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Dr. Catherine Cook receives national family medicine award
November 9, 2020 —
Congratulations to vice-president (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03], who has received a prestigious award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine
November 9, 2020 —
Congratulations to vice-president (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03], who has received a prestigious award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine
NCTR announces new Governing Circle members
November 2, 2020 —
Following a call for nominations from National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in September 2020, three new members of the Governing Circle have been selected to join the circle
November 2, 2020 —
Following a call for nominations from National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in September 2020, three new members of the Governing Circle have been selected to join the circle
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Childhood passion becomes Indigenous scholar’s life-long research focus
October 20, 2020 —
Dr. Myrle Ballard keeps land and her traditional language at the centre of her research
October 20, 2020 —
Dr. Myrle Ballard keeps land and her traditional language at the centre of her research
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Get to know Dr. Catherine Cook
October 13, 2020 —
UM Today sat down with Dr. Catherine Cook to learn what she hopes to accomplish in her pivotal role as vice-president (Indigenous).
October 13, 2020 —
UM Today sat down with Dr. Catherine Cook to learn what she hopes to accomplish in her pivotal role as vice-president (Indigenous).
President Benarroch’s message on Orange Shirt Day
September 29, 2020 —
Orange Shirt Day is a national day of remembrance – a day to remember the horrendous history and ongoing intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools
September 29, 2020 —
Orange Shirt Day is a national day of remembrance – a day to remember the horrendous history and ongoing intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools
Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education is on September 30
September 29, 2020 —
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in collaboration with the Orange Shirt Day Society, today announced that it is on track to hold its largest-ever Reconciliation event, Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education, with more than 350,000 students and teachers registered for the September 30 event.
September 29, 2020 —
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in collaboration with the Orange Shirt Day Society, today announced that it is on track to hold its largest-ever Reconciliation event, Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education, with more than 350,000 students and teachers registered for the September 30 event.
UM scientists partner with Indigenous team to salvage valuable research
September 28, 2020 —
Because of COVID-19, UM researchers working on projects in the coastal regions around James Bay have been unable to access some equipment and gather data. Fortunately, they were able to coordinate with Indigenous environmental technicians to collect biological samples so that the data record could be preserved.
September 28, 2020 —
Because of COVID-19, UM researchers working on projects in the coastal regions around James Bay have been unable to access some equipment and gather data. Fortunately, they were able to coordinate with Indigenous environmental technicians to collect biological samples so that the data record could be preserved.
Words of the Inuit: A semantic stroll through a northern culture
September 23, 2020 —
UM Press hosting virtual book launch on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.
September 23, 2020 —
UM Press hosting virtual book launch on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.
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Fireside Chats to continue in virtual format
September 22, 2020 —
Integral programming that highlights traditional teachings with Elders to continue online
September 22, 2020 —
Integral programming that highlights traditional teachings with Elders to continue online
Pathways: The NCTR Five-Year Report
September 22, 2020 —
A five-year report, titled Pathways: The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Five-Year Report, November 2014 to November 2019, reflects on the NCTR’s own journey and accomplishments, and is now available to the public.
September 22, 2020 —
A five-year report, titled Pathways: The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Five-Year Report, November 2014 to November 2019, reflects on the NCTR’s own journey and accomplishments, and is now available to the public.