Celebrating Métis stories News Archive
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Students
Reconnecting with the Métis culture
February 22, 2022 —
As one of three distinct Indigenous groups in Canada, the Métis people face a specific set of challenges that are unique to them.
![The Metis sash on the statue of Louis Riel at UM](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_9956-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous
Celebrating Louis Riel Day: Our Way
February 11, 2022 —
Sharing how we can all participate in our own ways to honour Louis Riel and celebrate the Métis Nation
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Indigenous
Dr. Catherine Cook’s term as Vice-President (Indigenous) extended
February 2, 2022 —
Dr. Cook to continue advancing Indigenous engagement and success at UM
![Métis artist and scholar Katherine Boyer](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IndigenousScholars_MeetTheScholars_UMTodayGraphic_KatherineBoyer-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous
Métis artist and assistant professor uses her craft to give back what she has learned
March 3, 2021 —
School of Art assistant professor continues learning as an artist to pass on knowledge as an educator
![Music alumna Julie Lumsden](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC00867-150x150.jpg)
Music alumna finds ways to showcase talent, explore Métis heritage during pandemic
February 12, 2021 —
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and play, Desautels Faculty of Music alumna and rising star Julie Lumsden [BMus(Perf)/15] has continued to find ways to showcase her talent and explore her Métis heritage