Asper Indigenous News Archive

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Naawi-Oodena “centre of the heart and community” to become Canada’s largest urban reserve
February 7, 2022 —
As the winter melt begins, so does the construction of Canada’s largest urban reserve, Naawi-Oodena. The massive project involving the evolution of the Kapyong Barracks site into an urban reserve with world class attractions is led by Asper alumnus Whelan Sutherland [BComm(Hons)/06], CEO, and Tim Daniels, Chief Development Officer for the Treaty One Development Corporation.

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Scholarship recipient uses mother’s legacy as academic inspiration
October 28, 2021 —
'I am feeling stress-free about my financial circumstances and can focus on my studies, which is a blessing,' said Alicia Boyes, the 2021 recipient of the Scholarship in Indigenous Business Education.

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Op-ed: Finding the Truth in Reconciliation
September 28, 2021 —
Op-ed written by Mary Jane Maillet Brownscombe, [BComm(Hons)/88, MA/11], Indigenous Business Relations Executive-in-Residence at the Asper School of Business

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Departing Asper School of Business Dean reflects on his tenure
September 22, 2021 —
Jacoby’s commitment to student experience, EDI and the Drake Building will leave a lasting legacy.

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Asper School of Business seeks Indigenous artists for new installation
June 22, 2021 —
The Indigenous Art Committee at the I.H. Asper School of Business is seeking proposals for an art project to be installed on the main floor atrium stairwell in the Drake Building. Two dimensional or low relief work will be considered, including murals with permanent paint or other wall-mounted media.

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A message from Dr. Gady Jacoby: Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2021 —
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members at the Asper School of Business. It is also important to recognize that our commitment is ongoing, and we still have much work to do.

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Asper alumnus hopes to inspire more Indigenous CPAs
June 2, 2021 —
Asper School of Business alumnus, Carter Wilson [BComm(Hons)/18], is one of few Indigenous CPAs in Canada – and is hoping to change that.

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Asper student wins UM Trailblazer Award
May 21, 2021 —
Jennifer Moose’s unique journey helps pave the road for other Indigenous business students

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The business of reconciliation: Asper appoints new Executive-in-Residence
March 31, 2021 —
Mary Jane Maillet Brownscombe [BComm(Hons)/88, MA/11] has a long-term relationship with the University of Manitoba

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Research conference on Indigenous business themes connects academics around the globe
March 26, 2021 —
On March 18 and 19, the Asper School of Businesses' Indigenous Business Edcuation Partners and the James W. Burns Leadership Institute hosted the inaugural Emerging Themes in Indigenous Business research conference. Two hundred people from around the world including Australia, New Zealand, France, The United Kingdom, Chile, Mexico and across Canada participated in the two-day conference.