Flag lowered for Wanbdi Wakita

December 15, 2025 —

The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building and the primary grouping of flags at University Crescent and Chancellor Matheson in memory of Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita, Unkan (Grandfather or Elder)-in-Residence for UM’s Access Program, effective immediately until sundown on Friday, December 19.

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