Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023

The University of Winnipeg acknowledges that we are gathered on ancestral lands, on Treaty One Territory. These lands are the heartland of the Métis people. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation.

For further guidance on Land Acknowledgements please visit the UW Indigenous webpage.

The University of Winnipeg list of events.

Additional educational resources here.

Monday September 25, 2023

Every Child Matters flag raising | 10:00-11:00am | Wesley Hall
Panel Discussion: Critical Reflections on Residential School Histories | 12:30-1:30pm | Eckhardt Gramatté Hall
NCTR Indigenous Peoples and the History of Residential Schools | 12:30-1:30pm | Virtual | Register here.
Orange Shirt Pin Beading with the Indigenous Students' Association | 6:00-8:00pm | 3M56 | All are welcome.

Tuesday September 26, 2023

NCTR Unconscious Bias and Debunking Stereotypes | 12:30-1:30pm | Virtual | Register here.

Wednesday September 27, 2023

Feast hosted by ASSC | 12:30pm | Aboriginal Student Services Centre Lounge | All are welcome.
NCTR Intergenerational Impacts and Ongoing Systemic Discrimination | 12:30-1:30pm | Virtual | Register here.

Thursday September 28, 2023

NCTR Indigenous Peoples' Rights and UNDRIP | 12:30-1:30pm | Virtual | Register here.

Friday September 29, 2023

Wear your orange shirt.

Office of Indigenous Engagement table UW | 10:00-3:00pm | Wesley Hall
NCTR Taking Action Towards Reconciliation | 12:30-1:30pm | Virtual | Register here.

Saturday September 30, 2023

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Wear your orange shirt.

UW is closed for reflection and education on this day.
Wa-Say Survivors Walk and Powwow | 11:00-6:00pm | The Forks | Walk starts at 1pm
Tours, workshops, talks | WAG Qaumajuq | 11:00-5:00pm |
Orange Shirt Day at the Manitoba Museum| 12:00-6:00pm | Sept 30-Oct 2 | Free admission