Indigenous Experiences
Treaty No. 1 Territory, which is where Winnipeg is located,
is the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibway), Ininew
(Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota, and is the birthplace
of the Métis Nation and the heart of the Métis Nation
homeland. The following experiences and attractions are
either run by Indigenous peoples from these cultures or
have been created in consultation.
Manito Ahbee Festival (manitoahbee.com)
"Ignite your Spirit" and witness events like a Pow Wow
featuring over 800 dancers, shop for artisanal works and
see live performances at the Indigenous Music Awards.
(May 13-17, 2020).
Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival
Settle in for feature-length films, collections of shorts and
thought-provoking documentaries by leading Canadian
and international Indigenous filmmakers at this three-day
festival. (DATES TBA)
Indigenous Rights and Métis Rights Tours at the
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
(humanrights.ca/visit/tours#section-guided-tours)
The Indigenous Rights Tours was developed with input from
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and
uses film, artifacts and stories to portray historical violations
and how they relate to contemporary issues.
Galleries (urbanshaman.org, wag.ca)
At the Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art
Gallery you will be exposed to one of the foremost
venues and voices for Indigenous art in Canada. The
Winnipeg Art Gallery is constantly presenting new
Indigenous-focused exhibits, and is home to the world's
largest collection of contemporary Inuit art, which will be
showcased in the brand new Inuit Art Centre, opening
late 2020.
Oodena Celebration Circle
(theforks.com/attractions/oodena-celebration-circle)
Discover the circle's sculptures, sundial, interpretive signage
and ceremonial fire pit which pays homage to the 6,000
years of Indigenous peoples in the area.
Manitoba Museum (manitobamuseum.ca)
The museum provides a sacred storage space for sensitive
and significant Indigenous artifacts, while its galleries pay
homage to Indigenous history with life-sized dioramas and
sacred artifacts like pipes and pipe bags.
Feast Café Bistro (feastcafebistro.com)
Feast is one of only a couple Indigenous-owned and
operated restaurants in Canada that is rooted in First
Nations cuisine. Signature items include Tipi tacos, pizzas
served on bannock, bison chili, and walleye sliders.
Indigenous Day Live (indigenousdaylive.ca)
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and history
of Aboriginal People's Television Network's (APTN)
Indigenous Day Live and listen to some of the most
recognized entertainers in Indigenous music and television.
(June 20, 2020).
Louis Riel's Memorial and Saint Boniface Cathedral
(cathedralestboniface.mb.ca)
The cemetery of Saint Boniface Cathedral-Basilica contains
the final resting place of Métis leader Louis Riel, the founder
of Manitoba, while inside the cathedral you'll find Métis
motifs that pay homage to their importance in the region.
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
(parkscanada.gc.ca/fortgarry)
Learn the history of local Indigenous communities, touch the
leather goods and furs that would have been traded at the
Hudson's Bay Company post and stand on the land where
Treaty No. 1 was signed.
Manitoba Museum
Indigenous Day Live: APTN Feast Café Bistro: Kristhine Guerrero
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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WELCOME TO WINNIPEG INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES
