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
Saturday, Jun 28
Many Nations, One Heartbeat | June 28
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 28 Inuit Nunangat: Our Land, Our Ice, Our Voice
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Inuit Market on the second floor in The Forks Market (in the balconies)
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Basketball Tournament at CN Stage and Field
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Qulliq Lighting and Teachings with Martha Peet at Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba Agowiidiwinan Centre
Schedule, times and locations may be subject to change on-site.
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