitoba | Let’s Talk about Territory & Land Acknowledgements with Commissioner Loretta Ross and Al Benoit | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | |
| February 9, 2019 | Red River College | Red River College Open House | Notre Dame Campus | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | |
| October 10, 2018 | Canadian Mennonite University | Face2Face Community Gathering: Stories of Treaty 1 and the Mennonite “Privilegium” with Niigaan Sinclair with Hans Werner | Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 7:00 p.m. | https://media.cmu.ca/ face2facesept2018 |
