Recovery Day Winnipeg

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Hundreds of people gathered recently at The Forks in Winnipeg to celebrate those who have recovered and to uplift and support people battling addiction.

It was a beautiful day of celebrating recovery and connecting with individuals and other agencies doing great work in the community. The community event featured hundreds of people coming together to celebrate recovery from addiction, raise awareness, and remind others that help is available. Lillian Cook of Sagkeeng First Nation held a sign that read “Recovery is Possible” and shared her story of overcoming 25 years of addiction and being sober for more than four years, crediting the strength provided by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for helping her stay sober.

The Recovery Day event featured live music and performances, food trucks, a kids’ zone, land-based teachings, and more. The event offered many people a chance to hear powerful stories from those who have overcome addiction while challenging the stigma around addiction. The event encouraged people who are struggling to seek support and know that recovery is possible.

Source: Justin Fiacconi, CBC

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

Taking Charge! staff were honored to attend Recovery Day Winnipeg on Sunday. It was a beautiful day of celebrating recovery and connecting with individuals and other agencies doing great work in our community!

08/31/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Recovery Day 2026! Your presence made this year absolutely unforgettable! 🎉 Together, we celebrated the spirit of recovery and showcased how attainable and sustainable recovery truly is.

A massive shoutout to our amazing volunteers, generous sponsors, inspiring speakers, and talented performers—this event wouldn’t have been possible without you!

We can’t wait to do it all over again next year! Until then, keep shining! 🌟

Our photographer, Amy, has uploaded all the photos from yesterday's event, which are accessible at the link in our bio.
Thank you, Amy!

08/30/2026

Since its inauguration in 2018 W***y Dogs Inc has been a part of Recovery Day Winnipeg. We will see you at the Forks tomorrow August 30 from 11am-5pm.

08/29/2026

Meet Vince, owner of Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro and a proud supporter of Recovery Day Winnipeg. In this video, Vince shares why recovery matters to him and why creating a community where no one feels alone matters so much. 💚

Join us this Sunday, August 30th, 2026, at The Forks as we come together to celebrate healing, hope, and recovery.

From everyone at Shelly’s Bistro. We see you. We love you. You belong!

Shelly's Indigenous Bistro

08/28/2026

Sponsor Highlight!✨🤝

A heartfelt thank you to The City of Winnipeg for supporting Recovery Day 2026.

It's refreshing to see our community come together.

​The City of Winnipeg is the municipal government corporation that manages public services, local infrastructure, and civic governance for Manitoba's capital.

Led by a mayor and 15 ward councillors, the administration is overseen by a Chief Administrative Officer who directs specialized municipal departments.
​The organization maintains critical operations including the Winnipeg Police Service, Fire Paramedic Service, transit networks, and water systems.

It also manages public parks, community grants, and libraries, providing resident access through its central 311 service.

Thank you, Winnipeg, for your continued support of Recovery Day!

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08/27/2026