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Taylor Morriseau is a member of the Peguis First Nation with mixed British and Cree ancestry. A recent graduate of a Faculty of Science (double honours) degree, she is now pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology to study early-onset Type 2 Diabetes among Oji-Cree youth.

Continuing the legacy

February 3, 2019 — 
'By centering Indigenous voices, we not only provide a greater understanding on diabetes development in Indigenous youth, but locate our science within the greater social, cultural and historical context'

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Indigenous News

A critical lens on legal reconciliation

February 1, 2019 — 
Meet Indigenous scholar Dr. Jeremy Patzer [MA/08]

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Alexey Tsykarev (Karelia), Edtami Mansayagan (Manobo), Diego Tituaña (Otavalo), Mariam Wallet Med Aboubakrine (Tuareg), Edward John (Tahltan), Victoria Tauli-Corpuz (Igorot), Erika Yamada (Brazil), Kristen Carpenter (Colorado).

Faculty of Law News

UN Indigenous declaration starting to change lives

January 22, 2019 — 
The Kiskinohamatowin forum shared research on how to use the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples more effectively to address common challenges

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Indigenous News

Qualico Bridge to Success Program supports first-year Indigenous student success

January 21, 2019 — 
The Indigenous Student Centre has developed the Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) Program to better support Indigenous students in their transition into post-secondary education.

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Activist Joan Jack was the first guest speaker in law professor Dr. Bryan Schwartz's new course Oral History, Indigenous Peoples and the Law, which is open to the public.

Law professor opens classroom to everyone

January 21, 2019 — 
Activist, Educator and Lawyer, Joan Jack [BEd/82 UM, LLB/91 UBC], was the first guest lecture of the term to Dr. Bryan Schwartz’s inaugural class on Oral History, Indigenous Peoples and the Law

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Photo of Dr. Dallas Hunt

Indigenous News

A lifelong learner of the Cree language, Indigenous scholar publishes his first book

January 17, 2019 — 
First to obtain a PhD from his nation, Dr. Dallas Hunt also welcomes his first book, Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock.

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The Bentwood Box at National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Canada’s Mentor

January 14, 2019 — 
NCTR’s decolonizing archival practices

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Dr. Percy Lezard

Indigenous News

Indigenous professor brings Two-Spirit lens to Inner City Social Work Program

January 9, 2019 — 
After 20 years of field experience as a social worker, HIV/AIDS trainer and a crisis counsellor, Percy Lezard's interests meet at an intersection of education, Indigenous studies, sex and gender and community health

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A photo of Pow Wow dancers' feet in regalia from the 2017 Traditional Graduation Pow Wow

Pow Wow practice group

January 9, 2019 — 
Pow Wow Practice Group kicks off its winter schedule Jan. 14. Join in on the fun!

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Entertainment District Tokyo

Indigenous News

Indigenous student selected for cultural exchange to Japan

December 21, 2018 — 
Amanda Fredlund shares her adventures on a cultural exchange to Japan.

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