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Seven headshots representing each of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

Alumni News

2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed

May 1, 2023 — 
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September celebration

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Qualico Bridge to Success student Demi Quill giving a speech at a podium

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.

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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.

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Maizy North looks away in front of Indigenous mural.

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.

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Knowledge Keeper Kim Guimond sitting on a chair in her office.

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.

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Two Two-Spirit leaders posing for a photo at an event.

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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