Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Inc.

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A Successful Gathering

    From New York to Vancouver

    Over 100 Participants

    At this year's gathering we had over 100 participants from across Turtle Island. Delegates came from New York, Vancouver, North Dakota, Alberta, and Nova Scotia.

    A Circle of Family

    The gathering represented the circle of family, from Elders to youth to toddlers. For four days, we shared stories and teachings, created art, and  participated in healing ceremonies.

    Thank You to Our Funders

    2SPM and Kani Kanichihk would like to thank the following funders: 


    Crown-Indigenous Relations, Government of Canada

    First Nations and Inuit Health, Government of Canada

    Indigenous and Northern Relations, Province of Manitoba

    Manitoba Metis Federation

    Mental Health Commission of Canada

    Aboriginal Peoples Television Network

    Red River College

    City of Winnipeg


    Gathering Activities

    Airport Shuttle Volunteers

    Airport Shuttle Volunteers

    Airport Shuttle Volunteers

    Many participants who arrived in Winnipeg by air were driven to and from the gathering site by local volunteers, Jamie, David, Boyd, Monique, Chantal, and Levi.

    Camping Details

    Airport Shuttle Volunteers

    Airport Shuttle Volunteers

    Gathering participants were housed in tents and cabins. The weather was pleasant except for a lightning thunderstorm that arrived on the first evening.  

    Sweat Lodge Ceremony

    Airport Shuttle Volunteers

    Bannock Point Petroforms

    Six sweat lodges were conducted for gathering participants. 

    Bannock Point Petroforms

    Eastern Beaches of Lake Winnipeg

    Bannock Point Petroforms

     Participants visited the Bannock Point Petroforms, a series of stone figures laid out on bedrock in the forms of turtles, snakes and humans, and also in abstract patterns. Anishinaabe and other First Nations people believe that they were left here long ago for the benefit of all people that might visit this site to receive their teachings and healing. 

    Eastern Beaches of Lake Winnipeg

    Eastern Beaches of Lake Winnipeg

    Eastern Beaches of Lake Winnipeg

    Participants had the opportunity to visit one of Lake Winnipeg's eastern beaches: 

    Victoria Beach

    Albert Beach

    Hillside Beach

    Traverse Bay

    Belair

    Lester Beach

    Grand Beach

    Grand Marais

    Patricia Beach

    Beausejour Manitoba

    Eastern Beaches of Lake Winnipeg

    Eastern Beaches of Lake Winnipeg

    Beausejour is a nearby town located in the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead. It is 46 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, just west of the Canadian Shield and Whiteshell Provincial Park. The French name Beauséjour means "beautiful stay".

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