Advancing Reconciliation and Promoting Indigenous Achievement News Archive
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.
School of Art
CBC Manitoba: How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection
July 5, 2024 —
How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection
Mythbusting: Residential Schools were well-intentioned
June 20, 2024 —
For National Indigenous History month, we're looking to dispel some myths that may be held around Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Sean Carleton, associate professor, in the Department of History and Department of Indigenous Studies addresses the critical issue of residential school denialism, a form of misinformation that distorts the facts about the residential school system.
Mythbusting: Indigenous Peoples get everything for free
June 18, 2024 —
As part of National Indigenous History month, we take a look at dispelling some myths that may be held around the Indigenous Peoples. Watch our first video with Niigaan Sinclair, graduate chair and professor in the Department of Indigenous studies, columnist and sought-after voice on education, politics and reconciliation.
Grads share their excitement for Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow
May 2, 2024 —
VIDEO: Grads share their excitement for Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Innovation News Network: University of Manitoba advances social and economic reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
May 2, 2024 —
University of Manitoba advances social and economic reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
Donor Relations
The Winnipeg Foundation makes $5-million gift to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
March 14, 2024 —
The Winnipeg Foundation’s historic and lead gift to a $40-million capital campaign will support the building of a new permanent home for the NCTR in the heart of Treaty One Territory in Winnipeg.
Libraries
Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould’s books available at UM Libraries
March 4, 2024 —
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and our 2024 Knight Lecture speaker, has written three bestselling books. These three books are now available for short-term loan at UM Libraries.
A love letter to UM: 10 things students love about this university
February 14, 2024 —
For Valentine' Day, we have a special love letter from students. From easy access to nature, gardens and park-like settings to spiritual spaces and experiences that transform their learning experiences. Check out the video to see more and Happy Valentine's Day!
Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould
February 5, 2024 —
Join together for the 2024 Knight Lecture on March 7 to recognize the achievements of this remarkable woman and draw inspiration from her stories.