Lifesaving Society Manitoba

National Drowning Prevention Week
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-26
National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) is held annually during the third week of July, coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25.
How to Participate
Community Events:

Organize or attend: Local water safety demonstrations, swimming lessons, or CPR training sessions.
Social Media Campaigns: Share water safety tips and statistics using hashtags like #NDPW2026
Advocacy: Request a mayoral proclamation to officially recognize National Drowning Prevention Week in your city or town.
Education: Teach children and adults about safe swimming practices, life jacket use, and emergency response skills.
Support Organizations: Donate or volunteer with Lifesaving Society Manitoba.

More information to be announced…

Winnipeg Goldeyes Game Sponsored by Lifesaving Society Manitoba
2026-07-24 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Blue Cross Park, 1 Portage Avenue East, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B3N3, Canada
Join Lifesaving Society Manitoba as we cheer on the Winnipeg Goldeyes during National Drowning Prevention Week. Come hear our drowning prevention messages and contribute to the Goldeyes’ 50 50 draw. A portion of the proceeds go towards drowning prevention initiatives. Watch as Buddy the Lifeguard Dog throws out the first pitch!

World Drowning Prevention Day
2026-07-25
World Drowning Prevention Day is a global event aimed at raising awareness about the preventable nature of drowning and the urgent need for action to improve water safety. It is observed annually on July 25 and is a result of the UN General Assembly’s resolution on global drowning prevention. The day serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic impact of drowning on families and communities and to offer lifesaving solutions to prevent it. The event encourages all stakeholders, including governments, UN agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector, academia, and individuals, to participate in coordinated and multi-sectoral action to improve water safety and reduce preventable deaths.
How to Participate
Community Events:

Organize or attend: Local water safety demonstrations, swimming lessons, or CPR training sessions.
Social Media Campaigns: Share water safety tips and statistics.
Education: Teach children and adults about safe swimming practices, life jacket use, and emergency response skills.
Support Organizations: Donate or volunteer with Lifesaving Society Manitoba.

2025 Boat Sober – August Long Weekend
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-03
Boating while intoxicated is a factor in many boating fatalities/drowning deaths every year in Manitoba.
To raise awareness and reduce impairment-related deaths, Lifesaving Society Manitoba and the Canadian Safe Boating Council are stressing the importance of Boating Sober. The campaign is supported by Manitoba RCMP, the Winnipeg Police Service, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, and MADD Winnipeg.
With the summer boating season in high gear, the August 1st – August 3rd long weekend is the perfect time to remind Canadian boaters about the need to Boat Sober. Combined with sun, wind, waves and the rocking motion of the boat, the effects of alcohol, prescription medication, and recreational drugs on the water can be greatly increased.
Operation Dry Water – Boat Sober is aimed at reducing the number of impairment-related accidents and fatalities on the water while fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol and drug use while boating. The end goal is to achieve safer and more enjoyable recreational boating.
For more information, visit www.csbc.ca www.betterboater.ca and www.lifesaving.mb.ca.
