Join us for an evening of networking, reflection on the past year's accomplishments, current happenings and discussions about the future of CDPs in Manitoba. Your presence and contributions are integral to the success of MACD, and we genuinely value your input.

In addition, MACD members will elect a new Board of Directors. Please stay tuned for more information on how to nominate yourself or be nominated for the Board of Directors.

Keynote Speaker: Michael Redhead Champagne (see bio below)

Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2026

Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm

In-person Location: Power Corporation Atrium - Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex, University of Winnipeg

599 Portage Avenue

Online Location: Zoom link will be supplied no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the AGM

Michael Redhead Champagne Full Biography

Michael Redhead Champagne is an Ininew speaker, host, author, on-screen personality and advocate for children, youth and families and is committed to systems change through love, equity and justice. Originally from Shamattawa First Nation, Michael has spent most of his life in the North End of Winnipeg and now travels to different territories sharing stories, community organizing models and published works including his first children's book "We Need Everyone", a graphic novel/creation story about him, "Little By Little: You Can Change The World", both with HighWater Press. A sought-after public speaker, event host, published author, critical thinker, systems challenger and community organizer, he has also appeared on various political panels, podcasts and television shows including APTN’s First Contact & Michif Country. Michael is knowledgeable in various subject areas including youth engagement, health, child welfare, education and creating action plans. He is an avid volunteer, co-founder of Zoongizi Ode Inc, community curator for North End History, organizes the Ininimotan Language Table & hosts the annual North End Graduation Walk. Michael applies strength-based perspectives and humour to solve complicated challenges and believes that Indigenous knowledge will save the world.

(Bio supplied by speaker)