Access Program News Archive
Faculty of Science
2022 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference
January 27, 2022 —
The UM is hosting its first Indigenous Science Conference with a focus on the Indigenous approach to understanding the five elements of the world: fire, water, earth, air, and spirit.
Indigenous
Indigenous UM students honoured at virtual Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards
May 10, 2021 —
Five Indigenous students at UM were recognized with awards
Indigenous
Four Indigenous retirees leave lasting impact on campus
July 23, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is celebrating four exceptional Indigenous leaders who recently retired after years as teachers, mentors and leaders: Brenda Lafreniere, Carl Stone, Fred Shore and Noreen Wichart.
School of Art
Campus leaders honoured at fourth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence
March 11, 2020 —
Family, friends and community gathered this week to celebrate 10 recipients of the Indigenous Awards of Excellence.
Accessible Pathways to Success
October 15, 2019 —
On Oct. 24, 2019, Student Affairs in partnership with the UMSU Accessibility Centre is sponsoring an event for students with disabilities
Extended Education
Celebrating student success
May 21, 2019 —
“I am immensely proud of you. Your alma mater is very proud of you. Much is expected of you.” - Emőke Szathmáry
Extended Education
Don’t let anything hold you back
April 4, 2019 —
“There was always someone to talk to, to help with my courses. It can be a bit daunting at first to ask for help, but I am not afraid to ask for help anymore. If I am struggling, everyone is there to help.” - Christie Lavallee
Extended Education
Indigenous storytellers share history and experience
March 29, 2019 —
“I love telling stories. That’s my thing. Where did I learn to do that? There are many teachers in my family. I am also part Irish, so, of course, I have the gift of the gab.” - Fred Shore
Extended Education
Indigenous stories share culture and identity
March 4, 2019 —
“We had our own beliefs about the world. We didn’t wait for the stories to come to us. We had our own. There was a lot of wisdom in what the storytellers told to us.” - Stella Neff
Extended Education
Métis brothers discover their path at the U of M
January 31, 2019 —
“I had a passion for biology. I discovered microbiology and working in the lab is a joy. I want to help people through research.” - Nicolas Leclerc