Join the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) and local Indigenous community members for a vital gathering dedicated to addressing systemic racism and harm within the healthcare system in and around Thompson, Manitoba.
This forum is a sacred space to honour the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples and their loved ones, to strengthen our collective capacity for accountability and justice through community-led action.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT (Community Feast to follow)
Location: Multipurpose Room, Thompson Regional Community Centre TRCC, 274 Thompson Dr, Thompson Manitoba
What to Expect
10:00 am | Opening & Grounding: Ceremony and prayers to ground our work spiritually and collectively.
12:00 pm | Simple Lunch: A shared meal for all community members.
1:00 pm | Community Forum & Action Planning: A space to share personal experiences, document issues of racism, and contextualize present-day challenges.
4:00 pm | Mapping the Path: Identifying key stakeholders and next steps for sustained anti-racism advocacy.
5:00 pm | Community Feast: Celebrating our collective strength.
Why Your Voice Matters
Stride Advocacy is built on the belief that when community members bring forward their experiences, we can confront systemic discrimination and create lasting change. This gathering is the foundation for a multi-layered strategy to transform our healthcare systems.
Supported by: The McConnell Foundation & The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights.
Stride Advocacy: Empowering community, documenting truth, and demanding justice.