Indigenous News Archive
Students News
Support for students
May 31, 2021 —
Following the devastating discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc lands – supports for students are available
May 31, 2021 —
Following the devastating discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc lands – supports for students are available
APTN: Inuk architectural grad getting set to redesign the world
May 25, 2021 —
An Inuk student at the University of Manitoba is getting set to graduate with a masters in architecture and set off to take on her own projects
May 25, 2021 —
An Inuk student at the University of Manitoba is getting set to graduate with a masters in architecture and set off to take on her own projects
Indigenous News
UM community members honoured with Indspire Awards
May 20, 2021 —
Congratulations to vice-president (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03], Faculty of Arts student Justin Langan and alumna Nahanni Fontaine [MA/01], who have received 2021 Indspire Awards – the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people
May 20, 2021 —
Congratulations to vice-president (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03], Faculty of Arts student Justin Langan and alumna Nahanni Fontaine [MA/01], who have received 2021 Indspire Awards – the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people
Indigenous News
Fifth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence goes virtual
May 12, 2021 —
Over 10 days, the recipients of this year’s awards will be honoured through a series of videos
May 12, 2021 —
Over 10 days, the recipients of this year’s awards will be honoured through a series of videos
On the passing of Ted Fontaine
May 12, 2021 —
UM community is saddened to hear of the passing of Theodore (Ted) Fontaine on May 10
May 12, 2021 —
UM community is saddened to hear of the passing of Theodore (Ted) Fontaine on May 10
Indigenous News
Indigenous UM students honoured at virtual Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards
May 10, 2021 —
Five Indigenous students at UM were recognized with awards
May 10, 2021 —
Five Indigenous students at UM were recognized with awards
Indigenous News
Remembering missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people
May 3, 2021 —
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people
May 3, 2021 —
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people
Indigenous News
Honouring First Nations, Métis and Inuit graduates
May 3, 2021 —
Indigenous campus community celebrated graduates virtually on May 8
May 3, 2021 —
Indigenous campus community celebrated graduates virtually on May 8
Indigenous News
Centre for Human Rights Research to explore the meaning of Land Back for Earth Day
April 16, 2021 —
All are welcome to attend a screening and panel event exploring Land Back.
April 16, 2021 —
All are welcome to attend a screening and panel event exploring Land Back.
Indigenous News
Head of Ongomiizwin’s community connections helps guide COVID-19 First Nations response work
April 16, 2021 —
Melanie MacKinnon has been working tirelessly to advocate on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response team for First Nations communities in Manitoba
April 16, 2021 —
Melanie MacKinnon has been working tirelessly to advocate on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response team for First Nations communities in Manitoba