Pre-Gathering Field Trips
Participants will board buses departing from the RBC Convention Centre and head to local institutions that preserve and share history and culture. These exclusive “behind-the-scenes” tours will equip attendees with practical insights and knowledge to enrich their own communities upon their return home.
Please note: Both field trips have reached capacity, and IHHG is no longer accepting requests to attend.
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)
(24 participants)
Join us for an intimate and meaningful visit to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), located at the University of Manitoba. This field trip offers a rare opportunity to step into a space dedicated to truth, memory, and healing.
Situated on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, and Dene Peoples—and within the homeland of the Red River Métis and home to many Inuit—the NCTR is a sacred and educational site that holds the permanent collection of statements, records, and documents gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Through this visit, participants will gain deeper insight into the lived experiences of Survivors of the residential school system. The Centre safeguards these truths and stories so that current and future generations can better understand the history and lasting legacy of this dark chapter in Canada’s past.
This field trip is more than a tour—it is an act of witness, a step toward understanding, and a call to action. Whether you work in education, government, healthcare, or advocacy, this experience will offer you new perspectives and deepen your commitment to reconciliation.
Participants will be provided with bus transportation from the RBC Convention Centre.
Canadian Museum For Human Rights
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration, and future of human rights. Through powerful exhibits, immersive experiences, and compelling storytelling, the museum invites visitors to explore human rights issues from both a Canadian and global perspective. Its striking architecture and inclusive design reflect its mission to inspire dialogue, respect, and action. As part of IHHG, attendees will have the opportunity to experience a guided field trip to the museum, gaining deeper insight into human rights history and contemporary challenges.
Participants will be provided with bus transportation from the RBC Convention Centre.
Transportation and Accessibility
Participants will be provided with bus transportation from the RBC Convention Centre. If you have mobility issues and need transportation, please provide a short note when RSVPing, and we will arrange additional transportation for you.