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Graduates celebrate at Access Program Graduation 2022-2023

May 23, 2023 — 
“Access provides the support you need, no matter your age. Once you jump over fear, the sky is the limit. For me, it means so much to celebrate with my community that supported me throughout.” - Rachel Simpson

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Indigenous student with star blanket and medallion.

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Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards for Access Program students

December 15, 2022 — 
“This is a huge honour to be recognized for my accomplishments. It is validating and it reminds me of the strength it took to get here." - April Quill

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Two people stand beside an easel with art on it.

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Access Program art piece unveiled

October 14, 2022 — 
“We wanted an image to represent all we do and all we are. We were provided with this image.” - Diedre Desmarais

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Access Program students celebrate graduation.

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Grads celebrate at Access Program Graduation Celebration

June 3, 2022 — 
'I never thought I would attend university in my life... And now, because of Access, I am here... To be there and honoured meant a lot to me. I was truly touched,' - Tyler Koswin

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Jesse McGregor hosts the Access virtual grad celebration

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Access Program hosts virtual graduation celebration

May 27, 2021 — 
Celebrating the success of 33 students who earned degrees in wide range of disciplines

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Access undergrad student publishes paper in scientific journal

April 12, 2021 — 
“I was very grateful to work with Kevin. He was an excellent teacher. He helped to shape me into a better researcher. He inspired me.” - Christie Lavallée

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Father goes back to school to be a dietitian

March 26, 2021 — 
“I was thinking of university and Access was just what I was looking for. It is what someone like me needs. I was very excited to know it was here for us.” - Mark Mercer

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Access student makes her grandfather proud

March 26, 2021 — 
“I am doing it for my grandfather. He was really proud of me." - Kiana Tait

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The path to Migizii Agamik in winter

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Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards for Access Program students

February 17, 2021 — 
“I really love living in the North, being on the land, near the water, with the people. This is my home. These are my people. I want to give back." - Sandi Hart

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Taylor Tutkaluke outside in winter

Kinesiology student appreciates support and resources of Access Program

January 28, 2021 — 
I definitely recommend "Access to anyone starting university. Access goes above and beyond to provide us with support. I can’t imagine my university experience without it." - Taylor Tutkaluke

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