Truth and Reconciliation Week Events
Flag Raising Ceremony
When: September 21, 2026 from 10:00am -10:30am
Where: Front Lawn, Wesley Hall
Details: There will be light refreshments and everyone is welcome!
Orange Shirt Give Away
When: September 22nd, 2026 from 11:00am -2:30pm
Where: The Hive (Mainfloor Lockhart across from Dash Cafe)
Details: Shirts will be available until supplies lasts, we are also accepting cash donations located at Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre
Weaving Two Worlds on a Path to Healing Lecture: By Tara Myran and Dr. Mihalchuck
When: September 22, 2026 from 1:00-2:30pm
Where: 3C00 (formerly called EG Hall)
Details: This presentation shares CPSM’s reconciliation journey and efforts to address anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare through its 2025 Standard of Practice, mandatory cultural safety training, and the Indigenous-led Restorative Practices Program. Through the themes of Truth, Humility, Courage, and emerging insights, Dr. Ainslie Mihalchuk and Tara Faye Myran explore how Indigenous and Western worldviews can be woven together to create meaningful change in regulation and healthcare. Central to the story is Ms. Myran’s journey as a First Nations woman, University of Winnipeg alumna, and CPSM leader, highlighting the power of Indigenous leadership, relationship-building, and partnership in advancing reconciliation. Everyone is welcome.
Cast & Craft Launch Event
When: September 23, 2026 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
What: Join us on September 23rd at 12:00-2:00pm in Aabijijiwan New Media Lab (Richardson Building), for the launch event of Cast and Craft, a monthly podcast listening and crafting club. This year we will be listening to Ancestral Science, a podcast dedicated to “exploring and sharing the depth of scientific knowledge within stories that humans have been gifted from the Star, Land, and Animal Ancestors for thousands of years”. Organized by the Library, this launch event invites the UWinnipeg community to listen, craft and enjoy tea, coffee and bannock. We will provide limited craft supplies including colouring pages and beading kits. Feel free to bring your own craft of choice.”
Where: Aabijijiwan New Media Lab
Registration: https://uwinnipeg.ca.libcal.com/event/4057149?hs=a
Wildfire Roundtable
When: September 23, 2026 from 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: 3C25
Details: This roundtable gathers Indigenous and First Nations colleagues and students to share their understanding of causes of the 2025 wildfires, and the needs of the people most affected, as well as to share the experiences and knowledge of those who have long been caretakers of this land. Everyone is welcome.
Orange Shirt Beading Workshops
When: September 23rd and 29th, 2026 from 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: In front of Gallery 1C03 (beside the UWSA Info Booth)
Details: 1C03 will be hosting orange shirt beading workshops in partnership with ISSC and the Metis Inclusion Office. The drop-in workshops take place on Sept 23 and 29 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in front of the gallery and are led by Candice Allard and Lily Gautron.
Launch Event for the Indigenous Course Requirement Archives
When: September 24, 2026 from 2:30 -3:45 p.m.
Where: 3C00 (previously called EG Hall)
Details: This event will launch the ICR Collection at the UWinnipeg Archives and feature remarks by the President, MLA Renee Cable, University Archivist Brett Lougheed, History Professor Mary Jane McCallum, and current UWinnipeg student representatives of the UWSA and the Indigenous Student Council.
Kevin Chief Book Launch
When: September 24, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00pm
Where: Duckworth Centre
Details: The University of Winnipeg is pleased to host the launch of With a Name Like Chief: Reflections on Recovery and Identity Through the Seven Sacred Teachings, the inspiring new memoir by UWinnipeg alumnus and former Wesmen athlete Kevin Chief (BA 98), published by Portage & Main Press.
Hosted by Dr. Jino Distasio, UWinnipeg Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, this special event will celebrate Kevin’s remarkable journey and the release of a powerful memoir that explores resilience, recovery, identity, and the transformative impact of mentorship and community.
All are welcome to attend. Books will be available to purchase.
Fireside Chat and Book Signing with Authors Cheryl Parisien and Dr. Shailesh Shukla
When: September 25, 2026 from 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: 3C00 (formerly called EG Hall)
Details: Cheryl Parisien will be presenting "The Unweaving," a historical novel exploring one Métis family’s fight against colonialism while Dr. Shukra presents "Indigenous Insights for Planetary Health and Sustainable Food Systems" which aims to improve the understanding and outcomes of planetary health and sustainable food systems through cross-cultural sharing of Indigenous-focused research and experiences. After the chat, both authors will be signing their respective books. Everyone is welcome!
Signal Fire Group Screening
When: September 24th 11:30am -12;30pm
Where: 4CM42
Details: All are invited to a group screening of the documentary Signal Fire, hosted by The Faculty of Science: https://www.signalfirefilm.ca/
The documentary is a companion to an article published in 2020, written by a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, outlining 10 calls to action for natural scientists. The paper was founded in frustration, friendship and hope. The calls are meant to help researchers move toward reconciliation: https://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/facets-2020-0005