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Muslim-Indigenous Solidarity event

Name: Muslim-Indigenous Solidarity event
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Winnipeg

The Islamic Social Services Association’s second annual Muslim-Indigenous Solidarity event is an interfaith gathering in Winnipeg designed to foster connections between Muslim and Indigenous communities. Held shortly before Orange Shirt Day, the event features discussions on truth and reconciliation, shared prayers, and cultural exchange.

Date: Sep 27, 2026
Location: Winnipeg
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Discussions with Indigenous elders on residential schools
Interfaith prayers and storytelling
Fusion catering featuring bannock and halal samosas
Crafting activities focused on solidarity

Hosted at the Canadian Mennonite University, the event brings together local community members to explore commonalities between their histories, specifically focusing on the shared impact of colonialism and residential or day schools. The initiative emphasizes building relationships through education and compassion, using the essence of Orange Shirt Day to honor history while committing to reconciliation.

Public activities include storytelling sessions with Indigenous elders who share personal experiences regarding residential school history and the importance of solidarity between marginalized communities. Attendees also participate in interfaith prayers and crafting activities intended to facilitate dialogue and mutual understanding.

Culinary traditions from both cultures are highlighted through the serving of traditional foods, such as bannock with wild rice and samosas with halal beef stew. The event aims to provide a space for all community members to find common ground and learn from one another's cultural and spiritual practices.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Canadian Mennonite University; www.winnipegfreepress.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Winnipeg

Organizer — source statement: The Islamic Social Services Association’s second annual Muslim-Indigenous Solidarity event; www.winnipegfreepress.com

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