Canadian International Council - Winnipeg Branch

05/12/2026

We are pleased to welcome author and journalist Madeleine Drohan to Winnipeg on May 25 to discuss her new book "He Did Not Conquer: Benjamin Franklin’s Failure to Annex Canada."

Madeleine has already spoken to a number of CIC branches across Canada and will be visiting Winnipeg as part of a tour of Western Canada at the end of May. In her book, she draws many parallels with the current situation between Canada and our neighbour to the south.

Here is a recent article Madeleine wrote that gives a sample of her presentation: https://opencanada.org/should-canadians-resist-surrender-or-rebel-against-trump-the-american-revolution-provides-some-guidance/

Time: 5:00 pm Doors Open
5:30 pm Presentation followed by Q&A

Location: Whodunit Mystery Bookstore, 163 Lilac St.

More information is available in the attached poster.

This event is free to attend. All are welcome. Street parking is available. The venue is accessible by public transit.

Please share this notice and feel free to bring a friend!

05/04/2026

The CIC was pleased to sponsor the Prairie Conference: Ukrainian Studies in Times of Global Transformations of the Humanities at the University of Manitoba, April 30-May 4. The conference was organized in collaboration with Södertörn University, Stockholm, Sweden. Specifically we sponsored the CIC the Round Table on Security and Defence Studies in Times of Russia’s Full Scale Invasion of Ukraine.

Congratulations to the organizers for an excellent conference that featured very impressive academic representation from universities from across Canada and farther afield (from the U.S., Australia, countries across Europe, and more).

04/30/2026

Dans son discours du Trône, le gouvernement du Manitoba a annoncé son intention de demander le statut d'observateur au sein de l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Cette semaine, le Manitoba a accueilli les ambassadeurs de plus d'une douzaine de pays francophones afin de plaider pour l'acceptation de sa candidature.

Le 24 avril, la section de Winnipeg du CIC a eu le plaisir d’accueillir des ambassadeurs, des représentants du gouvernement manitobain ainsi que d’éminents membres de la communauté francophone du Manitoba afin de discuter de l’inclusion du Manitoba au sein de l’OIF et du nouage de liens avec les pays francophones du monde entier. La conférence « La Francophonie manitobaine : Construire des ponts et rayonner à l’international » a réuni un panel de personnalités franco-manitobaines éminentes, dont Mariette Mulaire, directrice générale du World Trade Centres Association, Patricia Bitu Tshikudi, directrice générale du CCFM, Ibrahima Diallo, professeur retraité de l’Université de Saint-Boniface et consul honoraire du Sénégal au Manitoba, et finalement Madeleine Arbez, directrice générale du CDEM. L’honorable Glen Simard, responsable des Affaires francophones du Manitoba, était également présent. Collectivement, ils ont donné leur point de vue sur la manière dont le Manitoba pourrait développer et diversifier ses relations à l’échelle mondiale à l’aide de sa force bilingue en affaires, en culture et en éducation.

04/29/2026

In its Speech from the Throne, the Manitoba Government announced it will apply for observer status at La Francophonie. This week Manitoba hosted Ambassadors from more than a dozen francophone countries to make its case that Manitoba should be a part of this important organization.

On Friday, April 24, the Winnipeg Branch of the CIC brought together the Ambassadors, provincial government representatives, and leaders in Manitoba's francophone community to discuss the integration of Manitoba into the International Organisation of the Francophonie and in French-Speaking countries around the world.

The conference "Manitoban Francophonie: Building Bridges and Radiating Internationally" featured an all-star panel including Mariette Mulaire, executive director of the board of directors of the World Trade Centres Association, Patricia Bitu Tshikudi , executive director of the CCFM, Ibrahima Diallo, retired professor from USB and honorary consul of Senegal in Manitoba, the Honourable Glen Simard, Manitoba Minister of Francophone Affairs and Madeleine Arbez, executive director of the CDEM. They offered their views on how Manitoba could deploy more strategically its strengths in business, culture, and education, including bilingualism, to develop and diversify its relations globally.

04/23/2026

CIC Winnipeg Branch sponsored the U of M Peace and Conflict Studies Student Association (PACS) conference April 17-18. Participants explored the theme of "Small Peace, Petite Love: Everyday Acts in Peaceable Communities,"

This event marked a major institutional milestone: The 20th Anniversary of the PACS Doctoral program - recognized as the first of its kind in Canada. This special anniversary gathering re-emphasized Winnipeg as a research hub for PACS, drawing distinguished alumni back to celebrate their impact and fostering networking and mentoring opportunities between them and current students. Shifting the scholarly lens beyond state-level negotiations and international treaties, the conference looked at the everyday peace practices that promote peacebuilding in communities, both within Canada and around the world.

The event featured presentations, workshops, performances, and conversations designed to foster dialogue connection, and strengthen the emerging field within PACS, everyday peacebuilding.

03/24/2026

Here's a little different perspective on the PM's approach to relations with our southern neighbour.

🖊️Stephen Nagy writes in Canadian Affairs.

Read full piece here⬇️
https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/carneys-middle-power-mirage-stephen-nagy-in-canadian-affairs/ #:~:text=Carney%E2%80%99s%20strategy%20rests,of%20the%20present

02/27/2026

Le français suit

The CIC Winnipeg Branch is offering two grants of $500 each to help Manitoba post-secondary students attend conferences related to global and international affairs. This funding is intended to support students in engaging with international issues and further developing their academic and professional interests.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your network.

Apply on our website: https://thecic.org/branch/cic-winnipeg-branch/
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La section de Winnipeg du CIC offre deux bourses de 500 $ destinées à des étudiants postsecondaires du Manitoba afin de les aider à participer à des conférences liées aux affaires mondiales et internationales. Cette bourse vise à soutenir l’engagement des étudiants envers les enjeux internationaux et à favoriser leur développement académique et professionnel.

Nous vous serions reconnaissants de bien vouloir partager cette opportunité dans votre réseau.

Postulez ici : https://thecic.org/branch/cic-winnipeg-branch/

The Winnipeg Branch of the CIC hosts speaker events on international politics for members of the public in Manitoba. Our speakers include academics, professionals, advocates, and practitioners from all backgrounds to encourage engagement in international affairs.

02/11/2026

What would the Olympics be without a bit of controversy?

Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will compete wearing a helmet the IOC has banned for featuring a montage of pictures of Ukrainian athletes and friends killed in the war against Russia. More here: https://globalnews.ca/news/11660953/ukranian-athlete-helmet-ban-vladyslav-heraskevych/

08/24/2025

The CIC hosted former US Congressman David Bonior in Winnipeg August 22-24. He expressed his strong support for the Ukraine's sovereignty and stressed the need for international cooperation to support the Ukraine and its people.

We hosted Mr. Bonior for a presentation and reception at Winnipeg City Hall where he met with political leaders and members of Manitoba's Ukrainian community. He was interviewed by Richard Cloutier on CJOB radio and also by CBC Radio. He was also featured in this article at the Winnipeg Free Press.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2025/08/22/former-u-s-congressman-urges-winnipeggers-to-help-war-battered-ukrainians-heal

08/17/2025

Join the CIC Winnipeg Branch and the City Councillor Brian Mayes for a presentation on the War in Ukraine by former US Congressman David Bonior.

Friday, August 22 · 1:30 - 3:30pm CDT

You must be registered to attend. Free registration link below. Space is limited; register soon to guarantee your spot!

Join the CIC Winnipeg Branch and the City of Winnipeg for a presentation on the War in Ukraine with former Congressman David Bonior.

08/01/2025

Greetings from CIC Winnipeg!

We hope you are having a good summer. At CIC Winnipeg we are busy planning our programming for the coming year and we are looking forward to our annual BBQ and annual meeting in August.
We will elect our branch executive for the upcoming year at the annual meeting. If you are interested in joining the Executive please get in touch with us at [email protected]

CIC memberships are required to sit on the executive or attend the BBQ/AGM. You can buy/renew your membership here if yours has expired: https://thecic.org/become-a-member/

If you aren't sure of the status of your membership, please email the branch at [email protected] and we will let you know.

Please consider joining the branch executive and buying a membership to support the work of the CIC.

When joining the CIC, you have the option of affiliating with one of our 18 local branches or joining as a National Office Member. If there are no CIC branches near you, a National Office membership is an ideal option.