# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' | Two-Spirit Group Exhibit - Opening Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: We are thrilled to invite you to the opening night of 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me', a Two-Spirit Group Exhibit curated by Anita Stallion & Lucas Corbin Cole.

- Event Details -
Date: Friday, September 11th
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Matter Queer Space Manitoba Inc. (433 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB)
Cost: Pay what you can / By donation (all proceeds go to Matter)
Additional open gallery dates TBD

- Exhibit Description -
Our stories are our legacy. When pieces of our stories are left out, we are leaving out important knowledge systems that might help someone on their journey.
Stories shape who we are, and how a story is told, and to whom, leaves a lasting impact. As Two-Spirit people, we carry unique perspectives on storytelling that are deeply rooted in where we come from and what we have had to endure.
‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ was inspired by how our knowledge systems as Indigenous people have been protected and preserved through oral and visual storytelling. There was a time where Indigenous and Two-Spirit peoples, as well as queer and trans people, similarly experienced erasure, forcing us to practice our culture in private. This showcase is a resurgence for our Two Spirit kin by celebrating how our intersectionality is a fundamental force of our legacy.
This is more than an art exhibit; it’s an invitation to sit beside us, learn where we come from, and discover how our Ancestral knowledge systems help us heal through creative expression.

@anitastallionywg & @lucascorbincole

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A note on accessibility: 
Matter Gallery is stair-access only at this time and we recognize this is a barrier. We are working to secure grants to address this access need. In the meantime, images of the artwork/exhibit will be available on our website after the exhibit closes. For questions about accessibility, please send us a DM or emails us at info@mattermantioba.org. 

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Funders:
Thank you to the The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Foundation (@downiewenjack) and Pride Winnipeg (@pridewinnipeg) for making this exhibit possible.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winnipeg/wiidabimishin-sit-beside-me-two-spirit-group-exhibit-opening-night/200030657454402
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winnipeg
- **state**: MB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 433 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Manitoba R3C 0M3
- **lat**: 49.89089
- **long**: -97.14886
- **full address**: 433 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Manitoba R3C 0M3

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' | Two-Spirit Group Exhibit - Opening Night being held?
  - **A:** 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' | Two-Spirit Group Exhibit - Opening Night takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 433 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Manitoba R3C 0M3.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' | Two-Spirit Group Exhibit - Opening Night?
  - **A:** 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' | Two-Spirit Group Exhibit - Opening Night is organized by Matter Manitoba.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' | Two-Spirit Group Exhibit - Opening Night is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winnipeg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' | Two-Spirit Group Exhibit - Opening Night sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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