Hi friendarinos! We thought we'd use our platform to give back to our community, and create a monthly newsletter featuring upcoming Indigenous events in Manitoba! 

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See below for the most recent calendar - feel free to reach out through our Contact Us page or at aaniin@eaglewomanprints.com to add your events to our calendar or inquire for more information.

Chi-Miigwetch! 

 

NOVEMBER 2023 EVENT LIST: 

November 2 – Domestic Violence Awareness Week walk – Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Centre, 225 Dufferin Avenue, Winnipeg

November 3 – Indigenous Youth Music Production Workshop Series – (Indigenous Hip Hop Cares) 72 Princess Street, Winnipeg

November 3 – Remembering Indigenous Veterans - Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Asper Way, Winnipegv

November 4 – Zoongide’iwin Maamawi Indigenous Youth Artist Market – 90 Sinclair Street, Winnipeg

November 8 – Aboriginal Veteran’s Day Pow Wow – Long Plain First Nation, Keeshkeemaquah Conference and Gaming Centre (Grand Entry at 1 pm)

November 8 – National Aboriginal Veteran’s Day Ceremony – Minto Armouries, 969 St Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg (starts around 10 am)

November 10 – FREE Beading Workshop – 105-1555 St James Street, Winnipeg (register here!)

November 11 + 12 - HumanMADE at the Human Rights – Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Asper Way, Winnipeg

November 13 – Naawi-Oodena Ground-Breaking Ceremony at the Kapyong Barracks – Kenaston and Taylor, Winnipeg

November 15 – Panel Discussion on Biodiversity and Indigenous Plants in Schoolyards – Fort Whyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg

November 17 – New Buffalo Education Gathering for Indigenous Youth – University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus (register here!)

November 21 - Onoodaaziwin "Blood Memory of Ikwe" with Sherry Copenace - Free Virtual Zoom Speaker Series (NEW!)

November 23 – Second Annual Indigenous Market - University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus

November 24 – Indigenous Career Fair – 470 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg

November 25 + 26 – Annual Indigenous Arts & Crafts Sale – Neeginan Centre, 181 Higgins Avenue, Winnipeg

November 25 + 26 - Brokenhead Ojibwe Nation Annual Wellness Pow Wow - Private Tom Chief Memorial Hall, Brokenhead  (NEW!)

November 27 - Winnipeg Indigenous Accord Indigenous Vendors Market - 11 am to 6 pm, Canadian Museum of Human Rights, WInnipeg (NEW!) (EWP is attending)

November 28 – Memoirs of artist Kent Monkman – Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg

 

** WE ARE TAKING A MONTH OFF FOR OCTOBER TO FOCUS ON GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAY SZN AND PRIORITIZING OUR MENTAL HEALTH - WE'LL BE BACK WITH ANOTHER EDITION OF SHARING CIRCLE IN NOVEMBER 2023 **

 

 

TRUTH & RECONCILIATION WEEK 2023 EVENT SCHEDULE:  

September 26-30 - Sacred Fire held in St. Johns Park, WPG

September 27 - FREE Newcomer & Indigenous celebration held in Central Park, WPG 4-6 PM

September 28 - Truth & Reconciliation Walk for Awareness held by Urban Circle Training Centre @ 11 am (begins at 519 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg)

September 28 – FREE! Metis Kitchen Table Party held at Winnipeg Art Gallery (RSVP here!)

September 28 - Smudge the North End event held by Indigenous Vision for the North End @ 1 pm (607 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg)

September 28 - Orange Shirt Day Sacred Fire & Drumming held by NEWC @ 1:30 - 3 pm (396 Selkirk Ave, Winnipeg)

September 30 - Truth & Reconciliation Ceremony held in Selkirk, MB from 10 am - 1 pm

September 30 - Orange Shirt Winnipeg Blue Bombers game at Investors Group Field

September 30 - Village of Dunnottar Truth & Reconciliation Ceremony held at Matlock Beach, MB at 5:30 PM (Join the 10-min walk to Spirit Park & meet for ceremony, drumming & teachings)

September 30 – Truth & Reconciliation Powwow held at Sagkeeng Powwow Arbour

September 30 - Annual Survivor’s Walk starting at 10 am at the Forks, Oodena Circle

September 30 - 2nd Annual Orange Shirt Day Powwow at Canada Life Centre starting at 1 pm (we’ll be set up at a booth! Come say hi)

September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation at the Saint-Boniface Museum — free entry, Métis programming and FREE movies

September 30 - National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation at the Winnipeg Art Gallery from 11 am to 9 pm

September 30 - Day of Reflection - Sacred Fire & Gathering from 11 am to 3 pm - held at St. John’s Park, WPG

September 30 – Take part in the Reconciliation Run – either in person or virtually! (click the links to register!)

September 30 – Attend a variety of family-friendly events held at the WAG for Truth & Reconciliation Day

September 30 - The Colour Orange - An Indigenous Art Gallery in the Forest held in Pineridge Hollow from 6:30-8:30 pm

September 30-Oct 2 - Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum - FREE entry & Indigenous-based programming (including a very cool Indigenous constellation program)

September 30 - Children’s Museum programming from 11 am-3 pm

 

SEPTEMBER 2023 CALENDAR:

Sept 7 – FREE! Laughing Yoga for IRS, Day School & 60s Scoop Survivors, MMIWG2S+ Family Members and Intergenerational Family members hosted by Anish Corporation

Sept 7 – FREE! Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering our Gifts Art Exhibition, Final Reception held at the University of Manitoba

Sept 7 – FREE! Indigenous Music Open Mic at Saddlery, Winnipeg

Sept 8 – FREE! World Suicide Prevention Day event held at Norwood Community Centre

Sept 8 – FREE! Honouring Ceremony for the Front Line Warriors of Camp Morgan and Camp Marcedes held by Anish Corporation

Sept 9-10 – Creative Cocoon Artisan Market in Arborg MB (featuring local Indigenous artists!)

Sept 10 – FREE! Recovery Day Winnipeg Festival at the Forks – live music, family friendly event

Sept 11 – FREE! Tea, Bannock & Golf event at Kildonan Park Golf Course – email Stephanie at stephaniebrunel@hotmail.com for more information!

NEW! Sept 11-14 - FREE! Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is hosting "Healing the Generations" Conference at the Victoria Inn in Brandon (register here!)

Sept 15-17 – Ka Wānomītoskak Fall Gathering – held at Lover’s Point, Grand Rapids (contact Ron here!)

Sept 17 – FREE! We Are All Treaty People celebration held at the Forks

Sept 21 – FREE! SOAR Virtual Indigenous Entrepreneur event (register here!)

Sept 23 – FREE! Street Party for Nuit Blanche

Sept 23 – FREE! Attend the Kookum’s Lounge art installation and learn about the history of the tipi

Sept 23 – FREE! Experience Dancing in the Dark 2.0 held by Culture Days – photography, glowsticks and regalia

Sept 23 – Indigenous Women & Girls 5K Run-Walk-Roll (register here to attend or volunteer!)

Sept 24-29 – FREE! Pimootayowin: A Festival of New Work begins – experience the unveiling of 6 new Indigenous artists’ written work in downtown Winnipeg – free of charge

Sept 25-30 – Truth & Reconciliation week begins (here are some ways to honour this week of healing)

NEW! Sept 26-1 - Truth & Reconciliation events held by the Brandon Urban Aboriginal People's Council (see more info here)

Sept 28 – FREE! Metis Kitchen Table Party held at Winnipeg Art Gallery (RSVP here!)

Sept 28 – FREE! Full Moon Ceremony held at the University of Manitoba

Sept 29 – FREE! Beatrice Mosionier Book Launch held at McNally Robinson

Sept 30 – Take part in the Reconciliation Run – either in person or virtually! (click the links to register!)

Sept 30 – Attend a variety of family-friendly events held at the WAG for Truth & Reconciliation Day

Sept 30 – Orange Shirt Day Powwow held at Canada Life Centre by Wa-Say

Sept 30 – Truth & Reconciliation Powwow held at Sagkeeng Powwow Arbour

 

***** PAST EVENT CALENDARS *****

AUGUST 2023 CALENDAR:

August 3-6 – National Cree Gathering held in Fisher River Cree Nation

August 4 – Full Moon Ceremony held by North End Woman’s Centre

August 4-6 – Sagkeeng First Nation Powwow

August 4-6 – Family Wellness Weekend & Walk held in the Pas

August 4-6 – Bear Grease musical held at Pyramid Cabaret (tickets $40)

August 5 – Traditional Teachings by Carl Stone held at Lower Fort Gary (1 pm)

August 5 – Indigenous Gospel Music Festival held at Assiniboine Park
August 6-12 – Métis Pavilion at Folklorama

August 8 – Tea & Bannock with FREE Golf! (for women and LGBTQQIA+ folks) held at Kildonan Park Golf Course

August 8 & 9 – Stencils & Spray Paint workshop for youth (ages 12-29) held by Ka Ni Kanchihk

August 8-10 – Grand Rapids First Nation Powwow

August 9 – FNFAO Youth BBQ (registration required)

August 9 – Johnny Reed Live in Concert in Fisher River

August 11 – Dragonboat on the River – try out dragonboating (registration required)

August 11 – Decolonized Beatz FREE family-friendly event

August 11-14 – Crane River Traditional Powwow

August 12 – FREE Picnic in the Park and Concert held by NECRC

August 12 – Let It Shine Market featuring local Indigenous and non-Indigenous small-businesses

August 13-19 – First Nations Pavilion at Folklorama

August 16 & 17 – Women’s Gathering in Peguis First Nation (registration required)  

August 17 – Métis fiddler Morgan Grace playing at Richardson Airport held by sākihiwē festival

August 17 – Eagle’s Nest Job Fair

August 18  – Sweetgrass picking held by Ka Ni Kachihk & Medicine Bear Counselling

August 19 – Drumming & Singing by Jamie Grasby held at Lower Fort Gary (1 pm)

August 20 – Kookums & Kids learning program for grandparents & grandkids held at the Leaf, Assiniboine Park

August 25-27 – Roseau River First Nation Powwow

August 29-31 – Reclaiming our Future Youth Gathering in Norway House Cree Nation

August 30 – September 3 – Women’s Gathering in Grand Rapids First Nation (registration required)

August 31 – Family Fun Day in Shaw Park, Winnipeg held by Jordan’s Principle EUTC (registration required)

 

July 2023

June 30 - July 1 – Swan Lake First Nation Powwow   June 30 - July 14 – Native Clan Organization– Drum Making   July 1 – Neepawa Canada Day Powwow   July 5 – Dakota Plains First Nation Powwow   July 5 - Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation Treaty Days   July 5 – 8th Annual Summer Kick-Off BBQ by Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre   July 7 – Ian Kuali’i – Native Hawaiian artist exhibition at Urban Shaman Aboriginal Art Gallery   July 7 - 9 – Pine Creek First Nation Powwow   July 10 - Pine Creek First Nation Treaty Days   July 11 - FREE Emergency First Aid & CPR Training through West End Resource Centre    July 13 - 14 - MMIWG2S+ Virtual Roundtable    July 17 - 19 – NHD Deerskin Flats Making Class – 2 evenings   July 17 - 21 – RRC Indigenous Cultural Exploration Camp (ages 9-11)   July 18 - Peguis First Nation Treaty Days   July 18 - 20 – Peguis First Nation Powwow   July 19 - Black River First Nation Treaty Days   July 19 - Tootinawaziibeeng Treaty Days   July 20 - Rolling River First Nation Treaty Days   July 20 - Lake St. Martin First Nation Treaty Days   July 21 - Summer BBQ Kick-Off for Youth In Care - Voices Network   July 21 - Poplar River First Nation Treaty Days   July 21 - Hollow Water First Nation Treaty Days   July 22 – Nimi’idiwin– Indigenous Electronic Music Showcase   July 22 - 23 – Rolling River First Nation Powwow   July 22 - 23 – Skownan First Nation Powwow   July 25 - 28- Treaties 1-11 Gathering & Powwow   July 28 - Berens River First Nation Treaty Days   July 28 - 30 – Norway House First Nation Powwow   July 29 - Anishinaabe Idol hosted at Naawi-Oodena

JUNE 2023: 

• June 1 - Annual Winnipeg School Division Celebration Powwow

• June 1 - Free Movies Under The Stars begins and runs all summer at the St. Boniface Cathedral - starting at 9:30 pm every Thursday

• June 6 - Full Moon Ceremony held at the Forks Oodena Celebration Circle @ 9 pm

• June 8 - St James Assiniboia Grad Powwow

• June 15 - Keeping the Fires Burning convention held at the RBC Convention Centre hosted by Ka Ni Kanichihk

• June 16-18 - Lake Manitoba First Nation Powwow

• June 17 - APTN Indigenous Day Live Competition Powwow at the Forks in Winnipeg

• June 18 - Free admission at the Red River Ex from noon to 1 pm

• June 20 - Free online webinar on Indigenous Allyship held by HRx

• June 21 - National Indigenous People’s Day

  • The Forks in Winnipeg hosts a celebration - will update later this month!

  • The Red River Ex will have special powwow and allow all Treaty Card and Metis Card holders free admission from 3 pm to 5 pm on June 21

• June 23 - 25 - Sākihiwē Festival kicks off in Winnipeg -

• June 23 - Sākihiwē Festival Grand Entry held on the 23rd featuring Indigenous artists and DJ’s - tickets $20

• June 24 - Sākihiwē Festival holds a FREE Turtle Island Block Party from noon to 9 pm at 510 King Street, Winnipeg

• June 25 - Sākihiwē Festival holds a FREE Turtle Island Block Party from noon to 9 pm at 510 King Street, Winnipeg

• June 25 - Métis Voices Historical Walking Tour held at the Forks

• June 25 - Free pancake breakfast at the Red River Ex

• June 27 - Legends of the Northern Sky at the Manitoba Museum Planetarium

• June 30 - July 2 - Swan Lake First Nation Annual Powwow