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Cultural changemakers to receive honorary degrees at UM 55th Fall Convocation

October 12, 2022 — 
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership.

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Elders Gathering graphic with painting of Elders with children.

Indigenous News

The Indigenous Student Centre Hosts Its 16th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering 

October 11, 2022 — 
We sat down with Elder-in-Residence Carl Stone to learn some of the history behind Elders Gathering at the UM, his involvement and to learn about what to expect by attending the two-day event. 

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Martha Peet, with the coat her mother made for her.

Indigenous News

Growing up in the centre of the Arctic and carrying Inuit teachings

October 7, 2022 — 
Learn about Inuk Elder Martha Peet and how she's carried Inuit teachings throughout her life

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Alex Bird (second from the left) and his siblings from the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation were among the first students to attend this public school, near Prince George, B.C., in the early 1910s. (Royal B.C. Museum, Image B-00342, British Columbia Archives)

Research and International News

Reckoning with the history of public schooling and settler colonialism

September 26, 2022 — 
Part of the “complex truth” behind reconciliation is understanding that public schooling has also played an important role in settler colonialism in Canada.

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Survivor flag at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Indigenous News

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events

September 23, 2022 — 
There are many opportunities to engage in a day of reflection leading up to and on the day itself both at UM, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and off-campus.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies News

Delivering truth in the name of Reconciliation

September 23, 2022 — 
Responding to Call to Action #19, Wanda Phillips-Beck studied the health care policy known as “out for confinement".

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two students running forward with sticks in hand while three people cheer in the background.

Indigenous News

Reconnecting at Indigenous Orientation

September 9, 2022 — 
Connect with the vibrant Indigenous community at the University of Manitoba during Indigenous Orientation at the Fort Garry campus on Wednesday, September 14.

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Katie McKenzie wearing a ribbon skirt standing on a green bridge overlooking the Red River.

Indigenous News

What Pope Francis’ visit means to me

July 21, 2022 — 
Personal reflection by a current Indigenous student at UM, Kathleen McKenzie

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2022 Student Affairs Participation Award Recipient Zoe Quill

Science student Zoe Quill receives 2022 Student Affairs Participation Award

June 23, 2022 — 
The award aims to recognize a student who has maintained high academic achievement while making a significant voluntary contribution to UM and/or the broader community

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Group photo of people wrapped in star blankets.

Indigenous News

Sixth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence celebrates 2021 and 2022 recipients in-person

June 22, 2022 — 
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications, and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) (OVPI) honours students, staff and faculty in the categories of community builder, trailblazer and outstanding achievement at the Indigenous Awards of Excellence

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