Take part in a week of learning, reflection, and connection through Indigenous teachings, storytelling, and experiences. This year’s events will include in-person sessions led by Knowledge Keepers, staff, and special guests, along with self-guided opportunities curated by departments across the Polytech.

Truth and Reconciliation and Community Engagement Week invites us all to deepen our understanding of Canada’s history and the ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples. It’s a time to listen, learn, and take meaningful steps together toward reconciliation, healing, and stronger relationships rooted in respect and truth.

Monday, Sept. 28

All day | Greenhouse, NDC | Buffalo Hide Tanning and Scraping
12 to 1:30 p.m. | Roundhouse Auditorium, EDC | Kevin Chief Author’s Talk and Book Launch
12 to 1:30 p.m. | F209, NDC | Red Dress Beading Workshop
10 to 11 a.m. | GM33 EMP, NDC | Anti-Racism Immersive Experience: How the Dog Learned to Dance

Tuesday, Sept. 29

11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. | E155, EDC | Red Dress Pin Beading Workshop
12 to 1:30 p.m. | Roundhouse Auditorium, EDC | The Tools and Knowledge Left for Us by Our Elders Video-Based Learning Modules Viewing
10 to 11 a.m. | GM33 EMP, NDC | Anti-Racism Immersive Experience: How the Dog Learned to Dance
12 to 1:30 p.m. | F209, NDC | Anishinaabemowin Workshop
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | South Winnipeg Campus | Canadian Indigenous Historical Timeline

Wednesday, Sept. 30

All RRC Polytech campuses closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Thursday, Oct. 1

All day | Greenhouse, NDC | Buffalo Skull Cleaning
12 to 1:30 p.m. | Roundhouse Auditorium, EDC | Building Trust to Drive Growth: Strengthening Our Community Through Relational Leadership
12 to 1:30 p.m. | P107, EDC | Anishinaabemowin Workshop
12 to 1:30 p.m. | F209, NDC | Indigenous Veterans Presentation
12 to 1:30 p.m. | F311, NDC | Talking Circles for Instructors
12 to 1 p.m. | GM33 EMP, NDC | Anti-Racism Immersive Experience: How the Dog Learned to Dance
12 to 1:30 p.m. | South Winnipeg Campus | Land Acknowledgement Workshop

Friday, Oct. 2

12 to 1:30 p.m. | Roundhouse Auditorium, EDC | Closing Keynote with Ovide Mercredi
2 to 3 p.m. | GM33 EMP, NDC | Anti-Racism Immersive Experience: How the Dog Learned to Dance
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Brookside Cemetery | Indigenous Veterans Walking Tour

Read more on the Truth and Reconciliation and Community Engagement blog.