02/03/2026
Family, friends, colleagues, and community members are welcome to gather to remember and celebrate Dr. Lavallee’s remarkable leadership, compassion, and lifelong commitment to First Nations health and wellness.
This event is open to the public
📅 Friday, February 13, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
📍 Victoria Inn, North Centennial Ballroom - 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg
For those unable to attend in person, the celebration will be livestreamed.
Additional details, including information related to a foundation award being established in Dr. Lavallee’s honour, will be shared in the coming weeks.
All are welcome as we gather in gratitude, reflection, and remembrance.
Dr. Lavallee's family, and Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM), alongside our partners and the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Southern Chiefs' Organization, First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, Manitoba Métis Federation, Keewatin Tribal Council and Ongomiizwin - Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing, invite you to join us in honouring the life and legacy of Dr. Barry Lavallee.