Manitoba Chapter - Canadian Celiac Association

01/31/2026

Next weekend!!

🩷The Manitoba Chapter invites you to our February Meeting! 🎀

Date: February 7, 2026
Location: 910 Sturgeon Road
Time: Doors open at 10:00 AM

What to Bring:
* yourself and $7 for an entry ticket per person
* A gluten-free item for our Harvest Hampers,
* And of course, your little ones!

This month, we’re excited to welcome Mika Peterson from Manitoba Harvest. And don’t forget to stop by our featured vendor booth, Nosh on This.

01/31/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the 26th Annual Manitoba Celiac Association Walk-a-Thon & BBQ!

A fun, family-friendly day bringing our community together in support of celiac disease awareness, education, and advocacy.

🗓 June 6, 2026
📍 Assiniboine Park

Whether you’re walking, cheering, or staying for the BBQ, we’d love to see you there 💚

More details coming soon!

01/29/2026

📣 Important Reminder for Our Celiac Community📣

We want to take a moment to gently remind our community of an important safety principle:

For individuals with celiac disease, the only bakeries considered safe are those that are 100% dedicated gluten-free and that follow strict, verified gluten-free production standards.

There has been renewed discussion online and in the media about bread made with traditional grains and long fermentation processes, with claims that fermentation “breaks down gluten.”

It’s important to clarify:
👉 There is no scientific evidence that fermentation, sourdough methods, or special processing makes gluten-containing grains safe for people with celiac disease.

While fermentation can change the structure of gluten, it does not eliminate the immunogenic gluten peptides that trigger the autoimmune response in celiac disease. Even trace amounts can cause intestinal damage, sometimes without immediate symptoms.

Please keep in mind:
•“Low gluten,” “easier to digest,” or “broken down gluten” does not mean safe for celiac disease
•Symptoms are not a reliable indicator of harm, damage can occur “silently”
•Only foods that are certified gluten-free or produced in a dedicated gluten-free facility should be considered safe

We also want to hear from you.

If you have:
•Encountered a bakery or business stating that their process makes gluten safe for people with celiac disease
•Been told (in person or online) that a gluten-containing product is safe for celiac disease
•Become unwell after consuming a product marketed this way

Please consider:
•Reaching out to our chapter so we are aware
•Contacting your local/provincial health inspector to report misleading claims

Our goal is education and safety, not blame. Misinformation around celiac disease can unintentionally put people at risk, and sharing accurate, evidence-based information helps protect our entire community.

If you ever have questions about gluten-free safety, certification, or how to assess food claims, we are always here to help 💚

01/22/2026

Researchers at the University of Alberta are looking for parents or caregivers of children and youth (0–19 yrs) who live in Canada with Celiac Disease and/or Canadian adults with Celiac Disease to complete a brief survey (10-15 mins) on household food insecurity, high costs of gluten free foods and Canadian food banks. If you are interested to participate, please fill out the survey https://redcap.link/cre09h7m. 💚💙💚

For any questions, please email Dr. Diana Mager at mager@ualberta.ca. Thanks so much for your participation

01/22/2026

Researchers at the University of Alberta are looking for parents or caregivers of children and youth (0–19 yrs) who live in Canada with Celiac Disease and/or Canadian adults with Celiac Disease to complete a brief survey (10-15 mins) on household food insecurity, high costs of gluten free foods and Canadian food banks. If you are interested to participate, please fill out the survey https://redcap.link/cre09h7m.

For any questions, please email Dr. Diana Mager at mager@ualberta.ca. Thanks so much for your participation

01/15/2026

We’re officially on Google 🍞✨

If you’ve stopped in, grabbed a treat, or supported us along the way, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review — it helps more than you know 🤍

Just search “Gabbys Gluten Free Goodies” on Google!

01/13/2026

Join us at our February meeting for another Manitoba Celiac Kids club activity! A morning made for kids, families, and extra syrup 🥞✨

Pancakes, pajamas, games, and gluten-free breakfast! 👛🩷

01/13/2026

🩷The Manitoba Chapter invites you to our February Meeting! 🎀

Date: February 7, 2026
Location: 910 Sturgeon Road
Time: Doors open at 10:00 AM

What to Bring:
* yourself and $7 for an entry ticket per person
* A gluten-free item for our Harvest Hampers,
* And of course, your little ones!

This month, we’re excited to welcome Mika Peterson from Manitoba Harvest. And don’t forget to stop by our featured vendor booth, Nosh on This.

12/31/2025

AH ! YES I SEE MOST OF YOU THINK LIKE ME FOOOOD LOL

12/20/2025