The Manitoba Fibre Festival, started in 2013 in Winnipeg, is a registered non-profit organization supported by an enthusiastic and appreciative community.
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Mission
The Manitoba Fibre Festival creates an environment that brings together producers and crafts people to build up and support a growing fibre arts industry and community in Manitoba.
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Intention
We take pride in offering a friendly, supportive venue for learning new skills, for creative collaboration, and for celebrating local resources.
We value diversity and accessibility. At our events everyone is welcomed, accepted and respected; regardless of your age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ability, national or ethnic origin, political or religious belief or non-belief.
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Reconciliation
The Manitoba Fibre Festival venue is located on Treaty 1 territory, the original land of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anishininewuk, and Dakota Oyate, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Metis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we wish to move forward in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration with Indigenous communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to live here, to raise our fibre-producing animals on this land, and to create and share with others who appreciate the direct connection of fibre arts to the land on which we live.
Meet the Team
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Anna Hunter
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Board of Directors / Ag End
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ash alberg
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Board of Directors / Marketing & Social Media
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Christel Lanthier
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Board of Directors / Programmes en français
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Florence Barnsley
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Board of Directors / Finance & Accounting
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Hillary King
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Board of Directors / Workshops
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Mandy Furney
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Board of Directors / Finance & Accounting
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Marilyn Firth
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Board of Directors / Grants
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Noel Galuschik
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Board of Directors / Site Coordinator
Founder
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Margaret Brook
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Founder / Chair 2013-2024
Paying it forward
A portion of admission fees collected will be donated to Ka Ni Kanichihk, “Those Who Lead”, a Winnipeg-based organization offering Indigenous-designed and led programs and services essential for bringing about meaningful social transformation. Ka Ni Kanichihk provides education and job-skills training, support for women and families, and mentorship.