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Editors pick their top stories of 2018

December 20, 2018 — 
Chosen becasue they inspire hope, bring a smile, or make you learn something useful, like how to prevent your computer from catching fire. 

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Photo of Dr. Laara Fitznor by David Lipnowski

Indigenous News

Indigenous scholar reflects on her educational journey and resilience

December 18, 2018 — 
Dr. Laara Fitznor sat down with UM Today to tell us about her journey through academia before retirement

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Antonina Kandiurin, Access student

Extended Education News

See what’s out there for you with Access

December 18, 2018 — 
“My brother didn’t care about school growing up, but he saw me and he realized it is possible. He is looking at his options.” - Antonina Kandiurin

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Indigenous News

Top Indigenous stories of 2018

December 17, 2018 — 
A year in review of the successes of the Indigenous community on campus.

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Members of Begade Shutagot’ine, a small community of a few hundred people living in and around Tulita (formerly Fort Norman), on the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories, have their story documented by Native Studies professor Peter Kulchyski in his book, A Report of an Inquiry into an Injustice. The Begade Shutagot’ine are the continued owners of the land and Kulchyski bears eloquent witness to the Begade Shutagot’ine people’s two-decade struggle for land rights, which have been ignored by federal and territorial authorities.

Top 5 2018 University of Manitoba Press Books

December 17, 2018 — 
U of M Press picks some of its favourite titles from 2018, and you have a chance to win one of them

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Kevin Chief

Human Resources News

Faculty and staff focus on the power of belonging

December 14, 2018 — 
Indigenous leader Kevin Chief inspires U of M

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The turtle, where sacred fires were lit in front of the NCTR

President, senior leaders, meet with Indigenous student leaders

November 26, 2018 — 
Today, President Barnard and members of the University of Manitoba senior executive team met with Indigenous student leaders to hear directly their perspectives on a number of issues of importance to Indigenous students and to the community more broadly.

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Indigenous News

Bannock and Backpacks: Indigenous students give back to community

November 23, 2018 — 
On Nov. 18th, Indigenous students handed out over 100 backpacks filled with toiletries, winterized clothing, and personal hygiene items to those in need.

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Global News: Bannock and backpacks

November 15, 2018 — 
Indigenous student leaders at the University of Manitoba have taken it upon themselves to extend a helping hand to people living on the streets of Winnipeg.

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Assistant Professor Lori Blondeau

Indigenous News

Deconstructing notions of the Indigenous woman through performance art

November 7, 2018 — 
Lori Blondeau, a recent Indigenous artist hired at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art, deconstructs the stereotypical notion of the Indigenous women through performance art and photography.

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