Local Indigenous Cultural Tours
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to experience local Indigenous tourism while you are in Winnipeg, Manitoba for IITC. Every registered conference attendee receives a complimentary ticket for a local Indigenous tour. Tours fill up quickly so book early to avoid disappointment!
All tours have been carefully selected to highlight local storytellers, Indigenous tourism businesses and experiences with modern and ancient culture. Whether you prefer an outdoor walking tour, a shopping excursion or a hands-on workshop — your Adventure to Understanding awaits!
Complimentary Tour Options
Bannock Point Petroforms
Options - 10:00 am or 1:00 pm
Learn the history and significance of the Bannock Point Petroforms and the meaning behind the images in a workshop with Diane Maytwayashing.
Workshop will take place at the RBC Convention Centre. Duration – TBC
Borealis Beading
Options - 9:00 am or 1:00 pm
Learn the art and skill of 2-needle beading as well as the cultural significance of flower beadwork to the Métis people. Create your own piece with Melanie Gamache.
Workshop will take place at the RBC Convention Centre. Duration – 3 hours.
Soapstone Carving
Options - 9:00 am or 1:00 pm
Learn the art of soapstone carving while creating your own piece with Frederick Spence.
Workshop will take place at the RBC Convention Centre. Duration – 3 hours.
Cedar Lake Ranch
Options - am or pm*
Cultural Awareness Workshop is dedicated to helping our non-Indigenous friends.
Workshop will take place at the RBC Convention Centre. Duration – 3 hours.
*exact times to be confirmed
Feast Cafe
Option - noon*
Learn the art of bannock making in this hands-on workshop at Feast Cafe. You will enjoy your freshly made bannock with lunch afterwards.
Transportation provided. Duration – TBC
*exact times to be confirmed
Manitoba Museum
Options - 10:00 am or 1:00 pm
Visit the Manitoba Museum and tour the galleries that explore the human and natural history of Manitoba, and enjoy a planetarium showing of Legends of the Northern Sky.
Transportation provided. Duration – 2.5 hours.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Options - 10:00 am, 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm
Inspired by the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, you will participate in activities that challenge dominant world views and reflect upon Indigenous Peoples’ resilience in the face of genocidal policies.
Transportation provided. Duration – 1.5 hours.
Quamajaq
Options - 11:00 am, 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm
Experience the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world at this innovative new museum.
Transportation provided. Duration – TBC
National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada
Options - 10:00 am or 1:00 pm
As the former Portage Indian Residential School, this museum captures a dark time in history while also showcasing the endurance of Indigenous peoples. You will learn the history of residential schools and the importance of telling these stories.
Not wheelchair accessible. Transportation provided. Total duration, including transportation – 3 hours.
SAYZOONS-HIVERNANT
Options - am or pm*
Immerse yourself in this community driven, winter survival micro adventure game, Métis Style.
Transportation provided. Duration – 1.5 hours.
*exact times to be confirmed
Acak Wuskwun
Options - am or pm*
The stars are home to many legends, and in this workshop you will be able to see and learn about some of these constellations during the day!
Workshop will take place at the RBC Convention Centre. Duration – 1 hour.
*exact times to be confirmed