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We continue to stay safe, stay home and physical distance in 2021. Here are ways you can explore Manitoba at home and close to home.
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Here are 10 things to do this week in Manitoba...
1. Find the perfect poutine
Photo credit: La Poutine Week
Winnipeg / Treaty 1 territory February 1 to 7
Find the perfect poutine to satisfy your hunger. Order, eat and rate it. Join in like so many other Winnipeggers and people across the country for the annual La Pountine Week. Check out the likes of rainbow poutine from St. James Burger & Chip Co. or Silver Heights Restaurant's entry of cra-cravings. More La Poutine Week details here.
2. Get a sneak peek of Brave Land
Photo credit: Raine Hamilton
Online/ hosted on Treaty 1 territory Friday, February 5 | 8:00 pm
Raine Hamilton, together with string trio collaborators Quintin Bart on double bass, and Natanielle Felicitas on cello will perform a sneak peek from Raine's upcoming concept album Brave Land. The album is inspired by mountains, and the courage, wisdom, and other worldly connection they represent and is described as joyous and full of celebration. The West End Cultural Centre and Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous are hosting the livestream online concert. Get tickets here.
3. Learn about an artist's themes of Fantasy and The Surreal
Photo credit: Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba
Online / hosted on Treaty 2 territory Thursday, February 4 | 2:00 pm
Online / hosted on Treaty 1 territory Tuesday, January 26 | 10:30 am
Folklorama takes you on a voyage to West Africa with Coffieman. Explore the different rhythms and movements offered by Mother Africa through modern authentic African percussion, song, storytelling and dance. Come to the jungle and join the animal calls, drum along to the beats, dance to your inner spirit and learn stories from Ghana, composed and performed with a Coffieman twist. Sign up for this online workshop.
Winnipeg based non-profit organization Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous presents Troubadour Revue live from Edmonton, Hamilton, and North Carolina. Jonathan Byrd, Scott Cook and Corin Raymond, three great songwriters who've worked and played extensively together as co-writers, fellow travellers and when-not-at-home troubadours, perform songs they've written with each other, for each other, and about each other. Join in as they share fan favourites, swap stories and road-test unheard new material. Buy tickets here.
For Indigenous people, storytelling is both a gift and very old custom, sanctioned by the people to teach, entertain and remember. Presenting this webinar is James Queskekapow, a member of the Norway House Cree Nation and fluent Cree speaker. As a practicing Traditional Storyteller, James has utilized traditional stories to promote Aboriginal language retention, cultural revitalization and to serve as an opportunity to engage in a non-intrusive dialogue. Please register in advance by email.
7. Register for the Jack Frost Challenge
Photo credit: Tourism Winnipeg
Province Wide \ Treaties 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (signatory 6 and 10) Register for the week of February 7 to 13
The Jack Frost Challenge is a free, week-long winter challenge for all Manitobans. Gather a team of one to five family members, friends, or co-workers to complete 130 collective kilometres of outdoor activities. This could include walking, running, biking, skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and more. All you need to do is register then get outside and get moving!
8. Rent winter equipment to get outside
Photo credit: Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
Winnipeg / Treaty 1 territory
Winter equipment rentals are making it easier for you to get out and explore the season.
Kendrick's Outdoor Adventures, located at The Forks, offers new outdoor equipment rentals that will help you to get outdoors and fall in love with winter sports that you may not have tried before.
9. Do the Choose Your Own Adventure Winter Celebration
Photo credit: West Broadway Community Organization
Winnipeg / Treaty 1 territory February 1 to 6
West Broadway Neighbourhood has created a way to enjoy this winter festival while still physical distancing. Snoball 2021: a choose your own adventure winter celebration encourages you to choose from three activities to enjoy on your own time: Creative Snow Competition, Ice Rink Art Show and Yeti West Broadway Word Scramble. Complete activities for the chance to win prizes!
10. Immerse yourself in Icelandic culture
Online / hosted on Treaty 1 territory Until March
The New Iceland Heritage Museum is offering programs to everyone, free of charge, online. Learn Icelandic phrases and Conversational Icelandic, join the knitting group, share at the latest book club, or attend kaffi tima.
