UM Today UM Today University of Manitoba UM Today UM Today UM Today
News from
Indigenous
UM Today Network

Indigenous News Archive

Indigenous News

Morrison, SPAC supporting action against pipelines in North America

March 28, 2018 — 
Danielle Morrison has always had a deep connection to the environment. This comes from her upbringing, as her dad was a member of the Midewiwin society – an Indigenous group made up of spiritual advisors and healers. Because of this, she grew up with traditional teachings dealing with the responsibility to protect the water, land and animals.

,

Tiffany Monkman.

Alumni At Home: Authentic advice for IBEP grads

March 28, 2018 — 
In 2017, Monkman [BComm (Hons)/ 12] was one of 10 Indigenous youth chosen to visit Parliament Hill to share their stories and ideas with the Senate

, ,

Zoe Quill was born in Winnipeg but considers Sapotaweyak Cree Nation her second home.

Students News

The next Leaders of Tomorrow

March 27, 2018 — 
Scholarships for high school students who show far-reaching abilities

, , , ,

Ermineskin Roman Catholic Residential School, located in Hobbema, Alberta, operated between 1916 and 1973.

Facing conflicting values in post-secondary education

March 26, 2018 — 
An op-ed by Kevin Lamoureux, Head of Education at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

, ,

Indigenous News

Stories of healing, perseverance and hope heard at 15th annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering

March 23, 2018 — 
Storytelling through music, art and poetry was the theme for the 15th annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering, as part of Indigenous Awareness Month

Examining the founders of Manitoba

March 13, 2018 — 
New book by professor and alumnus Fred Shore illuminates the history of the Métis

, , , ,

Indigenous News

Ten individuals honoured at second annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence

March 9, 2018 — 
Awards recognize tremendous accomplishments of Indigenous students and, for first time, faculty and support staff

, , , , , ,

Rural road.

Understanding software learning in rural Canada

March 9, 2018 — 
The field of human-computer interaction investigates how people use computers

, , , ,

Decolonizing Lens - event image

Indigenous News

Screening of More Than a Word

March 6, 2018 — 
More than a word. Discussion with Filmmaker John and Kenn Little following the film.

, ,

UMCycle mural on Fort Garry Campus by Indigenous artists Dee Barsy and Kenneth Lavallee.

March Instagram photo contest

March 2, 2018 — 
Share your photos of Indigenous spaces on campus and you could win

, ,

© University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba • Canada • R3T 2N2

Emergency: 204-474-9341