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7 Ways Kinship Creates Safety in Community

Many people have challenges with security guards, but what if there was a security guard who cared for you with Indigenous knowledge like Wâhkôhtowin (kinship) as their guide? Check out the newly released report about the beautiful work of the Community safety Hosts in Winnipeg and the 7 ways they create safety.

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Ininímotán Language Table Starts October 4th

Tansi nitotemahk! I am pumped that the Ininímotán Language Table is back! This free program, open to families and lanugage learners of all levels is now a 10 week program, starts October 4th and happens every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon at St John’s Library. See you there!

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Thunderbird House: Everyone is Right

What happens when community members occupy a spiritual space in defiance of board negligence of community needs? The current situation at the Thunderbird House in Winnipeg is what happens! But what happens if everyone involved is correct?

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Register Now For The Indigenous History & Heritage Gathering 2025

Join me as your Master of Ceremonies for a very special and important gathering happening in Winnipeg in early June! The Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering is happening and if your work is in or around Indigenous history, then you will want to come along!

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Selkirk Avenue Walking Tour

Selkirk Avenue might be the coolest street in the city of Winnipeg? Don’t believe me? Let’s explore the history and the possibilities together in this walking tour!

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100 Years of Main Street Walking Tour

Do you want to explore the many businesses and communities that create them on Main Street in Winnipeg’s North End? Me too! Thank you to Jane’s Walk Winnipeg and North End History for helping to make this happen!

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2 Author Visits @ Cornish & St John's Libraries

Join me at one (or both!) of my upcoming author visits with the Winnipeg Public Library as part of the TD Summer Reading Club where I will be sharing We Need Everyone with families!

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Ininímotán Language Nest Begins May 6 at St John’s Library

If you, like me, have wanted to learn how to speak Ininew (swampy cree, n-dialect) for a long time but haven't had the community of speakers to do it, this opportunity is for you! You're invited to join me for ININÍMOTÁN LANGUAGE NEST at St John's Library on Mondays starting May 6 @ 6pm!

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We Need Everyone #1 Kids Book in Winnipeg

In its third week on the chart, We Need Everyone has made it to the #1 spot on McNally Winnipeg Kids Bestseller chart! Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen, so much more good things are to come with this book and related awesomeness!

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Health Services Should Care For Us Auntie Style

“Auntie Style” means systems and workers are rooted in the concept of kinship and are able to provide culturally safe care. Check out a report that Indigenous youth from Winnipeg contributed to sharing their hopes for primary care for themselves and their loved ones.

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