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National Ribbon Skirt Day

January 4, 2024 — 
January 4, 2024, marks the second annual National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada – a day to learn more about and to celebrate Indigenous culture, traditions, histories and contributions. While this national day has only recently been established, ribbon skirts are a centuries-old symbol of identity, adaptation and survival for Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people.

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Colourful art installation at the Active Living Centre.

Student-led group aims to decolonize UM campus art

October 25, 2023 — 
The Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program (ISLIAPP) is looking for passionate Indigenous students at the University of Manitoba to join a committee that aims to decolonize art collections on UM campuses.

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Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering our Gifts – A Journey of Indigenous Art and Expression

September 6, 2023 — 
Art has long been recognized as a gift that has the power to transcend time, culture, and boundaries. It has the capacity to bridge generations, spark conversations, and cultivate understanding.

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School of Art Gallery launches new program to empower the next generation of Indigenous artists.

June 1, 2023 — 
School of Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new program, "Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering our Gifts"

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Celebrating Indigenous health principles through art

April 14, 2022 — 
Artist Kristin Flattery shares her vision and talent with FKRM

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Lenses art reception at The Centre

Art reception at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning invites discussions of conciliation and reconciliation

April 20, 2018 — 
In partnership with the School of Art, students' art works from the course, 'The Art of the North American Aboriginal Peoples', was exhibited at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.

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Hoops for now

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

New mural connecting Indigenous knowledges and The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

April 18, 2018 — 
As part of an initiative to create connections between faculty and Indigenous knowledges, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning unveiled their commissioned art mural created by two talented Indigenous students.

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

‘Lenses’ Art Reception — April 4, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

April 2, 2018 — 
'Lenses’ Art Reception, held at The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (65 Dafoe Road) on Wednesday, April 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Sébastien Aubin. // Photo by Sammi St Clair

‘no brighter in the middle’ – the interconnected works of Sébastien Aubin

February 26, 2018 — 
U of M’s first Indigenous Designer in Residence shares his experiences

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Coast Salish artist Luke Marston carved the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Bentwood Box.

Q&A with TRC Bentwood Box artist Luke Marston

January 26, 2017 — 
After a long journey of healing, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Bentwood Box has finally made it home to the NCTR

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