A ceremonial flame lit at the Mashkiki Gitigaan - Medicine Garden.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at UM
An opportunity to actively listen and recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island
The University of Manitoba is pleased to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on our campuses. Everyone is encouraged to take part in an event on June 21 to actively listen to Indigenous voices, and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island.
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Bannatyne Campus – June 21
Location: Sacred Fire and Pipe Ceremony – at Mashkiki Gitigaan – Medicine Garden
- Sacred Fire – 8:30 a.m. (near 745 Bannatyne Ave.)
- Pipe Ceremony – 9:30 a.m. (rain location Buhler Centre atrium, 715 McDermot Ave.)
Opening Prayer and Remarks
- Brodie Centre Atrium – 11:15 a.m. (727 McDermot Ave.)
Celebration and Entertainment
- Brodie Centre Atrium – 11:45 a.m. (727 McDermot Ave.)
Feast at Brodie Centre Atrium
- 12:30 p.m. (727 McDermot Ave.)
Craft and Vendors
- Brodie Centre Atrium 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (727 McDermot Ave)
Honouring Our Indigenous Campus Community
The Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) is also marking Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 20, 2024 by hosting a recognition ceremony, formerly known as the Indigenous Awards of Excellence, to honour Indigenous members of the University community.
There is work being done all year by Indigenous students, staff and faculty to make the University a better place, and the Honouring Our Indigenous Campus Community recognition ceremony shines a light on some of that work. Six students, two staff, one faculty and one former employee will be honoured.