CIC Winnipeg Branch

The Winnipeg Branch delivers an annual speaker program between September and June. Our speakers include academics, professionals, advocates, and practitioners from all backgrounds representing a wide range of opinions. Our events are free to the public, while CIC members enjoy exclusive access to the speakers.

We showcase local speakers and external speakers to engage Manitobans in discussions about Canadian foreign policy.

We hold in-person, virtual and hybrid events, and additionally sponsor student conferences, such as the J. W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference at the University of Manitoba.

Our Branch is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equity in all that we do. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We expect all working with our Branch to embrace respect and tolerance as core principles of our work and to express them in interactions and through everyday practices.

We recognise that Canadian foreign policy is a product of the complex interplay between our national values and interests, and the policies, behaviours, and perspectives of other states. We encourage discussion on any topic that provides insight about the ideas that influence the behaviour of states and individuals, and aspire to help Canadians develop the knowledge necessary to find their way in a complex and competitive world.

The Winnipeg Branch was originally formed in 1928 as a Branch of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CIIA), from three local groups known as the Canadian League. The Winnipeg Branch, the largest of the original 1928 CIIA branches, was one of the most active branches during the 1930s. In 1935, the Winnipeg Branch began sponsoring popular radio broadcasts on international affairs. John W. Dafoe, editor of the Winnipeg Free Press, contributed greatly to the growth and success of the Branch, first as vice-president and later president of the CIIA. On 19 November 2008, the Winnipeg Branch was the first Branch created under the auspices of the Canadian International Council (CIC), successor to the CIIA.

Scholarship

The CIC Winnipeg Branch is offering two grants of $500 each to help Manitoba post-secondary students attend conferences related to global and international affairs. This funding is intended to support students in engaging with international issues and further developing their academic and professional interests.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your network and include it in your list of available grants.

Please find the application in Word format below the French text.

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La section de Winnipeg du CIC offre deux bourses de 500 $ destinées à des étudiants postsecondaires du Manitoba afin de les aider à participer à des conférences liées aux affaires mondiales et internationales. Cette bourse vise à soutenir l’engagement des étudiants envers les enjeux internationaux et à favoriser leur développement académique et professionnel.

Nous vous serions reconnaissants de bien vouloir partager cette opportunité dans votre réseau et de l’ajouter à votre liste de bourses disponibles.

Vous trouverez en pièce jointe le formulaire de demande en format Word.

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Featured Past Events

La Francophonie Manitobaine: Construire des Ponts et Rayonner à L’International – 24 Avril, 2026

On April 24, 2026, the Winnipeg Branch of the CIC co-sponsored an event welcoming ambassadors, members of the Francophone community, and representatives from the Government of Manitoba to discuss Manitoba’s role in international relations. A short write-up of the event is available here in English and French: https://thecic.org/event/1648899/

Beyond Borders: Navigating Careers in International Affairs – March 26, 2025

Students, young professionals, and experienced international affairs specialists came together to discuss careers in international affairs! A short write-up of the event is available here: https://thecic.org/event/cic-winnipeg-beyond-borders-networking-event/

War Crimes in Ukraine – May 24, 2023

Dr Kjell Andersen and Dr Orysia Kulick spoke to an audience of 42 interested and engaged Canadians about war crimes in Ukraine.