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A black and white photo of the Shubenacadie Residential School classroom in Nova Scotia.

Recognition of historic significance of the Residential School System and former Residential Schools crucial step on path to Reconciliation

September 1, 2020 — 
The NCTR, Parks Canada and the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced that the Residential School System is now formally designated as an “event of national historic significance.” 

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Indigenous Circle of Empowerment students outside of Migizii Agamik.

Indigenous News

Building confidence and community connections for Indigenous students

August 25, 2020 — 
After wrapping up a successful year later this past spring, applications are now open for the 2020-2021 ICE program.

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Indigenous Scholar Réal Carrière

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Centering Indigenous knowledges in politics and governance

August 13, 2020 — 
Cree-Métis scholar blends his traditional upbringing with political science

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Indigenous Scholar Dr. Dan Henhawk

Indigenous News

Indigenous Scholar decolonizes sport by returning to a land-based way of learning

August 11, 2020 — 
Dr. Dan Henhawk's research incorporates recreation and sport with land-based education

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Lake Winnipeg in northern Manitoba

Muddied waters

August 7, 2020 — 
Lake Winnipeg is dying and Indigenous communities and researchers supporting them have responded.

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Exterior of Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge

Indigenous News

Four Indigenous retirees leave lasting impact on campus

July 23, 2020 — 
The University of Manitoba is celebrating four exceptional Indigenous leaders who recently retired after years as teachers, mentors and leaders: Brenda Lafreniere, Carl Stone, Fred Shore and Noreen Wichart.

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Indigenous architecture student Reanna Merasty and colleague presenting in front of a power point.

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A glimpse into the work of Indigenous students receiving national funding

July 23, 2020 — 
Indigenous student research receives national funding.

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Indigenous News

‘Almost every resource imaginable’

July 7, 2020 — 
Qualico Bridge to Success program supports first-year Indigenous student success

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Grad cap 2020

Students News

Convocation 2020: Honouring Indigenous graduates

June 29, 2020 — 
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. UM campuses are uniquely strengthened by Indigenous student perspectives. The Indigenous campus community includes many student leaders who continue to define new directions and move our nations, province and country forward with their ideas and passions. The following Indigenous students will graduate during UM Virtual Convocation on June 29.

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Ry Moran – Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

UM and NCTR congratulate Ry Moran on new position

June 24, 2020 — 
Ry Moran has been appointed as the inaugural associate university librarian – reconciliation at the University of Victoria.

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