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Dr. Catherine Cook, Vice Dean, Indigenous Health, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

Two U of M researchers listed among Canada’s most powerful women

November 23, 2017 —
Dr. Catherine Cook and Dr. Samar Safi-Harb named WXN 2017 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award winners

Awards, Canada Research Chair, Faculty of Science, Indigenous, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Research and International

Elder-in-Residence, Marlene Kayseas shares her perspectives at the 3rd annual Building Reconciliation Forum.

Continuing the journey towards a reconciled education system

November 22, 2017 —
More than 350 leaders from Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions across Canada gathered at the University of Manitoba on Nov. 8 and 9 for the 3rd Annual Building Reconciliation Forum

Indigenous, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Reconciliation, Students

Imagine A Canada updated deadline April 2, 2018.

Imagining a Reconciled Canada

November 21, 2017 —
'Imagine a Canada is a great way for teachers and students to explore both the past and our shared journey into the future toward Reconciliation'

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Reconciliation

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Globe and Mail: Business schools reach out to Indigenous students

November 17, 2017 —
Asper School of Business's Indigenous Business Education Partners program seen as leading the way

Asper School of Business, Front and Centre - Indigenous Achievement, Indigenous

2016-2017 ICE members (L-R) Carly McLellan, Maxine Boulanger, Teekca Spence, Selena Suderman and Chelsey Meade.

Never for money, always for change

November 15, 2017 —
U of M alumni and donors receive awards for their community service, as part of National Philanthropy Day

Alumni, front and centre, Front and Centre - Places and Spaces, Indigenous, Philanthropy

Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement) Lynn Lavallée.

Meet the U of M’s first Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement)

November 7, 2017 —
Dr. Lynn Lavallée on her background, goals and hopes for the future

administration and governance, Indigenous, Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Building Reconciliation Forum.

Building reconciliation through education

November 7, 2017 —
The U of M is proud to host the 3rd Annual Building Reconciliation Forum from Nov. 8-9, 2017

Indigenous, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

James Lavallée training on the water

Indigenous News

Elite kayaker James Lavallée making waves on and off the water

October 25, 2017 —
'I’m very proud to be Métis. It was important during the Canada Games to showcase that, because I was on my homeland'

Environment Earth and Resources, front and centre, Front and Centre - Indigenous Achievement, Indigenous, Indigenous engagement

Heather McCormick says her students continually inspire her. 'I see the dedication and perseverance they show on a daily basis, and I see the great successes against all odds that they achieve. It really is a testament to the strength and resilience of our community.'

‘I have always seen education as one of the primary ways to achieve equality for Indigenous peoples’

October 25, 2017 —
Heather McCormick has dedicated her life to Indigenous education and community development

Alumni, Indigenous, Students

Noah Wilson sits with Carl Stone, student advisor at the Indigenous Student Centre in Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge.

‘By investing in the student groups, I gained a passion’

October 18, 2017 —
Unsure of what exactly he wanted to study, Noah Wilson chose U of M because of its strong Indigenous community

Faculty of Arts, Indigenous, Students, UMSU