The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. More
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
The Sweat Lodge at the Fort Garry campus was built to support UM Indigenous students, staff and the greater UM community through traditional, culturally grounded and holistic ways that promote healing and balance. Join for any or all parts of the ceremony, which includes preparing the grounds and lodge, tending the fire and going into the lodge.
Visit the Indigenous Events Calendar for the full schedule.
Sweat Lodge Preparation Sessions are intended for people to learn more about the lodge, the ceremony and how to prepare to attend your first ceremony. This is a cultural protocol that we have adapted for the UM community.
It is mandatory to attend a session before entering the lodge for ceremony.
Visit the Indigenous Events Calendar for the full schedule.
Information and protocols are shared during the Sweat Lodge Preparation Sessions. Those attending a Sweat Lodge Ceremony at UM for the first time are strongly recommended to attend a session.
Lodge Keepers will be available to share more about protocols at each ceremony. You're asked to arrive at the scheduled arrival times to allow time to visit with the Lodge Keeper conducting the ceremony and learn more.
Those attending ceremony can feel free to wear comfortable clothes.
The ceremony site is located behind Migizii Agamik (114 Sidney Smith Street), west of the Education Building and east of the Max Bell Centre, between Service Road 2 North and Parking Lot P.
P Lot is located directly behind the Sweat Lodge site and parking is free after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends.
During weekdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., paid visitor parking is available but restricted to metered parking, Park & Pay areas and in the University Parkade.
Weekend, holiday and evening parking (after 4:30 p.m.) is free in most surface lots. Exceptions apply, find more details here.
Ceremony attendance can fluctuate. If there are more people attending than can fit inside the lodge, people will be given the opportunity to consider giving up space for others. UM Indigenous students will be prioritized.
Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or adult.
Ceremony will be rescheduled if wind speeds reach or exceed 25 km/hr.
Any questions about Sweat Lodge ceremonies and preparation sessions will be directed to the lodge caretakers.
