Advancing Reconciliation and Promoting Indigenous Achievement News Archive

June 29, 2023 — 
Dr. Catherine Cook speaks to the Winnipeg Free Press about being granted the prestigious 2023 Vanier Medal after 35 years of exceptional service in Indigenous health care and public policy.

June 28, 2023 — 
Recognized for improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples

June 23, 2023 — 
2023 UM graduate, Tyrell Bird, speaks to Matt Galloway on the CBC's The Current about his journey, his inspiration and drive to become a teacher, his poetry and music.

June 21, 2023 — 
UM grad and Métis youth leader, Lydia Gork, talks to CTV Morning Live about the importance of looking at education through an Indigenous lens and creating welcoming spaces for youth.

June 15, 2023 — 
National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month celebrate the history, culture, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across all of Turtle Island.  One of the extraordinary young alumni we are honouring for his contributions and successes is Mihskakwan James Harper, who will receive UM’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni for 2023. 

June 5, 2023 — 
Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing will now be better reflected at UM’s convocation ceremonies.

May 30, 2023 — 
Learn more about Mihskakwan James Harper’s journey from student to climate action leader.

May 26, 2023 — 
Sean Carleton is the 2022 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Humanities category.

March 31, 2023 — 
Indigenous science book display in UM Libraries

March 22, 2023 — 
Indigenous librarian internship opportunity