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Indigenous Rights & Healthcare: Community forum, ceremony, and issue mapping

  • Thompson Regional Community Centre 274 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0C4 Canada (map)

Join local Indigenous community members and the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) for a vital gathering dedicated to addressing Indigenous-specific racism and the harms produced through healthcare systems in and around Thompson, MB.

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 Central Time

Community Feast to follow

Location: Multipurpose Room, Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC)

274 Thompson Dr, Thompson MB


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.

Questions? Text Nancy at (204) 679-2132, or email Parveen at parveen@jhcentre.org


Supported by: The McConnell Foundation & The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights.

Stride Advocacy: Empowering community, documenting truth, and demanding justice.