Join us this Sunday, June 21 for our virtual celebration of Indigenous cultures.

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Due to the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis, the Government of Canada has cancelled all outdoor gatherings of significant amounts of people, however, the MKO-National Indigenous Peoples Day Committee are committed to providing an online experience to celebrate the diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

We are aware that we all must keep our family and our communities/city safe by following the safety measures in place for social distancing and other preventative measures.

The Indigenous Peoples’ flag raising at Thompson City Hall will live stream at 1:00 PM this Sunday, June 21, 2020. Watch it on our Facebook event page.

 

National Indigenous People’s Day Coloring Contest

The National Indigenous People’s Day Planning Committee is hosting a coloring contest. The Coloring contest is for Thompson residents and will be divided into three age categories:

  • 6-9 yrs.
  • 10-12 yrs.
  • 13-17 yrs.

Coloring pages can be picked up at the following locations:

  • The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre
  • Family Foods
  • Giant Tiger

All completed coloring pages must be dropped off at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre by 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2020. Winners and prizes will be announced via our NIPD Facebook Page.

 

National Indigenous People’s Day Drawing Contest

The National indigenous People’s Day Planning Committee is hosting a drawing contest. The drawing contest will be for adults ages 18+ who reside in Thompson, Manitoba. Drawing Criteria:

  • Aboriginal/lnuit/Metis Theme • 8 x 11 white paper (Paper can be picked up at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre)
  • Pencil only

All completed drawings must be dropped off at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre by 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2020. Winners and prizes will be announced via our NIPD Facebook Page!

 

National Indigenous People’s Day Home; Yard, Window & Balcony Decorating Contest!

The community of Thompson is invited to decorate their home, yard, window or apartment balcony in celebration of National Indigenous People’s Day. Post your pictures on the NIPD Home Decorating Contest Facebook page and be entered to win a set of wireless ear buds, a $50 gift card and additional prizes. There will be a prize for each of the four categories: Home, Yard, Window & Balcony. Prizes sponsored by Vale, KTC & MKO-NIPD. Deadline to enter is 4:00 p.m. June 26.

 

National Indigenous People’s Day Virtual Jigging Contest

  • Jigging Categories: Youth, Adults, Elders
  • Funniest Jigger: Youth, Adults, Elders

Jigging Contest Rules:

  • Must be a resident of Thompson.
  • Participants must message page admins with the following information: Name, telephone number, age, email address, category description, and video.
  • Entries must not be more than 2 minutes.
  • Entries must be received no later than June 26th, 2020 at 4:00 pm
  • All performances will be screened by admins prior to posting.
  • Please ensure video and sound quality is clear.

 

National Indigenous People’s Day Virtual Talent Show

Talent Show Rules:

  • Must be a resident of Thompson.
  • Talents may include (but not limited to) singing, dancing, instrumental music, etc.
  • Participants must message page admins with the following information: Name, telephone number, age, email address, talent description, and video.
  • Entries must not be more than 2 minutes.
  • Entries must be received no later than June 26th, 2020 at 4:00 pm
  • All performances will be screened by admins prior to posting.
  • Absolutely no profanity, or insensitive matter will be permitted.
  • Please ensure video and sound quality is clear.

 

Visit National Indigenous People’s Day 2020 Facebook page, under “Discussions’ for more details.