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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)

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.

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Survivor flag at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

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.

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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".

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two students running forward with sticks in hand while three people cheer in the background.

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.

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Katie McKenzie wearing a ribbon skirt standing on a green bridge overlooking the Red River.

Indigenous News

What Pope Francis’ visit means to me

July 21, 2022 — 
Personal reflection by a current Indigenous student at UM, Kathleen McKenzie

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2022 Student Affairs Participation Award Recipient Zoe Quill

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

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Group photo of people wrapped in star blankets.

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

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Migizii Agamik with Teepee

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

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Photo of Raven Morrisseau sitting and smiling.

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

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Colourful art installation at the Active Living Centre.

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

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