Advancing Reconciliation and Promoting Indigenous Achievement News Archive
Indigenous
UM recognizes Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
November 6, 2025 —
As we observe National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and Indigenous Peoples who served, often in the face of immense adversity.
Mythbusting for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2025 —
The road to Reconciliation is continuous and truth is imperative on the journey. In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UM professors and education experts from the NCTR dispel some long-held myths around Indigenous Peoples and cultures.
Faculty of Education
CBC: Indigenous teachers and community-based training
August 26, 2025 —
Marti Ford, Associate Dean of Indigenous education in UM's Faculty of Education talks to CBC about recruitment and retention of Indigenous teachers with a new initiative with UM and Frontier School division supported by Rideau Hall Foundation.
Students
What spurs you to help dismantle racism?
March 21, 2025 —
Introducing UM’s Anti-Racism Learning Framework
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Times Higher Education: What Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
December 19, 2024 —
What Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
The Canadian Press: Year in review: A look at events in June 2024
December 12, 2024 —
Year in review: A look at events in June 2024
Students
Trailbreakers and impact makers: standout student success stories of 2024
November 29, 2024 —
UM students have been making an impact in Manitoba and around the world. Check out the year’s top stories showcasing student accomplishments in academics, community impact and personal pursuits.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord
November 27, 2024 —
U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
The Globe and Mail: Circular-economy-based food systems
November 22, 2024 —
Circular-economy-based food systems
Indigenous
UM honours Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
November 7, 2024 —
As we observe Remembrance Day and National Indigenous Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and Indigenous Peoples who served, often in the face of immense adversity.