Advancing Reconciliation and Promoting Indigenous Achievement News Archive
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.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Decolonizing and Indigenizing engineering education
September 27, 2024 —
The Price Faculty of Engineering continues in its initiative for positive change with a course that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous engineering students to reflect on the ways that engineering can emphasize and further incorporate Indigenous Peoples and their worldviews into the profession.
Mythbusting for Truth and Reconciliation
September 27, 2024 —
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 allies dispel some long-held myths around Indigenous Peoples and culture.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Dynamic mural sparks conversation
September 25, 2024 —
A new mural has been completed in the Price Faculty of Engineering with the theme of 'Truth and Reconciliation and Engineering'. This visually striking and intellectually challenging piece of art acknowledges the past, illustrates the present and paints a future of reclaiming what was lost.
Heart garden is in a new space, with the same impactful goal
September 24, 2024 —
It’s in a different spot but the purpose and goal of UM’s heart garden, remains the same. Read more about the annual initiative and why organizers say, humility is at the root of acts of Reconciliation.