Indigenous News Archive
![Alex Bird (second from the left) and his siblings from the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation were among the first students to attend this public school, near Prince George, B.C., in the early 1910s. (Royal B.C. Museum, Image B-00342, British Columbia Archives)](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/South-Fort-George-School-The-Conversation-150x150.jpg)
Research and International News
Reckoning with the history of public schooling and settler colonialism
September 26, 2022 —
Part of the “complex truth” behind reconciliation is understanding that public schooling has also played an important role in settler colonialism in Canada.
September 26, 2022 —
Part of the “complex truth” behind reconciliation is understanding that public schooling has also played an important role in settler colonialism in Canada.
![Survivor flag at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NCTR-Survivor-Flag-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events
September 23, 2022 —
There are many opportunities to engage in a day of reflection leading up to and on the day itself both at UM, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and off-campus.
September 23, 2022 —
There are many opportunities to engage in a day of reflection leading up to and on the day itself both at UM, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and off-campus.
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Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Delivering truth in the name of Reconciliation
September 23, 2022 —
Responding to Call to Action #19, Wanda Phillips-Beck studied the health care policy known as “out for confinement".
September 23, 2022 —
Responding to Call to Action #19, Wanda Phillips-Beck studied the health care policy known as “out for confinement".
![two students running forward with sticks in hand while three people cheer in the background.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/7626-Indigenous-Orientation-Photos-min-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Reconnecting at Indigenous Orientation
September 9, 2022 —
Connect with the vibrant Indigenous community at the University of Manitoba during Indigenous Orientation at the Fort Garry campus on Wednesday, September 14.
September 9, 2022 —
Connect with the vibrant Indigenous community at the University of Manitoba during Indigenous Orientation at the Fort Garry campus on Wednesday, September 14.
![Katie McKenzie wearing a ribbon skirt standing on a green bridge overlooking the Red River.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Katie-Mckenzie-1-min-150x150.png)
Indigenous News
What Pope Francis’ visit means to me
July 21, 2022 —
Personal reflection by a current Indigenous student at UM, Kathleen McKenzie
July 21, 2022 —
Personal reflection by a current Indigenous student at UM, Kathleen McKenzie
![2022 Student Affairs Participation Award Recipient Zoe Quill](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Zoe-Quill-150x150.jpg)
Science student Zoe Quill receives 2022 Student Affairs Participation Award
June 23, 2022 —
The award aims to recognize a student who has maintained high academic achievement while making a significant voluntary contribution to UM and/or the broader community
June 23, 2022 —
The award aims to recognize a student who has maintained high academic achievement while making a significant voluntary contribution to UM and/or the broader community
![Group photo of people wrapped in star blankets.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Indigenous-Awards-of-Excellence11100002-min-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Sixth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence celebrates 2021 and 2022 recipients in-person
June 22, 2022 —
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications, and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) (OVPI) honours students, staff and faculty in the categories of community builder, trailblazer and outstanding achievement at the Indigenous Awards of Excellence
June 22, 2022 —
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications, and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) (OVPI) honours students, staff and faculty in the categories of community builder, trailblazer and outstanding achievement at the Indigenous Awards of Excellence
![Migizii Agamik with Teepee](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Migizii-Agamik-Teepee-2-150x150.jpg)
Recognizing National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2022 —
A message from UM President and Vice-Chancellor Michael Benarroch and Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook
June 21, 2022 —
A message from UM President and Vice-Chancellor Michael Benarroch and Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook
![Photo of Raven Morrisseau sitting and smiling.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Raven-Morrisseau-150x150.png)
Indigenous News
Finding your way With Blankstein Momentum
June 16, 2022 —
The Blankstein Momentum Program is a source of support to returning Indigenous students looking to improve their academic performance and expand their social networks; now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year
June 16, 2022 —
The Blankstein Momentum Program is a source of support to returning Indigenous students looking to improve their academic performance and expand their social networks; now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year
![Colourful art installation at the Active Living Centre.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Indigenous-Art-unveiling-2682-1-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous News
Top 10 recommended media list from Indigenous community at UM
June 14, 2022 —
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Engagement and Communications invited the Indigenous community at UM to share their favourite media to celebrate the wide range of talented Indigenous creators
June 14, 2022 —
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Engagement and Communications invited the Indigenous community at UM to share their favourite media to celebrate the wide range of talented Indigenous creators