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Indigenous
Heart Garden takes over UM Quad for third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 28, 2023 —
310. That’s the number of orange hearts that make up the commemorative heart garden planted in the quad at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus. Each one represents the memory of a child lost to the residential school system, while also honouring Survivors and offering a commitment to reconciliation.
Promoting healing, education and reflection across the country
September 27, 2023 —
A member of the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, and an athlete who believes in the power of movement as medicine, UM law student Tréchelle Bunn founded a healing walk in July 2021 which has since grown into the Reconciliation Run, Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Half Marathon.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
School of Agriculture shares two more Indigenous Voices films
September 20, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba’s School of Agriculture has unveiled the second and third videos in the Indigenous Voices series, spotlighting Indigenous communities with rich agricultural traditions in Manitoba.
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Connect with UM alums at Indigenous Homecoming
September 11, 2023 —
Indigenous Homecoming is a time to connect and re-connect with UM Indigenous alumni. This year's Indigenous Alumni Connect event will feature a living library - an opportunity to hear the stories of celebrated UM alums who are making a difference in the community – good food and guided walking tours.
Hello, Haiku
September 11, 2023 —
What better way to capture the back-to-school vibe of fall than poetry.
Alumni
Homecoming 2023: Time to connect to our UM community
September 1, 2023 —
It's time to get connected or reconnected to UM staff, students, faculty, alumni and friends in-person or virtually. Register for Homecoming 2023.
Coming Soon! Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023
August 30, 2023 —
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is proud to be hosting Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 from September 25-30.
UM receives $12.5 million from feds to advance science research and innovation
August 29, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) is poised to push science research and innovation forward with the announcement of key investments by the Canadian government across more than 150 projects totaling $12.5 million. Notable funding includes $1.4 million to support Arctic science and climate change research, further positioning UM as a leader in this field, as well as an inaugural Excellence in Equity award to Dr. Tina Chen, Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) at UM.
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Indigenous Orientation: Enhance your UM experience
August 16, 2023 —
Get to know your Indigenous campus community through music, games and student information booths.