How you can mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in Manitoba

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Peggy

Indigenous history, culture, and resilience will be celebrated across Manitoba and Canada on June 21.

Multiple events are taking place across the province for National Indigenous Peoples Day. CTV News Winnipeg has compiled a list of what’s happening in our province. It will be updated as more events are confirmed.

Winnipeg events

Wa-Say Healing Centre will host its third annual Indigenous Day at the Forks on June 21. The event includes a powwow, with grand entry beginning at noon and closing entry at 5 p.m. There will be a concert from 5 to 9 p.m. with performances from the Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers, Gator Beaulieu and JC Campbell.

The event is free.

The Manitoba Children’s Museum will also be highlighting Indigenous culture from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 21. Attendees can create art, help build a teepee, listen to stories and watch Indigenous drumming and dance performances. Inuit artifacts from the Manitoba Museum will also be on display.

Circles for Reconciliation will host a community barbecue at Sgt. Tommy Prince Place (90 Sinclair Street) from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. In addition to the barbecue, there will also be a sharing circle and entertainment.

Selkirk

The Manitoba Métis Federation is once again returning to Selkirk for its annual event on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

The event, which takes places at Selkirk Park, begins with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. Red River Métis entertainment, ceremonies, and a market will also be available.

Brandon

National Indigenous Peoples Day in Brandon will be marked at Riverbank Discovery Centre. The day will begin with a pipe ceremony at 10 a.m., and will also include a powwow demonstration, bannock cooked over the fire and an Indigenous talent show.

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