Walking Together – Building a Path to Meaningful Relationships

This event is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and supported by a Regional Grant from National Newcomer Collective For Truth & Reconciliation (NNCTR).

Building meaningful relationships between Indigenous Peoples and newcomers is essential to creating welcoming, equitable communities across Manitoba.

This half-day professional development and community gathering brings Indigenous leaders and partners and settlement and community organizations together to learn, reflect, and connect through MANSO’s Guiding Principles for Indigenous and Newcomer Engagement Framework.

Grounded in Indigenous teachings and peer learning, participants will hear real examples, explore practical strategies, and identify concrete next steps they can take personally, and within their own organizations.

This session centres relationship-building first by creating a safe space for dialogue, listening, and shared responsibility.

Location: Red River Polytechnic - Portage la Prairie campus

Event Goals

Participants will:

• Understanding why Indigenous and newcomer engagement matters

• Hearing Manitoba SPO’s examples of relationship-building

• Connecting the Guiding Principles Framework to real practices

What to Expect

• Elder-led opening and closing teachings

• Overview of MANSO’s Guiding Principles

• Small group discussions

• Sharing circle with community leaders and practitioners

• Optional light lunch and networking for in-person attendees at 1:00 PM

Registration 

This event is designed primarily as an in-person, relationship-centred gathering to support dialogue, sharing circles, and connection.

In-person spaces are limited and prioritized. MANSO will provide lunch, snacks and soft drinks during the event.

 To make the journey more enjoyable and eco-friendly, participants are encouraged to carpool with colleagues where possible (2–4 people per vehicle). Reach out to MANSO if you would like a ride or have space available in your vehicle.

Registration is required. If you are unable to travel but would still like to participate virtually, please email k.loeb@mansomanitoba.ca to join the online participation list. We will confirm Zoom access based on interest and capacity.

 We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize creating a meaningful and relational in-person space while offering virtual access where possible.