National Aboriginal Day News Archive

Manitoba Budget 2025 includes increase to UM’s operating funding, capital investments in key infrastructure
March 24, 2025 —
The Manitoba government released its budget on March 20, which includes a 2 per cent increase to the University of Manitoba’s operating grant and allows for a 3.5 per cent increase in tuition for the 2025-26 academic year.

Alumni
2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed
March 13, 2025 —
Celebrate UM’s 66th Distinguished Alumni Awards, presented by TD Insurance—honouring UM alumni whose work is shaping Manitoba and the world.

Inspire and engage: Host a booth at TEDx Winnipeg 2025!
February 7, 2025 —
TEDx Winnipeg is inviting the UM community to showcase big ideas, research, and innovations at the upcoming TEDx event on May 29, 2025

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM partner clinics in Nairobi fear for HIV patients after Trump’s freeze on foreign aid
February 4, 2025 —
For 45 years, the University of Manitoba has partnered with the University of Nairobi and the non-profit Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA) to achieve successful STI and HIV research, prevention, care and treatment programs to the most vulnerable communities in Kenya and in Africa.

GALLERY: National Aboriginal Day 2016
June 22, 2016 —
Take a look at images from Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses for National Aboriginal Day events on June 20 and 21

20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day
June 20, 2016 —
In 1996, Indigenous organizations and the Canadian government chose June 21, the summer solstice, as a day to recognize and celebrate the unique and diverse cultures and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples

Indigenous
Celebrating National Aboriginal Day
June 20, 2016 —
President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard's message

Breaking down social barriers
June 17, 2016 —
Pathways to Reconciliation conference draws hundreds of people from across Canada and as far away as Australia and New Zealand

Op-Ed: On the long road to reconciliation
June 9, 2016 —
'A new national survey...shows Canadians are ready and willing to embrace change'

In it together
May 13, 2016 —
Mother and daughter celebrate academic achievements at Graduation Pow Wow