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Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg
Indigenous Reconciliation Gathering
Saturday, June 20th 2026
A community event in collaboration with:
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FREE FAMILY EVENT!
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Time:
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0940 hrs: Pipe ceremony
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1000 hrs: Opening ceremony
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1120 hrs: Music, Live Performances, Cultural Activities, Food Trucks Vendors, followed by closing ceremony.
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1700 hrs: Closing remarks
Shuttle service starts at 0830 hrs, at Polo Park, picking up/ dropping off every 15 minutes. Last bus leaves at 1900 hrs from the base.
Building 90, 680 Wihuri Rd,
CFB Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y9
Taxi/Uber Drop Location: MFRC Childcare Centre, 630 Whytewold Rd
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What to Expect?
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Live Performances
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Cultural speakers and films (in theatre)
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Vendors and food trucks
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Shaded shared spaces
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Family area
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Static Military displays
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Limited parking
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Fly pasts by RCAF aircraft
What to bring?
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Refillable water bottles
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Sunscreen
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Cash for Vendors & Food Trucks
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Hat and Sunglasses (For outdoor activities)
Vendors
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RRC Indig Student Recruiter
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EMA Creates
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Sweetgrass Soap
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theonewhobeads
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Quvlasuk Kustoms
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Nana Tee Sewing
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Inuit Carvings
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MFRC & more!
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Elder Martha Peet
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Louis Riel Institute
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Elder Levinia Brown
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Steve Petrie - Métis Veterans
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Brian Mayo & The Breeze
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Norman Chief Memorial Dancers
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Kinew Youth Dancers
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Inuit Drummers & Singers
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Tayler LeClair & Michael Audette
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Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Pipes & Drums Band
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Howard Roulette
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Sgt Brent Thompson
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RCAF Band
Parking & Shuttle:
Preferred parking for the event is available at the Polo Park parkade. (Near ScotiaBank Theatre)
Buses can accommodate wagons & strollers.
A free shuttle service will run continuously between Polo Park and the base throughout the event.
Shuttle service starts at 0830 hrs, at Polo Park, picking up/ dropping off every 15 minutes.
The Final bus leaves at 1900 hrs from the base.
Please plan accordingly.
Important Notice for All Guests
This event is taking place on a Defence establishment. The safety of all persons is our top priority. By entering a defence establishment visitors may be subject to search by authorized personnel. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping create a safe and respectful environment for all.
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This is a public event. Photography and video recording will take place, and images may appear on websites or social media channels affiliated with the event’s organizing partners.
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Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use are only permitted in designated areas.
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Alcohol and cannabis use are strictly prohibited at this event
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Service dogs are welcome in all Federal institutions. All other animals are not permitted.
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The use of personal drones is prohibited.
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The possession of weapons of any kind, including knives, is strictly prohibited at this event.
CFB Winnipeg and 17 Wing welcome attendees to store their bicycle [in the areas indicated /or/ to a fence or vehicle plug-in location as indicated by volunteers]. Please take direction from designated volunteers about where to place your bicycle and provide your own bicycle lock to ensure it is locked securely. Be aware that supervision of bicycles will be done on a best-efforts basis and that CFB Winnipeg and 17 Wing cannot provide any guarantee of the safety and security of your bicycle. CFB Winnipeg, 17 Wing, the Ministry of National Defence and the Government of Canada assume no responsibility or liability for loss or damage to bicycles or other personal property left unattended.”
CFB Winnipeg, 17 Wing, The Ministry of National Defence and the Government of Canada assume no responsibility or liability for loss or damage to vehicles or other personal property left unattended.
Thank you for your cooperation and respect as we gather in the spirit of learning, reflection, and reconciliation.