Media Advisory - IKEA Winnipeg Unveiling of New Indigenous-Inspired Spaces Event
The new Indigenous-inspired exhibition provides customers and co-workers with an inside look at life at home for an Indigenous family. With inspiration from a local Indigenous family, the exhibition shows how traditional Indigenous activities and practices come alive in a modern living room.
Raised in unison with the Indigenous community and IKEA Winnipeg co-workers, the tipi, sacred items and surrounding information offers customers a safe space to learn about indigenous culture in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
Working in lockstep with an Indigenous advisor, IKEA Winnipeg is on a journey to build relationships with the Indigenous community in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
IKEA Winnipeg launched their Truth & Reconciliation Roadmap outlining expectations and goals for truth and reconciliation through 2027.
When: June 21, 2025
10:00 AM: Arrival
10:15 AM: Opening remarks & ceremonial prayer and song
10:30 AM: Speeches from Indigenous representatives, IKEA leaders and special guests
10:45 AM: Indigenous artists to speak
11:00 AM: Indigenous dance performance
11:15 AM: Ribbon cutting and photo opportunity
11:30 AM: Feast and networking
12:00 PM: Event ends
Who: Remarks will be made by:
Lionel Houston, Indigenous elder and knowledge holder
Lesley Beardy, Indigenous advisor & curator
Micaela Gilbert, Indigenous artist (tipi design)
John Williams, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Leader, IKEA Canada
Carla Compton, MLA for Tuxedo, Province of Manitoba (TBD)
Jennifer Allen, Market Manager, IKEA Winnipeg
Andrea Dreilich, Communication & Interior Design Manager, IKEA Winnipeg
Where: IKEA Winnipeg - 500 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, R3P 1E7
Directions (in-store):
Upon entering the store, please head up the escalator to the Showroom area and follow the arrows. The event will be held in the Sofas section of the Living rooms department, and we will have co-workers assigned to greet customers and guests upon arrival.
Please RSVP interest of attendance to the media contact below. Please note that IKEA spokespersons will be available on site for interview opportunities.
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