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College of Nursing: Annual Wellness Retreat 2026
Connecting Through Leadership, Learning and Community Thursday, November 12, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FortWhyte Alive, Buffalo Crossing |2505 McGillivray Blvd., Winnipeg Join colleagues from across the College of Nursing for a day of reflection, learning, connection, and community. Through ceremony, keynote presentations, and interactive activities, we will explore leadership, wellness, reconciliation, and restorative practices while strengthening the relationships that support our work and our College. Featured Keynote Love, Anger and Leadership Dr. Marcia Anderson, MD [cid:83caaac4-6697-4f84-9b5b-a9297f46a0c2] Dr. Marcia Anderson is a Cree-Anishinaabe physician and Vice-Dean of Indigenous Health, Social Justice and Anti-Racism, here at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. A nationally recognized leader in Indigenous health, public health, and medical education, her work focuses on advancing equity, reconciliation, and systemic change in health care and health professions education. Participants will explore:
* Local Anishinaabe teachings of love in leadership practice. * The impact of stereotypes and barriers faced by Indigenous, Black, and racialized women in leadership. * The role of both love and anger in advancing social justice and anti-racist change.
Afternoon Session Dr. Pedro Flores, PhD, MAS, CCRP [Dr. Pedro L. Flores, Restorative Doctor] Returning to the College this year, Dr. Flores will lead an interactive afternoon session focused on restorative practices, leadership, and community-building.
Event Overview Morning
* Opening ceremony led by UM Elders and Knowledge Keepers * Keynote presentation by Dr. Marcia Anderson
Afternoon
* Lunch provided * Time to connect with colleagues and enjoy the FortWhyte setting * Interactive restorative practices session with Dr. Pedro Flores
RSVP Please RSVP herehttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uF3NpKAOxMVKut5BmuQhHnhURURFUVk2OTE4TjVWUlIwOENXQVA2OUdITS4u by September 25th. Additional Information
* Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. * Parking at Buffalo Crossing is limited. Carpooling is encouraged where possible. * Please dress appropriately for the weather if you wish to enjoy the grounds during breaks. * A detailed agenda will be shared closer to the event. * This is an in-person event.
Please contact the Dean's Office at Nursing.DeansOffice@umanitoba.ca for questions.
Take care,
Keji Preston (she/her)
Events and Communications Coordinator
College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
89 Curry Place
Office Phone: 204.474.7383 | Mobile Phone: 204.914.3930
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I live, learn, and work on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Ininiwak, and Denesuline people, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I also gratefully acknowledge Shoal Lake 40 First Nation and Treaty 3 Territory, whose waters sustain Winnipeg and provide its electricity. I am committed to ongoing learning, decolonial action, and supporting Indigenous sovereignty and justice.