CBC News: Indigenous artifacts held in Vatican Museums heading back to Canada

October 22, 2025 —

Sources tell CBC News there is progress on an agreement to return objects by the end of 2025. Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, spoke about the slow return of a birch bark scroll from the Vatican amid news that Indigenous artifacts held in the Vatican Museums are finally heading back to Canada.

To listen to the interview please head to CBC News.

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‘When you succeed, we succeed’

The New Buffalo Education Gathering brought 382 Indigenous high school students to UM’s Fort Garry campus, offering guidance, inspiration and a glimpse into the supports available for Indigenous learners. Led by the Indigenous Student Recruitment and Community Relations team, the event highlighted ethical recruitment, community connection and the message that “when you succeed, we succeed.”

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Building on a decade of Truth and Reconciliation

To reflect on this milestone, we turn to the voices of those who have helped shape the NCTR and its deep connection to UM over the past decade.

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CBC’s Unreserved: Unapologetically Indigenous

Kookum Karen was featured here in connection with Walking in Two Worlds: A Celebration of Indigenous Identity, a week-long event running November 17–21, 2025.

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