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Jonathan Challis, PhD student in Chemistry, collecting water samples. // Photo by Ian McCausland

Research and International

Water for life

August 19, 2015 — 
It’s a fine day to be a scientist-in-training with the U of M’s CREATE H2O program, where students partner with First Nations across Manitoba and Ontario to improve water and sanitation security.

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The Bentwood Box: Carved by Coast Salish artist Luke Marston, the TRC Bentwood Box is a lasting tribute to all Indian Residential School Survivors. The box travelled with the TRC to all of its official events.

Research and International

Honouring the sacred trust

August 18, 2015 — 
A historic gathering took place recently in Ottawa, and the dialogue that continues to flow out of it will dramatically shape the future of our country.

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Sherry Farrell Racette, associate professor, Native studies and women’s and gender studies.

Research and International

Sewing the beads of change

August 17, 2015 — 
Sherry Farrell Racette believes that a stitch is a powerful tool, and that art is the most powerful means of reaching the heart.

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In it for the long run

August 17, 2015 — 
For Jon McGavock, the connection between exercise and lifelong wellbeing is a personal one and a source of his passion for diabetes and obesity research.

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