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Matter is a 2SQTBIPOC-mandated art gallery and library, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community space.

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Matter is a 2SQTBIPOC-mandated art gallery and library, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community space.
💜 Open: Mon & Tues | 1-4pm
💜 Collage & Scoring Party: TBD

Matter Queer Space Manitoba is inviting Two-Spirit

Matter Queer Space Manitoba is inviting Two-Spirit artists to submit their artwork for the upcoming Two-Spirit group exhibition opening in September 2026 at the Matter Gallery.

Submission deadline: August 11, 2026 at 11:59pm | Link in bio for submission details.

'Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me' (curated by Anita Stallion & Lucas Corbin Cole)

Our stories are our legacy. When pieces of our stories are left out, we are leaving out important knowledge systems that might help someone on their journey.

Stories shape who we are, and how a story is told, and to whom, leaves a lasting impact. As Two-Spirit people, we carry unique perspectives on storytelling that are deeply rooted in where we come from and what we have had to endure.

‘Wiidabimishin: Sit Beside Me’ was inspired by how our knowledge systems as Indigenous people have been protected and preserved through oral and visual storytelling. There was a time where Indigenous and Two-Spirit peoples, as well as queer and trans people, similarly experienced erasure, forcing us to practice our culture in private. This showcase is a resurgence for our Two Spirit kin by celebrating how our intersectionality is a fundamental force of our legacy.

This is more than an art exhibit; it’s an invitation to sit beside us, learn where we come from, and discover how our Ancestral knowledge systems help us heal through creative expression.

@anita_stallion69 @lucascorbincole

Join us tomorrow as we celebrate the return of Mat

Join us tomorrow as we celebrate the return of Matter Pale Ale, created by @barnhammerbrewing in support of @mattermanitoba. The Matter team will be there to celebrate from 3pm to 6pm!

@roughageeatery will be popping up serving their tasty vegan comfort food. Plus there will be a Queer Maker’s Pop-Up—featuring local artists and makers @marikohamade & @artbysurrealist (3-6pm).

ABOUT THE BEER
In the words of the brewer, Jess (they/them): "Matter Pale Ale is a beer with heart. Blending creativity, craft and community to help support a meaningful cause in our city. The perfect fit for a warm summer day, this 4.2% pale ale is crisp and refreshing. The lively aroma of ripe grapefruit and dry white wine from Nelson Sauvin hops lead into the flavours of a lime zest glazed scone. Pale malt and malted oats from local Scythe Malting in Springstein MB, create a balanced and mild biscuit base for this vibrant, sessionable pale ale."

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25¢ from all cans of Matter Pale Ale will be donated to @mattermanitoba

$1 from all glasses of Matter beer sold this Saturday will also be donated!

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We look forward to seeing you! 💜

Last week our team had the chance to see behind th

Last week our team had the chance to see behind the scenes of the making of Matter Pale Ale at Barn Hammer Brewing! Swipe to see a glimpse into the process 🍻💜

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Join us Saturday, June 20th from 3pm-6pm at Barn Hammer Brewing to celebrate Matter Pale Ale!

💜 Vegan comfort food available from @roughageeatery

💜 Queer Maker’s Pop-Up with artists @marikohamade and @artbysurrealist

💜 25¢ from every can of Matter Pale Ale will be donated to Matter

💜 $1 from each glass of Matter beer sold on Saturday will also be donated!

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Matter Queer Space Manitoba Inc.

Matter Queer Space Manitoba Inc. (Matter) is located on Treaty 1 territory, the stolen, ancestral, and traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiw, Anishiniw, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. Our water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation.

433 Graham Avenue – Lower Level*
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0L8

© 2025 Matter Queer Space Manitoba Inc.

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