Indigenous News Archive
![Youth climate activist Greta Thunberg meets with Dr. Julienne Stroeve, Senior Canada-150 Research Chair in Climate Forcing of Sea Ice at the University of Manitoba Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS)](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Greta-150x150.jpg)
A year of resistance: How youth protests shaped the discussion on climate change
December 20, 2019 —
Greta Thunberg made history again this month when she was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
December 20, 2019 —
Greta Thunberg made history again this month when she was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
![A mural featuring the wordsDecolonize and Chill - We are Still Here, and a man walking a horse](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/22Decolonize-and-Chill-We-are-Still-Here22-1-150x150.jpg)
Lumbering towards a decolonized society
December 6, 2019 —
Iloradanon Efimoff, an Indigenous PhD student and Vanier Scholar in UM’s psychology department, shares her thoughts on decolonization and Indigenization
December 6, 2019 —
Iloradanon Efimoff, an Indigenous PhD student and Vanier Scholar in UM’s psychology department, shares her thoughts on decolonization and Indigenization
![Indigenous Scholar Dr. Cary Miller.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CaryMiller-UMToday2-e1701119728921-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Head of Native Studies wants to reframe discussions around power relationships in history
December 6, 2019 —
Moving towards reconciliation is the driving force behind Dr. Cary Miller's work
December 6, 2019 —
Moving towards reconciliation is the driving force behind Dr. Cary Miller's work
![Group shot of Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards recipients](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mayaa2019-copy-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
UM students receive Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards
November 27, 2019 —
On Nov. 21, Indigenous youth from across the province were honoured with Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards.
November 27, 2019 —
On Nov. 21, Indigenous youth from across the province were honoured with Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards.
![Instructor teaches students how to prepare food in Migizii Agamik.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/making-banock-with-children-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
EmpoweringU offers students financial literacy opportunities
November 14, 2019 —
During Financial Literacy Month, EmpoweringU is offering a hands-on meal preparation workshop to inspire students to eat healthy while on a budget.
November 14, 2019 —
During Financial Literacy Month, EmpoweringU is offering a hands-on meal preparation workshop to inspire students to eat healthy while on a budget.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Indigenous-Leaders-of-Tomorrow-42-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Are you one of the next Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow?
November 12, 2019 —
The BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships are awarded each year to some of the brightest graduating high school students in Canada
November 12, 2019 —
The BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships are awarded each year to some of the brightest graduating high school students in Canada
![Engineering and Architecture students and faculty pose outside of a structure in progress.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Shawn-IIF-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Proposals for the 2019 Indigenous Initiatives Fund are now being accepted
November 12, 2019 —
The Indigenous Initiative Funds are open to faculties, schools, colleges, libraries and administrative units to support unit-based projects that further the Indigenous Achievement goals and priorities outlined in Taking Our Place, the U of M’s Strategic Plan
November 12, 2019 —
The Indigenous Initiative Funds are open to faculties, schools, colleges, libraries and administrative units to support unit-based projects that further the Indigenous Achievement goals and priorities outlined in Taking Our Place, the U of M’s Strategic Plan
![Elder-in-Residence Wanda Joy Murdock](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Wanda-Murdock-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Get to know the new Elder-in-Residence at the Indigenous Student Centre
November 7, 2019 —
Wanda Joy Murdock joins the Indigenous Student Centre as an Elder-in-Residence
November 7, 2019 —
Wanda Joy Murdock joins the Indigenous Student Centre as an Elder-in-Residence
![Wanda Wuttunee addresses an audience.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wanda-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Teach-In for Reconciliation highlights Indigenous expertise on campus
October 31, 2019 —
Learn about Indigenous history, cultures, contemporary issues and more at the upcoming Teach-In for Reconciliation
October 31, 2019 —
Learn about Indigenous history, cultures, contemporary issues and more at the upcoming Teach-In for Reconciliation
![Dr. Catherine Cook, Vice Dean, Indigenous Health, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Catherine_Cook_WEB-150x150.jpg)
UM enters new era with appointment of first-ever VP (Indigenous)
October 29, 2019 —
Dr. Catherine Cook appointed to pivotal new role
October 29, 2019 —
Dr. Catherine Cook appointed to pivotal new role