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Weekly Human Rights Roundup - Oct 6-12
Here's what we know is going on in Winnipeg human rights this week: Tuesday, Oct 6 Rally: Get Manitoba Moving on Transit! Municipal Forum Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY) Book Club Wednesday, Oct 7 Qnet Workshop Community Clothing Swap Eco-Drinks (first Wednesday of the month) Thursday, Oct 8 "A Night in Blue" Fundraiser Friday, Oct 9 Weekly climate justice rally Saturday, Oct 10 Breakfast Club: A Space for 2SLGBTQ+ parents and their kiddos Know an event we missed? Add it
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Weekly Human Rights Roundup - Sept 22-28
Here's what we know is going on in Winnipeg human rights this week - OTHER than Orange Shirt Day events (check out our separate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation roundup for events on September 30th!) Friday, October 2 MMIWG2S+ Advocacy & Two-Spirit Representation Transit Organizing Meeting Weekly Climate Justice Rally Sunday, October 4 Free Admission at CMHR (First Sunday of the Month) Know an event we missed? Add it to our calendar!
Sep 29


Every single event we could find for Orange Shirt Day/NDTR in Winnipeg (2026)
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a day to remember the children who never came home from residential schools, to honour the Survivors who carry their stories forward, and to stand with the families and communities who continue to heal and strengthen one another. It's also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led movement that grew from Phyllis Webstad's story of having her new orange shirt taken from her on her first day at residential school. It
Sep 23


Weekly Human Rights Roundup - Sept 22-28
what we know is going on in Winnipeg this week: Tuesday, September 22 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' Two-Spirit Drag Showcase Wednesday, September 23 Miskwaagamiiwi-ziibi Water Walk Thursday, September 24 Silent Vigil to Remember the Innocents of Palestine Heartwood at the WECC Friday, September 25 Art Build for Cuba Weekly climate justice rally "New Pride of Winnipeg" Meetup Saturday, September 26 "Walk With the Earth" for climate action and reconciliation "Ready to Respond"
Sep 22


Weekly Human Rights Roundup - Sept 15-21
Here's what we know is coming up in human rights events in Winnipeg this week: All week African Movie Festival in Manitoba Tuesday, Sept 15 Poster & Button-Making for Miskwaagamiiwi-ziibi Water Walk with Jaimie Isaac Thursday, Sept 17 Sean Carleton & Niigaan Sinclair Book Launch: Truth Before Reconciliation Friday, Sept 18 "After 94" Webinar Weekly climate justice rally Black Canadians Summit Saturday, Sept 19 Crafting Community Care: Ready to Respond Opioid Poisoning Respons
Sep 14


Weekly Events Roundup - Sept 8-14
Wednesday, Sept 9 Spence Repair Cafe Trans Together September Activity Event: DIY clothing! Thursday, Sept 10 2026 Alternative Municipal Budget Launch Friday, Sept 11 Weekly climate justice rally 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' | Two-Spirit Group Exhibit - Opening Night Saturday, Sept 12 Breakfast Club: A Space for 2SLGBTQ+ parents and their kiddos Makers Market Saturdays Communist Party Flea Market Film Screening: Everything We Need Is Here Know an event we missed? Add it to
Sep 8


Weekly Events Roundup - Sept 1-6
Here's what we know is going on in Winnipeg's human rights scene this week: Wednesday, Sept 2 Eco-Drinks (first Wednesday of the month) Thursday, Sept 3 Laachi: Musical Stories Remember the Innocents of Palestine silent vigil Friday, Sept 4 Weekly climate justice rally Saturday, Sept 5 Makers Market Saturdays Sunday, Sept 6 Free Admission at CMHR (First Sunday of the Month) Bike Bus Ride & Info Session Trans Together: Monthly Jackbox games event Monday, Sept 7 Labour Day Fami
Sep 1


Overdose Awareness Day Events in Winnipeg (2026)
International Overdose Awareness Day, held on August 31 every year, is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Drug overdose deaths are at a crisis in Manitoba. In April 2026, Winnipeg's Fire and Paramedic Service responded to three times as many opioid-related calls as April the previous year. Front-line organizations including Main Street Project have called
Aug 26


Weekly Events Roundup - Aug 25-31
It's a busy one! Here's what we know is going on in Winnipeg human rights events this week. International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st. Related events are marked with a 💜 Tuesday, August 25 Workers collective discussion: Politicizing shop floor campaigns Ready to Respond: Community Drug Poisoning Training Thursday, August 27 💜 Overdose Awareness Day Rally Sign Making Friday, August 28 💜 Free Naloxone and Harm Reduction Training 💜 Overdose Awareness Week Grief and
Aug 25


Weekly Events Roundup - Aug 18-24
Here's what we know is going on in Winnipeg human rights this week: Wednesday, Aug 19 Community Clothing Swap Thursday, Aug 20 "Hope in a Bag" Access to Education Fundraiser Friday, Aug 21 Weekly climate justice rally "Road to Kindness" Annual Anti-Bullying Walk Saturday, Aug 22 Makers Market Saturdays Know an event we missed? Add it to our calendar!
Aug 17


Weekly Events Roundup - Aug 11-17
Here's what we know is going on this week in human rights in Winnipeg: Wednesday, August 12 Spence Repair Cafe Thursday Remember the Innocents of Palestine silent vigil Friday, August 14 Weekly Climate Justice Rally Saturday, August 15 Makers Market Saturdays Press Blanket: Collective Sewing Gathering Sunday, August 16 Fancy Women Bike Ride Monday, August 17 Grandmothers Bring Us Back Home – Community Street Party
Aug 11


Weekly Events Roundup - Aug 4-10
Here's what we know is going on in human rights events this week: Wednesday, August 5 Eco-Drinks (first Wednesday of the month) Thursday, August 6 "Lanterns for Peace" Hiroshima and Nagasaki vigil Friday, August 7 Weekly climate justice rally Saturday, August 8 Breakfast Club: A Space for 2SLGBTQ+ parents and their kiddos Makers Market Saturdays Sunday, August 9 Prisoner's Justice Day Community Walk
Aug 2


Weekly Events Roundup - Jul 28-Aug 3
Here's what we know is coming up in Winnipeg's human rights scene this week: Wednesday, July 29 Full moon ceremony Friday, July 31 Weekly climate justice rally The legendary (free) film viewing: Paris is Burning Saturday, August 1 Makers Market Saturdays Sunday, August 2 Free Admission at CMHR (First Sunday of the Month)
Jul 28


Weekly Events Roundup - July 21-27
Here's what we know is going on this week in human rights in Winnipeg: Thursday, July 23 Feed the Movement Dinner (rescheduled from July 16th) Laachi: Visual Stories Ready to Respond: Community Drug Poisoning Training Friday, July 24 Weekly climate justice rally "New Pride of Winnipeg" Meetup Sunday, July 26 Moncada Day Potluck Summer Clothing Swap Know an event we missed? Add it to our calendar!
Jul 21


Weekly Events Roundup - July 14-20
Here's what we know is going on for human rights events in Winnipeg this week: Thursday, July 16 "Feed the Movement" community dinner "Remember the Innocents of Palestine" silent vigil Friday, July 17 Weekly climate justice rally Saturday, July 18 10th Anniversary Newcomer Welcome Fair Know an event we missed? Please add it to our calendar!
Jul 14


Weekly Events Roundup - July 7-13
Here's what we know is going on this week: Tuesday, July 7 Canada Out of NATO Rally - 5:00 pm at Rivery & Osborne Zine and Screen-printing workshop - 7:00 pm at Art City Wednesday, July 8 Disability Matters Celebration - 10:00 am at The Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park Spence Repair Cafe - 6:30 pm at Spence Neighbourhood Association Friday, July 10 Weekly Climate Justice Rally - 5:00 pm at the North steps of the Leg Saturday, July 11 Breakfast Club: A Space for 2SLGBTQ+ parent
Jul 7


Weekly Events Roundup - June 30 - July 6
It's a bit of a quieter week! Here's what we know is going on in human rights in Winnipeg if you want to get out: Friday, July 3 Weekly climate justice rally Saturday, July 4 Community Conversations: Transformation in Action Darning Workshop Sunday, July 5 Free Admission at CMHR (First Sunday of the Month)
Jun 30


Weekly Events Roundup - June 23-29
Here's what we know is going on in Winnipeg human rights this week: Tuesday, June 23 Downtown Indigenous Peoples Celebration and Community Feast Laachi: Visual Stories Wednesday, June 24 "The Zoongidewin Project: Destigmatizing HIV in Indigenous Communities" Screening Public transit organizing meeting Thursday, June 25 People's MOU Day of Action Methods + Mediums: Oral History Methodology with Dr. Janis Thiessen Friday, June 26 Weekly Climate Justice Rally *New time! "New Pri
Jun 23


National Indigenous Peoples Day Events in Winnipeg (2026)
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, marking the summer solstice and 30 years since the day was first proclaimed. Across the country that means powwows, feasts, and markets. Here's where you can find it happening in Winnipeg this year: Thursday, June 18th Come-and-Go Bannock & Tea Gathering 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Migizii Agamik, University of Manitoba Friday, June 19th Hey Cuzzin: Free Community Breakfast and Celebration 9:00am - 12:00pm Broadway Neighbourhood Centre
Jun 17


Weekly Events Roundup - June 16-22
Here's what we know is going on this week in Winnipeg human rights. National Indigenous Peoples Day events are marked with a 🪶 Wednesday, June 17 "Parade: Queer Acts of Love and Resistance" Screening Thursday, June 18 World Refugee Day Celebration "Remember the Innocents of Palestine" Vigil 🪶 National Indigenous Peoples Day: Come-and-Go Bannock & Tea Gathering at UofM Friday, June 19 🪶 Hey Cuzzin: a free community breakfast and celebration in honour of National Indigenous
Jun 16
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