CTV News: Walking With Our Sisters Quilt unveiled

July 4, 2014 —

The U of M’s Deborah Young was quoted in a story about the unveiling of a quilt to honour Manitoba’s missing and murdered Aboriginal women.

“It’s just a powerful symbol of strength and I believe it truly honours many women and girls who have lost their lives to violence,” said Deborah Young, University of Manitoba indigenous achievement lead.

The beading circles of Indigenous Achievement at the University of Manitoba and Neechi Niche formally unveiled the Commemorative Bead-In Quilt on July 3. It was inspired by the travelling exhibit Walking With Our Sisters, and was made of 1700 moccasin tops.

It will reside at Neechi Commons for members of the community to witness and remember.

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Learning about land and place

Offered by Community Engaged Learning, the Land and Water program at UM brings together students, community members, knowledge carriers and Elders for immersive urban land-based experiences. Using a decolonizing approach to education, it provides the opportunity for participants to learn about Indigenous Peoples’ enduring relationships with land and place.

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Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow to celebrate 35th year

Every year, the University of Manitoba and broader communities gather at the Fort Garry campus to celebrate Indigenous graduates at the Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow. While the faces may change from year to year, one thing remains the same: the sense of excitement in the air.

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Introducing Residential Schools 101

As the community engagement and education program coordinator at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), Sandra Bender has seen a growing demand for presentations on the topic. As a result, the NCTR team is now offering free monthly Residential School History and Legacy 101 webinars on an ongoing basis.

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