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Habitat Canada invites you to the 2023 National Conference and AGM. This year’s theme is “Driving Success Across the Federation: Activate Your Superpower” and we’re excited to welcome federation members from across Canada to the beautiful city of Winnipeg. The National Conference and AGM is a once-a-year opportunity for all of us to come together to learn, network, collaborate, and celebrate!

Our agenda is packed with insightful presentations that are sure to provoke meaningful conversations and inspire all of us to think about how we can tap into our superpower to drive success for ourselves, our teams, our organization, and the families we serve. Not to mention tons of opportunities to get to know each other better and have fun! Register today!

Conference Highlights

• Forum Dinners and Networking
• ReCharge Lounge
• Habitat Store
• Morning Health and Wellness Sessions
• Welcome Tour and Dinner
• St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program – On-Site Visit
• Meaning of Home Winner Presentation and Book Signing
• Awards Celebration Gala and Dinner: Midsummer Night’s Dream

Networking

One of the greatest takeaways from any conference is the new relationships that are made through networking.

Habitat Store

Meeting Room 6 - RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

7:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Put the Habitat Store on your list of things to do at conference. Take some branded apparel and goodies home for your staff, volunteers, and yourself. T-shirts, jackets, polo shirts, notepads, mints, and hammer pins will be available for purchase.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and build homes on Treaty 1 territory, the ancestral homelands of the Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and the birthplace and homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. We recognize the past and are committed to moving forward in partnership with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit to continue the reconciliation and healing process.

Click here to learn more about RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg’s Journey to Truth & Reconciliation. For more information on their Indigenous Art collection click here.

Terry Petkau's Celebration of Life

Terry Petkau, a beloved member of our Habitat family, passed away on December 22, 2022. Everyone is welcome to join the Petkau & Habitat for Humanity family in Celebration of Terry Petkau’s Life.

Thursday, May 11th 2023 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg | Delta Grand Ballroom

350 St Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB

light refreshments to follow

Explore Winnipeg

Looking for something to do in your free time? Tourism Winnipeg offers plenty of local attractions, tours, shopping, and events. #onlyinthepeg

Click here to view the 2023 Winnipeg Visitor's Guide

Discover the best places to eat and drink in the city!

An Afternoon at The Forks
Lobby – Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg | 1p.m.

Not attending the AGM, but looking for something to do on Friday afternoon? Join us at The Forks! Come experience an exceptional array of dining options, fantastic local makers and retailers, a constantly changing slate of entertainment and events, and many unique attractions that encompass the site’s natural, historic and built features.

We will meet in the Delta foyer and walk over together. Please remember to register so we don’t leave anyone behind.

'Made Here' Pop-Up Shop

Make sure to stop by the Made Here Pop-Up Shop on Wednesday and Thursday and take a little piece of Winnipeg home with you!

Made Here is the place to find premier handmade products and designs from a selection of Manitoba makers and artisans. The best part: a portion of all proceeds support Manitoba children’s charities.

Store Hours:
(located in the East Concourse)

Wednesday, May 10 – 7:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Thursday, May 11 – 7:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Credit Debit and Cash Accepted

Instagram: @madeheremb

Made Here: We're 100% local heart.

Social Media

We encourage you to share your conference stories and photos using #HabitatConference2023.

Follow @HabitatCanada on Facebook, Instagram, and especially Twitter, where we’ll be sharing conference takeaways, and big ideas from our inspiring speakers and guests.

Make sure you’re also following:

Julia Deans - President and CEO, Habitat Canada - @juliadeans

Habitat Manitoba on Twitter @Habitat_MB, Facebook HabitatforHumanityManitoba and Instagram @habitatforhumanitymb!