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Echoes Beneath the Dome

The dome of St. Boniface Archdiocese rises with quiet dignity, a structure as solemn as it is beautiful.
Tony Eetak July 6, 2025
The dome of the St. Boniface Archdiocese rises with quiet dignity over Winnipeg’s historic French quarter, a structure as solemn as it is beautiful. Caught in the crisp contrast of winter sun and shadow, the building’s architectural grace tells a story of leadership and legacy. The Romanesque lines and tall, narrow windows evoke the traditions of the Church, while its presence reminds visitors of the enduring role St. Boniface has played in shaping Métis, Francophone, and Catholic identities.

The dome of the St. Boniface Archdiocese rises with quiet dignity over Winnipeg’s historic French quarter, a structure as solemn as it is beautiful. Caught in the crisp contrast of winter sun and shadow, the building’s architectural grace tells a story of leadership and legacy. The Romanesque lines and tall, narrow windows evoke the traditions of the Church, while its presence reminds visitors of the enduring role St. Boniface has played in shaping Métis, Francophone, and Catholic identities.

Cathedral and Cloud at the Crossroads of Past and Present

The stark silhouette of the Archdiocese of St. Boniface church dome rises defiantly against the sky, its neoclassical lines softened by decades of memory. Standing beneath its storied presence in Winnipeg’s Francophone heart, you’re reminded of the site’s resilience. Though the old cathedral was destroyed by fire a very long time ago, what remains continues to shape the spirit of St. Boniface, casting long shadows over generations that have passed beneath its arches—both mourners and dreamers alike.

In the winter hush, you can almost hear the voices of Métis leaders and parishioners, echoing from the stone like whispers carried on wind. This space feels like a painting in motion—grief and reverence, history and hope—framed in the soft contrast of light and shadow. Here, time bends, and the cathedral stands not as a relic, but as a vessel of memory.

Winnipeg in Black and White

With a great many of our team enjoying a well-earned summer break, we’re taking a look back at some of the captivating photos exhibited earlier this year as part of our Fall and Winter 2024-2025 program. That program was an incredible journey where we gained skills in photography, editing, and curating content, and learned how to effectively communicate our artistic work. We’re grateful for the support that made this possible, particularly from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 program.

View more images in our online gallery: Winnipeg in Black and White

About the Author

Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak

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Tony Eetak is an emerging artist, musician and culture connector from Arviat, Nunavut, now exploring the arts in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A founding member of the Art Borups Corners, Tony has a demonstrated passion for photography, music, composition, and visual arts. With over five years of experience as a dedicated volunteer, collaborator and co-funder of several arts projects, Tony has been involved in various participatory arts events through organizations like the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, and Our People, Our Climate. His contributions earned him recognition as a National Role Model by Global Dignity Canada in 2023. His work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.

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