In the heart of the storm, bison face adversity head-on.
Help Toba Centre face challenges and protect children.
#BisonOnTheBlvd
Feel the Spirit of the Bison on Roblin Boulevard!
MAY – OCTOBER 2025
As symbols of strength and resilience, bison stand together to protect their young. Inspired by this collaborative, protective nature, Toba Centre and Graffiti Art Programming have teamed up to bring the Bison on the Boulevard art installation to Winnipeg’s Roblin Boulevard.
From May through to October 2025, children, youth, and families on their way to Toba Centre will pass by the herd of concrete bison – each lovingly painted by a Manitoba artist and a symbol that their community is with them. Standing together, each bison brings something unique to the herd, just as the team at Toba Centre and the community bring unique and important pieces to Manitoba’s coordinated response to child abuse.
Our hope for the community is that this installation will spark conversation, raise awareness of the issue of child abuse and of Toba Centre, and inspire the community to get involved. As a community, this is our opportunity to give back what has been taken, to show children they are valued, and that their community is behind them.
Follow Toba Centre on social for updates on Bison on the Boulevard!
If you’re interested in sponsoring a bison, please contact Marina Lovell at [email protected] or 204.583.1941.
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Bison on the Boulevard.
See the progression of the bison and hear from many of the amazing folks who brought it all to life – Graffiti Art Programming’s Steve Wilson, sculptor Alfred Widmer, several artists, concrete production company Amrize, Elder Billie Schibler, our fantastic project committee, and more.
AT THE HEART OF THE STORM, YOU’LL FIND
A place to be heard, helped, & healed
For children and youth who have experienced abuse, Toba Centre provides wraparound support. Our team of professionals from law enforcement, child protection, medical, mental health, and other support services work together from one location to help young people and their families throughout their healing journey.
Cows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges toward it – and gets through it quicker. Whenever I’m confronted with a tough challenge, I do not prolong the torment, I become the buffalo.
– Wilma Mankiller
MORE THAN
1 in 3
Canadians report experiencing some form of child abuses
200,000
investigations of child abuse and neglect in Canada annually
When survivors of abuse tell their story it can reinforce feelings of strength and perseverance. We honour and celebrate their resiliency!
Hon. Janice Filmon
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