University of Winnipeg Archives

06/01/2026

Tomorrow is the Niciwâkan 40th Anniversary Tea and Bannock Social!

In the style of classic Niciwakân socials, the event will include teachings, tunes, tea, and a drag show. Use the the QR code or contact [email protected] to register.

05/29/2026

The UW Archives has a new exhibit titled, "A Source of Spiritual Strength: 40 Years of the Niciwâkan Native Gay Society", highlighting the group's history of activism locally and internationally.

The exhibit will be available in our reading room (Centennial Hall Library, 5th floor) until August 31.

05/28/2026

On June 2nd the UW Archives and 2Spirit Manitoba are hosting a celebration and exhibit for the 40th Anniversary of the Niciwâkan Native Gay Society.

In the style of classic Niciwakân socials, the event will include teachings, tunes, tea, and a drag show!

Doors open at 11am. Register through the QR code or contact [email protected]

05/28/2026

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This image, part of the University Relations Communication collection, shows an unknown student engaging in the long tradition of cooking in residence. Today you might use an electric griddle or air fryer, but he is using a portable gas stove indoors (which can't be very safe!)

Come visit the UW Archives if you want to view more from our photo collections.

05/25/2026

Its Pride Week! Keep an eye on the UW website for info on 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Week events on campus - https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/pride/.

UW is also participating in this year's Pride Parade on Sunday, June 7th.

June 7, 2026 | Rally at 10 a.m. | Parade starts at 11 a.m. As part of UWinnipeg’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Week, all students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to walk together with their UWinnipeg community in this year’s Pride Parade on Sunday, June 7!

05/22/2026

Did you know you can book class visits to the Archives?

If you want to learn more about the process of historical research or explore a collection as a group, contact us at [email protected] or 204-786-9162 to request an appointment.

05/21/2026

Check out the Black Canadian Experience Centre's pop up exhibit at 226 Main Street, titled "Train Track Tributaries: Waves of Connection on the Black Prairie", curated by Elliot Walsh and Celina Clements.

Opening reception is 11-5pm this Saturday (May 23), but the exhibit will be up until May 30.

05/18/2026

Today is Victoria Day, a Canadian holiday since around 1845. The day is for Queen Victoria who was the monarch of the United Kingdom during Canada's confederation.

The holiday is also the informal start of summer, so enjoy the outdoors like these Winnipeg Central Park goers from 1962!

05/17/2026

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). It is held to draw attention to violence and discrimination experienced by people based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It was first observed on May 17th, 2005.

The date was chosen as it was on that day in 1990 that the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder. Originally focused on homophobia, the scope of the event has expanded since; including transphobia in 2009 and biphobia in 2015.

The included photo is from a collection donated by Connie Merasty in 2019. She is a Swampy Cree and Two-Spirit person from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation and has worked with various organizations in a career involving education, human rights activism, dancing, writing, and acting.

05/12/2026

Are you working on a research project this semester? Do you have an old document or photo you want to locate? Ask the UW Archives for help!

Reach us by email ([email protected]) and phone (204-786-9162). We also list the collections we preserve online - https://archives.uwinnipeg.ca/our-collections/index.html