#AccessUM News Archive
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Taking the Blue Heron Pathway to Education
September 29, 2025 —
According to Dakota teachings, the Hoka, or Blue Heron, symbolizes patience, grace, balance, and determination – qualities that not only embody the role of teachers but also serve as central themes in EDUA 1790 Introduction to Teaching, a course offered exclusively to students in the Access Program.
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Access Program celebrates golden anniversary
September 4, 2025 —
"University can be lonely. Just seeing a friendly face helps. It’s nice to touch base, to see where everyone is at. I will go to Migizii to say hi, to catch up with people from my first-year classes.” - Brett Naylor
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Celebrating graduation with the Access Program
May 16, 2025 —
“With the support of the Access Program, I went from grades of B and C to grades of A and A+. They taught me the skills to thrive including study skills and time management.” - Miranda Miller
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On creating equitable and lifelong learning
September 24, 2024 —
"Extended Education has provided a flexible education system that was suitable for my stage and is suitable for all stages in life.” - Ogadimma Onyike
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Creating an inclusive culture for lifelong learning
September 3, 2024 —
“Everyone has the right to education, no matter who they are and where they come from. We must create inclusive education and learning where everybody feels welcome. Fully implementing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) principles is crucial to the futures of education, or we will miss people and possibilities.” - Ute Kothe
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Access students invited to explore career in Education
August 8, 2024 —
“If you are thinking about what you want to do with your career, consider teaching." - Marti Ford
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Access Program Graduation Celebration 2023-2024
May 17, 2024 —
“It still feels very surreal. It is very special." - Ashley Monture
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Graduates celebrate at Access Program Graduation 2022-2023
May 23, 2023 —
“Access provides the support you need, no matter your age. Once you jump over fear, the sky is the limit. For me, it means so much to celebrate with my community that supported me throughout.” - Rachel Simpson
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Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards for Access Program students
December 15, 2022 —
“This is a huge honour to be recognized for my accomplishments. It is validating and it reminds me of the strength it took to get here." - April Quill
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Access Program art piece unveiled
October 14, 2022 —
“We wanted an image to represent all we do and all we are. We were provided with this image.” - Diedre Desmarais