The Gathering 2026 is a day to envision our future and better connect people and ideas for Transformative Action.
Join us at St. John’s High School in Winnipeg for the Gathering 2026 Conference – to fuel your learning, weave connections, and take collaborative action for communities and local economies that benefit everyone.
More information about workshops here.
Online Registration is closed.
Limited spots are available for walk-up registration at 8:30 am on October 23.
What does it really take to build safe, healthy and resilient communities?
At The Gathering 2026, we’ll look beyond traditional ideas of safety to explore the relationships, resources, opportunities, systems and collective action that help people and communities thrive.
Expect thought-provoking conversations, storytelling, practical workshops and opportunities to learn across sectors. Explore how community-centred investment, meaningful employment, housing stability, climate adaptation, social enterprise and collective care can strengthen well-being, economic security and resilience.
We will begin in a good way with Elder Mae Louise Campbell, grounding us in Indigenous wisdom, teachings, and ceremony as we come together to explore the theme for this year. We will then hear from Levi A. Foy (Manidoogwiiwezens), whose work in harm reduction, homelessness, and community-led programming brings vital perspectives on dignity, belonging, and the conditions that enable people and communities to thrive.
Whether you work in community, government, non-profit, academia or business, The Gathering offers space to challenge assumptions, build relationships and discover practical approaches for collective action.
NEW THIS YEAR: Introduction to Breathwork offers practical, immediately usable tools for self-awareness, relaxation and maintaining focus under pressure.
Come ready to listen, question, connect—and leave with ideas you can put into action.
Sunshine House
Executive Director
Clan Mothers Healing Village and Knowledge Centre
Elder and Co-Founder
Canadian CED Network
Manitoba Manager
Workshops will be participatory, featuring smaller group discussion, direct learning, and participation.
No need to sign up in advance!
Workshop descriptions on the Workshops page.
Workshop ONE
Lunch featuring catering from local social enterprises and local caterers.
Join Peter Dueck at 12:20 pm in room 337 (the Theatre) for an Introduction to Breathwork: A Tool for Self-care and Relaxation
Or join the Networking Stroll, meeting at 12:30 pm by the main entrance doors.
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Workshops will be participatory, featuring smaller group discussion, direct learning, and participation.
No need to sign up in advance!
Workshop descriptions on the Workshops page.
Workshop TWO
Workshops will be participatory, featuring smaller group discussion, direct learning, and participation.
No need to sign up in advance!
Workshop descriptions on the Workshops page.
Workshop THREE