Indigenous News Archive
![Photo of Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook. Photo by Thomas Fricke.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/catherine-cook-1200x800-1-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Dr. Catherine Cook’s term as Vice-President (Indigenous) extended
February 2, 2022 —
Dr. Cook to continue advancing Indigenous engagement and success at UM
February 2, 2022 —
Dr. Cook to continue advancing Indigenous engagement and success at UM
![Community Events February 2022](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/community-events-2021-1200x800-february-150x150.jpg)
Community Events February 2022
February 2, 2022 —
This February join fellow community members virtually to enjoy insightful lectures by experts, a highly entertaining theatre performance and a thought-provoking financial webinar amongst other intriguing events. Mark your calendars, share these events with your friends and meet us online.
February 2, 2022 —
This February join fellow community members virtually to enjoy insightful lectures by experts, a highly entertaining theatre performance and a thought-provoking financial webinar amongst other intriguing events. Mark your calendars, share these events with your friends and meet us online.
![The Bentwood Box, which travelled with the TRC to all of its official events, is shown where it now resides at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bentwood-Box-UMToday-150x150.jpg)
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and SSHRC partner to advance Indigenous-led research
February 1, 2022 —
The collaboration will foster research on reconciliation and residential schools, done by and with Indigenous communities
February 1, 2022 —
The collaboration will foster research on reconciliation and residential schools, done by and with Indigenous communities
![Karen Favell](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-09-20_V3A8352-Karen-Favell-4x6-FINAL-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education News
Faculty of Education mourns passing of Dr. Karen Favell, former assistant professor and Indigenous education advocate
January 25, 2022 —
Dr. Favell was a passionate advocate of Indigenous education and committed to making a difference in the lives of her students
January 25, 2022 —
Dr. Favell was a passionate advocate of Indigenous education and committed to making a difference in the lives of her students
![A tipi in front of Migizii Agamik building.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2019_09_18-Indigenous-Homecoming-52-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Indigenous Initiatives Fund proposals now open
January 11, 2022 —
Proposals are now being accepted for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund
January 11, 2022 —
Proposals are now being accepted for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund
![mage from the office of the Governor General of Canada: The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf circumscribed with the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM–Latin for “They desire a better country”.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Order-of-Canada-image_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Members of UM community promoted, added to Order of Canada
January 7, 2022 —
The new list includes 10 individuals from the UM community
January 7, 2022 —
The new list includes 10 individuals from the UM community
![elder-courchene](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MicrosoftTeams-image-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
On the passing of Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man)
December 10, 2021 —
UM community is saddened to hear of the passing of Elder Dave Courchene Jr.
December 10, 2021 —
UM community is saddened to hear of the passing of Elder Dave Courchene Jr.
![Migizii Agamik with Teepee](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Migizii-Agamik-Teepee-2-150x150.jpg)
Statement on Indigenous Identity
November 30, 2021 —
A message from President Michael Benarroch and Catherine Cook, Vice-President (Indigenous)
November 30, 2021 —
A message from President Michael Benarroch and Catherine Cook, Vice-President (Indigenous)
![Moneca Sinclaire showing her app](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Moneca-Sinclaire-photo-by-Osani-Balkaran-cropped-150x150.jpg)
UM researcher honoured for bringing unique app to communities
November 24, 2021 —
Alumus Dr. Moneca Sinclaire helped develop a mobile app that enables Indigenous communities to survey their populations about key health and social issues
November 24, 2021 —
Alumus Dr. Moneca Sinclaire helped develop a mobile app that enables Indigenous communities to survey their populations about key health and social issues
![Dr. Cary Miller appointed as Associate Vice-President (Indigenous) Scholarship, Research and Curriculum](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cary-Miller-UM-Today-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Cary Miller appointed as Associate Vice-President (Indigenous) Scholarship, Research and Curriculum
October 27, 2021 —
Indigenous scholar, mentor and educator begins new role Nov. 1
October 27, 2021 —
Indigenous scholar, mentor and educator begins new role Nov. 1