Indigenous News Archive
![an illiutsrtion of birch trees in snow](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/UMT_HolidayImage-1-150x150.jpg)
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.
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.
![Photo of Dr. Laara Fitznor by David Lipnowski](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LaaraFitznor_0401_cropped_UMToday-150x150.jpg)
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
December 18, 2018 —
Dr. Laara Fitznor sat down with UM Today to tell us about her journey through academia before retirement
![Antonina Kandiurin, Access student](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Antonina-Kandiurin-EE-LK-150x150.jpg)
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
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
![Migizii Agamik (Bald Eagle Lodge)](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Migizii-Agamik-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Top Indigenous stories of 2018
December 17, 2018 —
A year in review of the successes of the Indigenous community on campus.
December 17, 2018 —
A year in review of the successes of the Indigenous community on campus.
![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.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/image14-150x150.jpeg)
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
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
![Kevin Chief](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Kevin_Chief--150x150.jpg)
Human Resources News
Faculty and staff focus on the power of belonging
December 14, 2018 —
Indigenous leader Kevin Chief inspires U of M
December 14, 2018 —
Indigenous leader Kevin Chief inspires U of M
![The turtle, where sacred fires were lit in front of the NCTR](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NCTR-Turtle1-150x150.jpg)
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.
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.
![Student's pose with GotBannock founder](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Bannock-and-Backpacks-150x150.jpg)
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.
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.
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.
![Assistant Professor Lori Blondeau](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/LoriBlondeau_0251_cropped-2-150x150.jpg)
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.
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.