Indigenous News Archive
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Alumni News
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed
May 1, 2023 —
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September celebration
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed
May 1, 2023 —
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September celebration
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Indigenous News
Qualico Bridge to Success Program Enhances Student Experience
April 28, 2023 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program is one of the many initiatives offered by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) to support student success. Its goal is to facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at the University through activities, supports and peer-mentoring.
April 28, 2023 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program is one of the many initiatives offered by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) to support student success. Its goal is to facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at the University through activities, supports and peer-mentoring.
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Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous graduates
April 18, 2023 —
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and achievement, will be hosted at Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, May 6.
April 18, 2023 —
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and achievement, will be hosted at Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, May 6.
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Donor Relations News
Louis Riel Bursary is helping to fuel Métis student’s goal of giving back to her community
March 24, 2023 —
Donor funded bursaries open doors for so many students to advance their education and achieve their goals.
March 24, 2023 —
Donor funded bursaries open doors for so many students to advance their education and achieve their goals.
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Indigenous News
Get to know ISC’s new Knowledge Keeper
March 15, 2023 —
The Indigenous Student Centre is excited to welcome Knowledge Keeper Kimberly Guimond to the University of Manitoba community. Kim joins the university with a robust background as a teacher in her home community of Sagkeeng First Nation for 17 years; and as part of the Ojibwe Bilingual Program at Riverbend Community School.
March 15, 2023 —
The Indigenous Student Centre is excited to welcome Knowledge Keeper Kimberly Guimond to the University of Manitoba community. Kim joins the university with a robust background as a teacher in her home community of Sagkeeng First Nation for 17 years; and as part of the Ojibwe Bilingual Program at Riverbend Community School.
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Indigenous News
Making Space for Two-Spirit Students, Staff and Faculty
March 9, 2023 —
Two-Spirit talking and sharing circles are held every second Tuesday to help build community on campus for 2S/LGBTQQPIA+ students, staff and faculty.
March 9, 2023 —
Two-Spirit talking and sharing circles are held every second Tuesday to help build community on campus for 2S/LGBTQQPIA+ students, staff and faculty.
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Indigenous News
Louis Riel Day celebration returns to UM
February 7, 2023 —
Meet the team behind the upcoming Louis Riel Day celebration and other cultural events
February 7, 2023 —
Meet the team behind the upcoming Louis Riel Day celebration and other cultural events
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Indigenous News
Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community: Call for Nominations
January 31, 2023 —
Nominations for 'Honouring Our Indigenous Campus Community' (formerly the Indigenous Awards of Excellence) are now open
January 31, 2023 —
Nominations for 'Honouring Our Indigenous Campus Community' (formerly the Indigenous Awards of Excellence) are now open
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Indigenous News
“A place of belonging, friendship and learning”
January 12, 2023 —
Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program continues to grow across the province
January 12, 2023 —
Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program continues to grow across the province
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Faculty of Graduate Studies News
UM welcomes Canada’s top graduate students
November 28, 2022 —
Record-setting nine Vanier Scholars join UM community
November 28, 2022 —
Record-setting nine Vanier Scholars join UM community