Indigenous News Archive
UM will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 1, 2021 —
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott
September 1, 2021 —
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott
UM commemorates 150th anniversaries of Treaty 1 and Treaty 2
August 19, 2021 —
NCTR, in partnership with the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) at UM, will host: A Discussion on Treaties on Aug. 24
August 19, 2021 —
NCTR, in partnership with the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) at UM, will host: A Discussion on Treaties on Aug. 24
Land Blessing Ceremony held for the future home of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
August 16, 2021 —
The first step in envisioning the new permanent home for the NCTR
August 16, 2021 —
The first step in envisioning the new permanent home for the NCTR
Faculty of Arts News
People who feel more connected to the natural world are more likely to support reconciliation
August 10, 2021 —
Both traditional Indigenous knowledge keepers and social psychological researchers have made strikingly similar conclusions about the connection between how people relate to each other and how they relate to the earth and other living beings
August 10, 2021 —
Both traditional Indigenous knowledge keepers and social psychological researchers have made strikingly similar conclusions about the connection between how people relate to each other and how they relate to the earth and other living beings
Aug. 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 4, 2021 —
In recognition of this important day, it is fitting to discuss the implementation of the UN Declaration in Canada. Why is it important, and how does it help address the challenges we currently face in Canada?
August 4, 2021 —
In recognition of this important day, it is fitting to discuss the implementation of the UN Declaration in Canada. Why is it important, and how does it help address the challenges we currently face in Canada?
Meet Janesca Kydd, UM’s new top lawyer, dedicated to advancing Reconciliation
July 22, 2021 —
Her father immigrated from Scotland in the 1950s and met her mother, a residential school Survivor. And after Kydd was born the family moved north to run a general store on an island near Misko-ziibiing (Bloodvein First Nation).
July 22, 2021 —
Her father immigrated from Scotland in the 1950s and met her mother, a residential school Survivor. And after Kydd was born the family moved north to run a general store on an island near Misko-ziibiing (Bloodvein First Nation).
Indigenous News
How mindfulness and meditation can help us adjust to a new normal
July 16, 2021 —
Read how Indigenous scholar and dean of social work practices mindfulness and meditation to keep him grounded
July 16, 2021 —
Read how Indigenous scholar and dean of social work practices mindfulness and meditation to keep him grounded
Research and International News
Smart vertical farming to expand in Northern Manitoba
July 5, 2021 —
UM and Opaskwayak Cree Nation collaborate on new project
July 5, 2021 —
UM and Opaskwayak Cree Nation collaborate on new project
Indigenous News
Engaging community, expanding Indigenous leadership
June 23, 2021 —
Indigenous-focused projects underway across UM campuses
June 23, 2021 —
Indigenous-focused projects underway across UM campuses
Indigenous News
Top 10 recommended media list from Indigenous community at UM
June 16, 2021 —
As part of National Indigenous History Month, engaging with Indigenous media can be an active step towards reconciliation
June 16, 2021 —
As part of National Indigenous History Month, engaging with Indigenous media can be an active step towards reconciliation