Encountering the Other: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre
Interview with Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, professor at the University of Manitoba, writer, and columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press
Interviewers: Matte Downey and Christine Jamieson
This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Theological Studies at the University of Concordia.
In this session, Niigaan Sinclair will discuss his recent book, Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre. Described as a “beacon on the path to reconciliation,” Wînipêk offers a narrative of both hardship and profound resilience, re-orienting our understanding of the country from its geographic and cultural heart. Dr. Sinclair challenges us to look beyond the periphery and understand the story of Canada through an Indigenous lens, moving past mere acknowledgement toward genuine restoration. As we explore the themes of history, place, and relationship, the discussion will be guided by one overarching question:
Guided by the principles of reconciliation, how might we imagine and shape a shared future together in a “good way”?
Date: Wednesday April 1, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: 1450 Guy Street, John Molson Building, 9th floor
Price: 25$Â Â
For students studying for credit at an educational institution, a discounted price of 15$ is offered. Please call 514-935-9585 for details.
About the TMI 2026 Spring Series:
As we celebrate the Thomas More Institute’s 80th anniversary, we keep returning to the question that has guided us since 1945: How can we enrich public life through deeper understanding and shared inquiry? We seek to do this through our core programming, as well as by hosting the Annual Spring Interview Series. Launched in 1956 to celebrate the Institute’s tenth anniversary, and initially a single annual lecture, the event soon expanded into a multi-part series of talks and later into an interactive format that paired lectures with open discussion. By the mid-1990s, this evolution culminated in the Annual Spring Interview Series, bringing leading scholars into direct conversation with the public. The series has long supported scholars, emerging scholars, and leading educators by offering a forum for exchange and connection with others in related fields of study.
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