department of Indigenous studies News Archive
Faculty of Arts
APTN Truth & Politics: Why do hospitals keep cutting off elders’ hair without consent?
December 12, 2024 —
Why do hospitals keep cutting off elders’ hair without consent?
10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024
December 9, 2024 —
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.
Faculty of Arts
The Canadian Press: Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General’s Literary Awards
November 14, 2024 —
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General's Literary Awards
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.
Faculty of Arts
BBC: How to experience Winnipeg’s Indigenous culture
October 13, 2024 —
How to experience Winnipeg's Indigenous culture
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Three Faculty of Arts students receive prestigious Vanier Scholarship
October 7, 2024 —
PhD candidates from the departments of psychology and Indigenous studies can now count themselves among Canada’s top graduate students.
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education building connections, elevating the voices of Indigenous scholars and thinkers
September 19, 2024 —
From September 25 to 28, the University of Manitoba will host Mawachihitotaak (Let’s Get Together): Métis Studies Symposium.
Faculty of Arts
PHOTOS: Anishinaabemowin-dubbed Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading): A New Hope debuts in Winnipeg
August 14, 2024 —
Voice cast, producers and fans celebrate at world premiere, which took place August 8, 2024 at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg
What’s up on Disney Plus: Premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope – Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Version
August 9, 2024 —
A good overview of the official premiere of Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope, held last night at the Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8.
Faculty of Arts
The Globe and Mail: The new hope for Star Wars? An Ojibwe family in Winnipeg
August 1, 2024 —
The new hope for Star Wars? An Ojibwe family in Winnipeg