Fall Gathering 2025

We are inviting water protectors, Indigenous peoples, and allies to the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective Fall Gathering.

When: October 16-18, 2025.

Where: Brokenhead Ojibway Nation at the South Beach Casino and Resort.

This year marks a big step for us as we launch our first official Meeting of the Members. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn about collective and how to become a member.

At the gathering we will hear perspectives from Indigenous water protectors, fishers, land guardians, youth and scientists.

The challenges facing Lake Winnipeg continue to threaten our ways of life. Join us as we renew our responsibility to our sacred waters and all future generations.

Participation is free and meals on Friday and Saturday are included.

Registration is closed

AGENDA

Day One - Thursday, October 16

12:30

1:30

2:00

3:30

4:00 

Arrive at Patricia Beach, Lunch - served

Water Ceremony

Monitoring Benthic Invertebrates Demonstration

Travel to Wetland Trail

Brokenhead Wetland Tour

Day Two - Friday, October 17

8:00

9:00

9:30

10:20

10:40

11:30

12:00

1:00

1:15

2:10

2:20

2:40

4:00

Breakfast, served

Opening Pipe Ceremony

Meeting of the Members

Break

Manitoba Hydro License Renewal

What’s harming the whitefish?

Lunch

Travel to Brokenhead Round House

Buffalo Ranch Tour

Return to South Beach Casino and Resort

 Break

Indigenous-led Protection - Conservation Areas Initiative

Wrap-up

Day Three - Saturday, October 18

8:00

9:00

9:40

10:20

10:40

11:00

12:00

Breakfast, served

Lake Winnipeg Watershed Map

Pinesiw Maskihkiy Totem

Break

Greetings from Chief Gord Bluesky, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation

Where do we go from here?

Lunch, served