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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

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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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Dr. Marlyn Cook in her office.

Trailblazing doctor wins 2019 Indspire Award

October 24, 2018 — 
As one of the first female Indigenous physicians to graduate from the U of M's Max Rady College of Medicine, Marlyn Cook [MD/87], is used to paving her own way

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Every year, the University of Manitoba welcomes more than 2,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, one of the largest Indigenous student populations in Canada.

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Indigenous Initiatives Fund submissions now open

October 23, 2018 — 
'The fund allows the U of M to move forward with initiatives that promote Indigenous student success, engage in community outreach and connect Indigenous youth with the university'

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APTN, Windspeaker: Ovide Mercredi gives advice on Canadian harmony

October 23, 2018 — 
He said Canada had “the potential to become a great civilization. People from all over the world come to this country.”

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Edith Linklater celebrates graduation in a hospital bed

Edith Linklater to receive posthumous degree

October 17, 2018 — 
A Residential School Survivor, Linklater was a proud and lifelong member of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in Nelson House, Manitoba

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Inside Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge.

‘Make good connections and friendships’

October 17, 2018 — 
Angela Levasseur is graduating at Fall Convocation 2018 with her PostBac in Education, her third degree from the U of M

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UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders.

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Nominations now being accepted for the UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders

October 11, 2018 — 
Students, faculty and staff at the U of M, as well as members of the community, are encouraged to submit nominations

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Ovide Mercredi

Former national chief, Assembly of First Nations to receive honorary degree

October 11, 2018 — 
U of M proud to award a Doctor of Law to Mr. Ovide Mercredi, a tireless advocate and mentor

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(L-R) Josée Lavallée, Wanda Lavallée, James Lavallée, Joan Fox, Denis Lavallée.

Student athlete navigating the waters of success

October 9, 2018 — 
Kayaking superstar – and current U of M student – James Lavallée shows no signs of slowing down

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