Canada - Winnipeg human rights tour

Discover the history of Manitoba’s Indigenous people through artifacts, exhibitions and  stories, including the gallery We Are All Treaty People, where  Manitoba’s treaty medals are on display. A 1.5 hour guided tour  introduces the history of treaty making in Manitoba and encourages  participants to reflect on the spirit and intent of treaty  relationships. 

The Women's Rights Tour focuses on the dynamic history of women’s rights and explores the most  pivotal issues affecting women today. Explore familiar and lesser-known  stories of women in Canada and around the world and discuss their  contributions towards gender equality. Discover the life’s work of  Nellie McClung, Viola Desmond, Huberte Gautreau and Marina Nemat, among  others.

Manitoba is the heart of the homeland of the Métis people. The Métis Rights Tour explores how the Métis have influenced Canada’s human rights journey.  Learn about the role and impact of Métis leader Louis Riel as we trace  the story of the Métis nation from early settlement to the cultural and  political resurgence of today. .

Winnipeg is home to the  largest French-speaking community west of the Great Lakes. Just across  the river from downtown Winnipeg, you’ll find Saint-Boniface, the  francophone capital of Western Canada. Today, is the historic hub of  French and Métis history, an area the language, folklore, traditions and  history of the first French-Canadian settlers live on. Spend the day  discovering the joie de vivre (love of life) of this historic  and dynamic community, just minutes from downtown Winnipeg.  Learn of  the 200 years of history that covers the struggles and perseverance of a  people destined to disappear in the history books but that has survived  and strived.  

A shared vision held by those affected by Indian residential schools was to create a place of  learning and dialogue where the truths of their experiences were  honored and kept safe for future generations. They wanted to share the  wisdom of the Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers on how to create  just and peaceful relationships amongst diverse peoples. They knew that  Reconciliation is not only about the past; it is about the future that  all Canadians will forge together. 

GGT have included a full day of fun on the tundra! We will be transferring to a custom-built Tundra  Buggy; these machines are built to keep guests (and bears) safe and  comfortable and to navigate the tundra trail network with ease.   We might see young curious bears, old sleepy males, moms with cubs, or  perhaps young males sparring as we make our way around the tundra trail network. We will eat a picnic-style bagged lunch in the Buggy and enjoy hot beverages. As the sun gets low we will return for our  evening meal and a lecture on the Hudson Bay ecosystem. 

At FortWhyte Alive,  Winnipeg’s award-winning nature reserve, group eco tours combine nature,  history and culture. Experiences include a guided bison safari over  prairie grasses where you’ll get up-close to these huge animals, playing  traditional Inuit games, and learning basic wilderness survival skills.  Hands-on student programs cover subjects including: how wildlife adapts  to the weather, the history of people on the prairies and how to  protect our wetlands.