"The Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport Hotel opened in October 2022 as one of the newest Indigenous-owned hotels in Canada. The 132-room hotel is owned by the Long Plain First Nation, which is located on Treaty One Territory on Long Plain Madison Reserve, Winnipeg’s first urban reserve. The hotel has an east-facing main entrance and a curved design, which reflects Indigenous traditions. Unique art created by Long Plain artists appears in every guest room, and there’s a large focal piece on each floor near the elevator. The 5,800 square feet of meeting space includes a Knowledge Keepers’ area where Elders and Indigenous leaders can gather. There’s bilingual signage throughout the hotel in English and Ojibway. A gift shop called Kookum’s Korner sells authentic Indigenous products. The on-site restaurant is Manoomin, which means “wild rice” in Ojibway. It features an Indigenous-inspired menu created by a First Nations Red Seal Chef, a rigorous certification program in Canada that distinguishes a chef for having a high standard of qualification." - Debbie Olsen
