Dyna Sanderson’s Homeland of the Métis Nation walking tour runs on alternating Saturdays and Thursdays June, July, and August in Summer 2024. Tours depart at 10am.

The story of the Métis Nation and the role it has played in Manitoba's wider history is often overlooked and oversimplified. On this tour, we will explore some of Downtown Winnipeg's most popular locations from a Métis perspective. Learn about the emergence of the Métis Nation during the early colonial period and how they mounted an enduring resistance against the Canadian government under the leadership of Louis Riel; examine the contrasting fortunes of Settler families like the Macdonalds who prospered under Westward colonial expansion; and explore how this Indigenous nation fought hard for its place in Canada. Come and learn how the past remains ever present for the Manitoba Métis.

This tour lasts approx 90 minutes. It departs from Dalnavert Museum and ends at the Manitoba Legislative Building. Tours will proceed rain or shine but may be cancelled at the discretion of the guide in the event of unsafe conditions. Recommended for ages 10+.

Please note the tour can be modified to avoid stairs but uneven terrain and sidewalks in poor condition may be challenging to navigate.