Events Calendar
Saturday, May 17 to Monday, Sep 01
Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Exhibition
Explore the science of what’s biting you in the skin-crawling Attack Of The Bloodsuckers! exhibition at the Manitoba Children's Museum! This family-friendly exhibition examines the what, why, when, and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches, and other parasites. Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem – and how to keep them out of YOUR system!
Live leech feedings will occur at 11:00 AM on the following days:
- Thursday, July 17
- Thursday, August 7
- Thursday, August 28
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Wednesday, Jun 25
Many Nations, One Heartbeat | June 25
Join us for free daily programming from Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) to Canada Day (July 1).
“Many Nations, One Heartbeat” is an 11-day celebration that bridges National Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day at The Forks. Each day offers free, family-friendly programming curated by creative directors Sunday and Victoria of Kíwétinohk Consulting Firm. It celebrates the Nations who made the Treaties, as well as those who reside on those Treaties today.
June 25 Red River Treaty: Where The Bison Ran And The Fiddle Sang
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Treaties with the Red River Métis at Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba Agowiidiwinan Centre
- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Learn to Jig at The Forks Market
Schedule, times and locations may be subject to change on-site.
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