New partnership to promote the healing benefits of nature to Manitobans. Healthcare professionals can prescribe time in nature as a way to improve physical and mental well-being 🍃 www.linkedin.com/posts/assini...

A Voice Without Limits. Celebrating Daphne Odjig’s life and legacy with the 2025 commemorative $2 circulation coin—a tribute to an artist whose captivating work is supported by her efforts to elevate Indigenous art in Canada. #Indigenous www.mint.ca/en/discover/...

Government working on deleting 'pretendians' from Indigenous business directory torontosun.com/news/nationa...

Storm knocked out power, damaged totem pole www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Cook first Indigenous woman inducted to Winnipeg Citizens Hall of Fame #Indigenous www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...

After nearly 40 years in business, Mondetta Clothing Inc. is preparing to open its first storefront.

🎉 A trio of Indigenous firsts! 🎉 -1st Indigenous person to serve as Chair of the UM Board of Governors. -1st Indigenous woman to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors -1st time Chair & Vice Chair have been held by 2 #Indigneous people at the same time news.umanitoba.ca/um-welcomes-...

The University of Manitoba’s Board of Governors welcomes new members for the start of the 2025-2026 session, including a new chair, Michael Robertson and vice-chair, Diane Roussin. #Indigenous news.umanitoba.ca/um-welcomes-...

A new series of books from publisher McClelland & Stewart that contemplates life in Canada coincides with the 10th anniversary of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost…future emergencies, whether they’re earthquakes, floods, droughts, or storms. They’re going to come & they’re going to be more urgent & prolonged. Governments will not be able to respond… www.ipolitics.ca/2025/07/02/i...

If we invest in Social R&D for social problem solving the same way we invest into commercial/scientific R&D, we'll make greater progress on social challenges and stand a greater chance of creating a future that reflects what people actually want & need. #WpgBoldness www.tacsi.org.au/white-paper-...

Building networks for systemic impact. How bringing together diverse people to have deep, authentic connections, can overtime shift situations that would otherwise remain stuck. #socinn #socialRandD #WpgBoldness www.tacsi.org.au/our-work/pro...

Hooker-Ridgen climbing lacrosse ranks. All-around player set to represent Team Manitoba again in Prairie Cup

A tipi at IKEA for National Indigenous Peoples Day - today’s @winnipegfreepress.com column www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2025/0...

Treaty One celebrates the soft opening of Oodena Gas & Convenience — the 1st business on Naawi-Oodena! ⛽ Highlights: -Opens to public by Jun 30 -96% First Nation staff -Seasonal Market starts Jun 24 -Grand Opening Jul 25 For more info, visit: treaty1.ca/ogc-soft-open/ #TreatyOne #FirstNations

Can’t we just be honest? #Sabe

Many thousands of people welcomed the summer in Porto the way the city has been doing it for decades and centuries: by bonking friends and strangers alike with toy hammers and reveling in the streets all night.

Story Tree on the World Norval Morrisseau ~ Anishinaabe c. 1990

The Night Shift Christi Belcourt ~ Métis c. 2023

Come to WAG-Qaumajuq rooftop for A Trinnipeg Live Mixtape Concert to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. The celebration includes an incredible lineup of artists that brings together Prairie poets, performers, producers & artists. 7-10pm. www.wag.ca/event/nation...

Come to Assiniboine Park on Sunday, June 22 for a day filled with music, entertainment & fun for #Indigenous Peoples Day. All activities take place at the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf & inside The Leaf classroom. Food trucks, workshops, bouncy castle & more!! www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/event...

Naawi-Oodena Seasonal Market – Launching This Summer ☀️ A new free summer market series bringing together commerce, community & culture on Treaty One Territory @treaty1.ca • Local goods and handmade crafts • Indigenous art and products • Delicious eats from on-site food trucks #Indigenous

Cedar Leaf Capital has joined the Manitoba government’s bond underwriting syndicate – the third government in Canada to partner with the firm. This marks a significant step toward economic reconciliation and strengthens Indigenous inclusion across the country.

To those impacted by the wildfires: you're invited to visit the Winnipeg Art Gallery free of charge. Art has the power to transport & to comfort. We hope a visit offers a moment of peace in this difficult time. Simply let our front desk know which community you're from.

Working with the Province & the Red Cross, UM is accommodating evacuees on campus. Approximately 80 beds have been made available in residence buildings. Food services, caretaking, and security resources are being reallocated to ensure guests’ comfort and safety. news.umanitoba.ca/um-supports-...

Assiniboine Park Zoo has donated zoo passes to The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs for evacuee families who have been displaced due to the northern wildfires. Moments of peace and laughter are meaningful in this time of crisis & uncertainty 🙏🏽

The Winnipeg Foundation has established & committed an initial $200,000 to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfire Response Fund allowing us to quickly direct funds to help Manitobans displaced by the fires. Join us & make a gift to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfire Response Fund lnkd.in/ejnXUDiX

YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg Offers Free Access to Wildfire Evacuees www.chrisd.ca/2025/05/29/y...

Thank you YMCA: chrisd.ca/2025/05/29/ymca-ywca-winnipeg-wildfire-evacuees-free-access/

Catalyst Roundtable: how are community-based social innovation labs driving critical systems change? Place-based approaches & social innovation methodologies play a crucial role in tackling complex societal issues and creating a more equitable and sustainable future. #SIForum2025

Hanging with my crew at the Canadian Forum for Social Innovation that has convened social innovation practitioners, community leaders, researchers & policymakers to shape a bold, inclusive vision for Canada’s future by supporting an innovation strategy & creating a concrete action plan #SIForum2025

On May 21, we opened the Wiitahnookiinitaw Tahshkayzing Entrepreneurship Centre (WTEC) — the 1st First Nations-led Indigenous entrepreneurship hub in Canada. WTEC supports Indigenous entrepreneurs with space, mentorship & business development services. treaty1.ca/wtec-opening...

Bringing Spirit into Business through the 1st First Nations-Led Entrepreneurship Centre and Business Incubator in Canada. On May 21 the doors to the Wiitahnookiinitaw Tahshkayzing Entrepreneurship Centre (WTEC) officially opened. #TreatyOne #EconomicReconciliation treaty1.ca/wtec-opening...

Indigenous innovation & entrepreneurship are transforming Canada’s economic and cultural future. #Indigenous entrepreneurs, changemakers, & allies are coming together at the Indigenous Innovation Design Sprint to co-create bold, community-driven solutions. Register here: lnkd.in/giwTKJWr

For the next ten weeks or so, a series of videos I worked on with Nelson Education/Edwin will be released - sharing Indigenous education with students. You can check them out for FREE & here is the first one on Treaties! youtu.be/rRIdYRdzA6w?...

We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 66th Distinguished Alumni Awards! These Bisons are at the centre of global leadership, public health, education, sport, community service and Reconciliation, making an impact across Manitoba and beyond. news.umanitoba.ca/2025-disting... #UManitoba

The two-part "Sitting Bull" offers an overarching exploration of the fiercely brave chief’s remarkable life and accomplishments, as well as the abilities that enabled him to rise as a leader and unite Native nations in an extraordinary alliance. www.remindmagazine.com/article/2937...

U of W employee calls for investigation into university’s leadership under whistleblower law www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Congratulations to Melissa Ridgen on being nominated for a Michener Award: Investigative Journalism that Sparked Change Across Canada. The award is Canada’s highest honour in journalism and the story is the Global News – Federal Procurement Investigations 👏🏽🙌🏾🎉 www.michenerawards.ca/media-releas...

Building Together: How Indigenous economic reconciliation can fuel Canada’s resurgence. “Canada could be on the verge of a historic investment boom. Canada’s future growth and prosperity depends heavily on getting #Indigenous economic reconciliation right.” thoughtleadership.rbc.com/building-tog...

Reconciliation Is Good Business: The Cost of Waiting vs. the Power of Acting Now By Tanya Tourangeau “Reconciliation is not just a moral imperative—it’s a missed business opportunity for those still sitting on the sidelines.” www.tanyat.co/resources/re...

Do you know about International Funders for Indigenous Peoples core values of #Indigenous Philanthropy? They are encapsulated by the 5Rs - Respect, Reciprocity, Responsibility, Redistribution, and Relationships. Read more about them here 👉🏽 internationalfunders.org/wp-content/u...

Bluesky is collegial and interesting, the way Twitter used to be. Bonus: most people can spell.

Social innovation methodologies play a crucial role in tackling complex societal issues & creating a more equitable & sustainable future. I’ll be hosting a session on #Indigenous Innovative Practices at the CANADIAN FORUM for SOCIAL INNOVATION. #SIFORUM2025 socialinnovationforum.ca/en_ca/forum-...

To achieve prosperity, communities must be empowered to contribute to innovation. They must build capacity much beyond the economic sectors, and recognize the value of diverse approaches & knowledge systems, including Indigenous ways of knowing. #SIFORUM2025 socialinnovationforum.ca/en_ca/about/

What are the four failures of Indigenous identity verification? Amy Shawanda and Gabriel Maracle explore how academia enables ‘Red Face Research’ - from university hiring to granting agencies, publishers, and the Indigenous and academic community. Read the full report on our website.

Land Back Online is an open-access online course based on the Yellowhead Institute Red Paper, Land Back. The third module, Denial, examines the strategies used by the Crown and industry to dispossess Indigenous peoples of land and waters. Access the course at learnonline.yellowheadinstitute.org

What about a Mutuality of Interest? When COI policies meant to guide ethical decision-making instead contribute to a distrust-by-default working culture that’s antithetical to Indigenous ways of working, relationship based approaches & relational accountability. thephilanthropist.ca/2025/01/when...

'Prairie Thunder' is a powerful new exhibition in Winnipeg. See how it reveals the vital stories Indigenous women are telling through kinship, creation and connection to the land, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews

Nature prescribing: emerging insights about reconciliation-based and culturally inclusive approaches. Land-based healing combines Indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions to help people heal #Indigenous www.canada.ca/en/public-he...