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Join us for the 5th annual Hey Cuzzin: a free community breakfast and celebration in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Come as you are and enjoy a morning of community, culture, and creativity—everyone is welcome! 

We begin the day in a good way with Traditional drumming, an Opening Prayer and Pipe Ceremony. All Pipe Carriers are welcome to join as they invite and welcome Spirit to join the celebration.   

We’ll share food, make art, and enjoy live performances and demos. We’ll end the day together with a Friendship Dance (Round Dance). 

Check out the full details and schedule below. 
 

WHEN: June 19th, 9 am - 12 pm
WHERE: Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young Street
COST: FREE!

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

  • The event runs rain or shine. 
  • Please bring your own reusable water bottles, chairs and blankets
  • Be sun smart, bring an umbrella, drink water, wear a hat, and take breaks
  • Breakfast is served at 9:30 am while supplies last — first come, first served!   


LINEUP: Stay tuned for the full lineup of excellent performers and activities.

9:00 am – Ceremony

9:45 am – Free Breakfast 

10:00 am – Performances TBA 


ABOUT HEY CUZZIN

This event is a collaboration between 17 community partners committed to celebrating Indigenous cultures, relationships, and joy.  

Started in 2022, Hey Cuzzin was born of a collaboration between four community organizations to create a welcoming, inclusive event where community could come together, have fun, and feel a true sense of belonging. “We wanted everyone who attended to enjoy delicious food, live Indigenous music, and performances that honoured the rich cultures of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples,” said Elder Louise McKay.  

Rooted in mutual respect and shared responsibility, this collaboration represents reconciliation in action.  

The success of the first gathering inspired the partners to make Hey Cuzzin an annual tradition, now five years in. What began with four founding partners has grown to include 17. There’s always room in the family for another cuzzin! 

Together, we honour the spirit of National Indigenous Peoples Day through connection, celebration, and collective care.   

 
2026 Hey Cuzzin Partners:   

  • Bear Clan Patrol 
  • Blue Thunderbird Family Care Inc. 
  • Broadway Neighbourhood Centre 
  • Candace House 
  • Centre de sante’ Saint Boniface 
  • Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute  (CTRI) 
  • CUPE MB 
  • Jessie Home Inc. 
  • Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD) 
  • Manitoba Moon Voices (MMVI) 
  • Neecheewam Inc 
  • Pitikwe’ Skate Park 
  • Sakihiwe Festival 
  • West Broadway Biz 
  • Broadway Neighbourhood Centre
  • Winnipeg Centre of Hope - The Salvation Army 
  • Women’s Health Clinic (WHC)