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2025 Indigenous Education Gathering

Hello, Boozhoo, Tansi, Aaniin, Wotziye, Ho/Han, Tawnshi, Asujutill, Bonjour! Warm greetings from the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB)! Join us February 6 & 7, 2025 for our 3rd Annual Gathering at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, in Winnipeg Manitoba. Registration is closed. If you wish to join us, but …

Event Archive

DateInstitutionEventLocationTime
May 2, 2023Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaVirtual11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
November 2, 2023Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaVirtual: Postponed11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
February 2, 2024Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaTBA11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
May 2, 2024Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaTBA11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
May 9, 2024Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaVirtual11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
November 9, 2023Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaVirtual: Postponed11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
February 13, 2024Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaTBA11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
May 9, 2024Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaTBA11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
May 16, 2023Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaVirtual11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
November 16, 2023Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaVirtual: Postponed11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
February 16, 2024Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaTBA11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
May 16, 2024Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintHonouring Indigenous Knowledge: Affirming the Rightful Place of Indigenous Knowledge in AcademiaTBA11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

2023 Events

DateInstitutionEventLocationTimeWebsite
June 12, 2024IndspireA Feast in the ForestToronto
May 24-26, 2024University of ManitobaIndigenous Health ConferenceTBA TBATBA
3rd week of May, 2024Education and Early Childhood LearningShawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research ForumVictoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg
May 6-7, 2024University College of the NorthTruth and Reconciliation Gathering Conference
March 20-22, 2024Manitoba School Boards AssociationAnnual ConventionDelta Hotel, Winnipeg
February 8-9, 2024Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintManitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint Annual GatheringVictoria Inn and Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB
November 27-29, 2023Manitoba School Boards AssociationFall PD Day and GMVictoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg
November 14-15, 2023Education and Early Childhood LearningMamàhtawisiwin SymposiumVictoria Inn and Convention Centre, WinnipegTBATBA
September 29, 2023University of ManitobaTeach in for Reconciliation108 St. John’s College, U of M9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
September 29, 2023University of WinnipegOffice of Indigenous Engagement TableWesley Hall10:00 a.m.
September 27, 2023University of WinnipegFeastAboriginal Student Services Centre Lounge12:30 p.m.
September 25, 2023University of WinnipegEvery Child Matters Flag RaisingWesley Hall10:00 a.m.
September 25, 2023RRC PolytechFall Equinox CelebrationRoundhouse Auditorium, Manitou a bi Bii daziigae10 a.m. – Pipe Ceremony
11 a.m. – Sharing Circle
12 p.m. – Feast
September 25, 2023University of ManitobaMonthly Beading CircleMigizii Agamik12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Indigenous – Monthly Beading Circle (umanitoba.ca)
September 20, 2023University of ManitobaIndigenous HomecomingMigizii Agamik10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://umanitoba.ca/community/
alumni/homecoming
September 13, 2023University of ManitobaIndigenous Student OrientationQuad & Migizii Agamik11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Indigenous – SAVE THE DATE: Indigenous Orientation (umanitoba.ca)
September 7, 2023University of ManitobaBack to School Giveaway for Indigenous StudentsMigizii Agamik – 114 Sidney Smith St, Winnipeg, MB3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca/
June 21, 2023University of ManitobaNational Indigenous Peoples DayBannatyne CampusTBAhttps://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca
June 13-14, 2023Southern Chiefs’ OrganizationEconomic Reconciliation Business ForumVictoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.https://scoinc.mb.ca
May 17-18, 2023Education and Early Childhood LearningShawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research ForumVictoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.https://www.aerf.ca
May 10-12, 2023Manitoba First Nations Education Resource CentreLighting the Fire ConferenceVictoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeghttps://conferences.
indigenous.link/
May 6, 2023University of Manitoba34th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow WowInvestors Group Athletic Centre, UM Fort Garry campus9:45 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.https://umanitoba.ca/
indigenous/
May 5, 2023Red River College Polytechnic23rd Annual Traditional Graduation Pow WowNotre Dame Campus, North Gym10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Feast Time
https://www.rrc.ca/
indigenous/
May 4, 2023University of ManitobaAn Event in Honour of Red Dress Day: Seminar and Beading Workshop543-544 UMSU University Centre10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca/
April 14, 2023Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintRe-Signing of the MCIEBManitoua bi Bii daziigae, Red River College Polytechnic9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
March 15-17, 2023Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education BlueprintManitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint ConferenceVictoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Winnipeg, MBhttps://www.mcieb.ca

2022 Events

May 2 & 3, 2022AERF Planning Committee / Blueprint Committee17th Annual Shawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research ForumVirtual9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.https://www.aerf.ca
April 20 & 21, 2022University College of the NorthThe Truth and Reconciliation Gathering Conference: Honouring the ChildrenVirtual8:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://ucntrcconference.ca/

2021 Events

May 19, 2021Brandon University Indigenous Peoples’ CentreDancing as a Gift: Honouring 2021 Graduates / RelativesVirtual:
Zoom meeting
ID: 549 767 5043
Passcode: 1gvQRL
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.https://www.facebook.com/
BrandonUIPC
May 12-13, 2021AERF Planning Committee / Blueprint CommitteeShawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research Forum: “Adapting and Resistance in the Face of a Pandemic”Virtual Forum, link will be sent upon registrationHalf day sessions:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
https://www.aerf.ca

2020 Event

March 3-4, 2020University College of the North4th Annual Truth & Reconciliation GatheringThompson Regional Community Centre, Thompson, ManitobaAll Dayhttps://www.ucn.ca/

2019 Events

December 12, 2019University of ManitobaMigizi Agamik Holiday Open HouseFort Garry Campus2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca
December 5, 2019Manitoba Inuit AssociationAnnual Inuit Christmas Party448 Burnell St. at St. Matthews Avenue4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.https://www.manitobainuit.ca/
October 16 & 17, 2019University College of the North2nd Annual Linkages Conference: Conversations About Our FutureThompson Regional Community Centre, Thompson, ManitobaAll Dayhttps://ucnlinkages.ca/
October 9, 2019University of ManitobaA Creation Story – Art Unveiling EventMigizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca/
October 7, 2019University of ManitobaManitoba Métis Housing Program Information SessionFort Garry Campus11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca/
October 2, 2019University of ManitobaIndigenous Scholar Speaker SeriesFort Garry Campus12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca/
September 30 – October 4, 2019Red River CollegeTruth & Reconciliation Week – Guest SpeakersAll CampusesTBA
September 27, 2019University of ManitobaOrange Shirt DayFort Garry Campus10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca/
September 24, 2019University of ManitobaFireside Chats (Every Tuesday)Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca/
September 18, 2019University of ManitobaFireside Chats (Every Tuesday)Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.http://umanitoba.ca
September 11, 2019University of ManitobaQualico Bridge to Success Indigenous OrientationMigizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.https://eventscalendar.
umanitoba.ca
September 3, 2019Red River CollegeStudent “I AM” Self-Identity CampaignAll Campuses8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
August 22, 2019Red River CollegeRed River ReadyNotre Dame Campus11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
August 20, 2019Red River CollegeRed River ReadyExchange District Campus2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
August 12-16, 2019Red River CollegeLand Based Learning 1 (Continuing Education)Notre Dame Campus8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
June 10, 14, 2019Canadian Mennonite UniversityIndigenous Perspectives on Salvation, Repentance, Peace, and Justice with Ray AldredCanadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Manitobahttps://csop.cmu.ca/courses/
May 27-28, 2019AERF Planning Committee / Blueprint Committee20th Annual Shawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research Forum1808 Wellington Ave, Victoria InnAll Dayhttps://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aerf/
May 4, 2019University of Manitoba30th Graduation Pow WowIGAC, University of Manitoba11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
May 3, 2019Red River CollegeGraduation Pow WowNorth Gym, Notre Dame Campus10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
April 3, 2019University of ManitobaNative Studies Colloquium: Melanie Belmore – Reclaiming Identity through Indigenous Literature307 Tier Building, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
April 2, 2019University of ManitobaFireside Chat – Elder Garry Robson: Seven Stages of LifeMigizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 29, 2019University of ManitobaFireside Chat – Jen Storm: Author & ArtistMigizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 28, 2019University of ManitobaIndigenous Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. Diedre Desmarais200 Education, University of Manitoba11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
March 27, 2019University of ManitobaNative Studies Colloquium – Arielle Twist – Ferocity and Filth: Finding Sacred Space in a Post-Apocalyptic World308 Tier, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 19, 2019University of ManitobaFireside Chat – Anna Parenteau: Indigenous LinguistCircle Room, Migizii Agamik, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 13, 2019University of ManitobaNative Studies Colloquium – Shauna Mulligan – War Stories: Voices of Indigenous Veterans post-Korean Conflict307 Tier, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 12, 2019University of ManitobaFireside Chat – Carl Stone: Tobacco and SmudgingCircle Room, Migizii Agamik, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 12, 2019University of ManitobaIndigenous Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. Michelle Driedger264 Apotex Centre, University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
March 7-8, 2019University College of the NorthKweskastasowin Meskanow: TRC Education & Reconciliation – Implementing the Calls to Action from Article 6Kikiwak nn, Opaskwayak Cree Nation (The Pas), ManitobaAll Dayhttps://ucntrcconference.ca/
March 7, 2019University of ManitobaRace Shifting, DNA Ancestry Testing, and Kinship Aspirations: The “Eastern métis” Movement306 Tier, University of Manitoba10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
March 5, 2019University of ManitobaFireside Chat – Lorne Olson “Our Place in this Circle” & “Apples and Indians” Short FilmsMigizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 5, 2019Red River CollegeAspiring Indigenous Student Enrolment FairIndigenous Support Centre Room F209, Notre Dame Campus1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
March 4, 2019University of ManitobaLet’s Talk about Territory & Land Acknowledgements with Commissioner Loretta Ross and Al BenoitMigizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, University of Manitoba11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
February 9, 2019Red River CollegeRed River College Open HouseNotre Dame Campus9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
October 10, 2018Canadian Mennonite UniversityFace2Face Community Gathering: Stories of Treaty 1 and the Mennonite “Privilegium” with Niigaan Sinclair with Hans WernerCanadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Manitoba7:00 p.m.
https://media.cmu.ca/
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