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Mihskakwan James Harper

Indigenous News

Honouring the contributions of Mihskakwan James Harper

June 15, 2023 — 
National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month celebrate the history, culture, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across all of Turtle Island.  One of the extraordinary young alumni we are honouring for his contributions and successes is Mihskakwan James Harper, who will receive UM’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni for 2023. 

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Max Rady College of Medicine's admissions administrator Elizabeth Spence, sitting on a chair in the Migizii Agamik lounge.

Indigenous News

In-person support for UM students interested in Medicine now available at Fort Garry campus

June 13, 2023 — 
The Access & Aboriginal Focus Program located in the Indigenous Student Centre is excited to welcome Elizabeth Spence, the Max Rady College of Medicine’s admissions administrator, for the summer months to help new and current UM students learn more about how to apply for Medicine.

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Indigenous News

UM celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 13, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on our campuses. Here is how you can celebrate this important day as a part of the UM community.

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Two students with their backs to the camera walk towards the ArtLab building on the UM's Fort Garry campus

Students News

2023 Leaders of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow ready to shape our world’s future

June 9, 2023 — 
Nine high school students seeking admission to UM have been awarded BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow scholarships.

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Two-Spirit Métis Elder Charlotte Nolin poses for a photo at an event.

Indigenous News

Two-Spirit Métis Elder encourages community to choose love and acceptance

June 2, 2023 — 
Two-Spirit Elder Charlotte Nolin is an elder in residence at Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing at the University of Manitoba. She is an Indigenous person of Métis ancestry – Oji-Cree and French – a survivor of the “Sixties Scoop” and a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Through her role with the University, Elder Nolin looks to her own journey to help others.  

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Mihskakwan James Harper.

Alumni News

Meet the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni recipient

May 30, 2023 — 
Learn more about Mihskakwan James Harper’s journey from student to climate action leader.

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Head shot of Lorna Trapp smiling at the camera.

Indigenous News

Access student aid advisor and assistant to the director awarded for dedication to students

May 3, 2023 — 
Congratulations to Lorna Trapp, student aid advisor and assistant to the director for the Access and Aboriginal Focus Programs, who will receive the 2023 Migizii Award at UM’s 34th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow on Saturday, May 6.    

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Artwork of Indigenous women in colourful dresses.

Indigenous News

An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day

May 2, 2023 — 
On Thursday, May 4, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Centre for Human Rights Research are holding An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day: Seminar and Red Dress Pin Workshop. Kayla Lariviere, Engagement Lead for Indigenous Engagement and Communications and one of the event organizers, says it’s meaningful for UM to host this event and demonstrate its support for MMIWG2S+.

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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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