Future Events
May 14, 2026: Moose Hide Campaign Day
Register Today!
Moose Hide Campaign Day is a day of ceremony where all Canadians are called to join together to take a stand against violence towards women, children and all those along the gender continuum and to take practical steps for our collective journey of reconciliation. Registration is FREE to all participants! Together, we are making a change.
Livestream from Toronto, Ontario
The livestream originating from Toronto, Ontario. will feature a Keynote address from Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, along with a message of hope from Co-founders Raven and Paul Lacerte on how we can all work together to end gender based violence in Canada.
You can watch at one of the many community gatherings across Canada, or with family and loved ones via YouTube.
Virtual Workshops
Each year, these sessions are a meaningful opportunity to hear from Knowledge Keepers and leaders whose words stay with us long after the day is over.
Choose from workshops including:
- Meeting the Moment we’re in as Men
- The Physical and Spiritual Benefits of Fasting
- Kizhe Ininwag: Being a Kind Man
- Cultivating Safe Spaces
- An Introduction to Non-Violent Communication
- Indigenous Trama & Equity Informed Practice
- H.O.P.E Personal Development
Past Events
May 4-5, 2026: Sudbury – Red Dress Day
Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5th. The day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada.
May 5, 2026: Thunder Bay – Red Dress Run & National Day of Awareness for MMIW Walk & Vigil
May 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay, ON
May 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
National Day of Awareness for MMIW Walk & Vigil
Marina Park Dr, Thunder Bay, ON

May 10, 2026: Thunder Bay – A Walk for Healing – Heartbeat of the Drum
Friday, March 6, 2026: Knowledge Sharing Circle – Big Drum Teachings with Bryden Kiwenzie
Thursday, March 5, 2026: Indigenous Recruitment Event for University Students & Allied Health Professionals!

Friday, January 23, 2026: Copper Vessel Necklace Teachings & Crafting your own with Laurie & Perry McLeod-Shabogesic
Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Knowledge Sharing Circle with Geesohns Manitowabi
Friday, November 21: OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION
Join us in celebrating community, reflecting on the milestones of the past two decades, and learning more about Canada’s first independent medical university.
Friday, November 21, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NOSM University in Thunder Bay
955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay
NOSM University in Sudbury
935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury
RSVP Link
ONLINE – November 5, 2025: Indigenous Recruitment Event
🗓️ November 5, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM EST
📍 Online via Webex
📧 Register: IA.Recruitment@nosm.ca
Tuesday, September 23, 2025: Indigenous Medical Learner & Physician Mentorship Gathering – SUDBURY CAMPUS
Join Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) to share dinner followed by an evening of mentorship. You do not need to be a member to attend & we will gladly provide info on who we are at IPAC, what we do & how you can benefit from joining us. Connect with fellow Indigenous medical learners & physicians from NOSM University & the area to grow your network & share the spirit of medical education.
Sudbury Campus
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 25, 2025: Indigenous Medical Learner & Physician Mentorship Gathering – THUNDER BAY CAMPUS
Join Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) to share dinner followed by an evening of mentorship. You do not need to be a member to attend & we will gladly provide info on who we are at IPAC, what we do & how you can benefit from joining us. Connect with fellow Indigenous medical learners & physicians from NOSM University & the area to grow your network & share the spirit of medical education.
Thunder Bay Campus
Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.



















