February 2023
University Closed — Louis Riel Day
Brandon University will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 to observe Louis Riel Day. No classes are scheduled for Louis Riel Day. Louis Riel was the driving force behind Manitoba joining Confederation and becoming Canada’s fifth province. As the Métis leader of the Red River Resistance of 1869-70, he was instrumental in drafting the List […]
Find out more »January 2023
Ribbon Skirt Day
Ribbon Skirt Day is an opportunity for everyone to wear clothing that reflects and represents your culture and heritage. Everyone, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, should feel invited to participate. This is a chance not only to show off your own traditions and ancestry, but to learn from those around us the true diversity that fills the […]
Find out more »October 2022
Bannock and Tea
Please join the Indigenous Alumni Chapter in celebrating Indigenous life on campus in the newly built Ceremonial Fire Pit located between Clark Hall and the Knowles-Douglas Centre. We will be serving bannock and tea, and creating a welcoming atmosphere to mingle and share your experiences. The Indigenous Alumni Chapter is the newest addition to the […]
Find out more »September 2022
Guest Speaker: Tony Stevenson
Residential school survivor Tony Stevenson will speak at Brandon University as part of Truth and Reconciliation Week. Tony Stevenson Organized by the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre (IPC), Stevenson’s talk will be held on Monday, Sept. 26, from 9 — 11:30 a.m., in the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins Library, as well as on Zoom. […]
Find out more »July 2022
Ceremonial Fire Pit Opening
The campus community is invited to gather in the Kavanagh Courtyard to celebrate and acknowledge the official opening of the “Turtle Ceremonial Fire Pit.” Tuesday, July 5 10 a.m. — 11 a.m. Please RSVP: IPC@BrandonU.ca Agenda: Welcome Opening Prayer and Smudge: Susie McPherson Derendy Drum Song Tobacco Offering Closing Prayer: Barb Blind Snacks are refreshments […]
Find out more »March 2022
Artist Talk — Katherine Boyer
Katherine Boyer is a multidisciplinary artist, whose work is focused on methods bound to textile arts and the handmade - primarily woodworking and beadwork.
Find out more »October 2021
Raconter toutes les histoires: Denis Combet and Georges Sioui
The Association of French Manitoban Authors and The Truth and Reconciliation Committee of the University of Saint-Boniface present: «Raconter toutes les histoires» «Telling all Sides of History» Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in order to further greater understanding, The Association of French Manitoba Authors (AAMF), in collaboration with The Truth […]
Find out more »Artist Talk: Pj Anderson
Pj Anderson is an emerging ceramic artist from Thompson, Manitoba. Her practice explores the relationship between craft, identity and culture, specifically her kinship with Indigenous and African traditional crafts.
Find out more »August 2021
Movie Under the Stars: Kissed by Lightning
The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba and Brandon University present Kissed by Lightning.
Find out more »Movie Under the Stars: The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw
The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba and BU will present The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw.
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