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Dr. Niigaan Sinclair

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?

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group picture including Star Wars characters for world premiere of Star Wars-Ojibwe version at Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8, 2024

10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024

December 9, 2024 — 
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.

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Photo of Niigaan Sinclair and the cover of his book Winipek: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre

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

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Metis PhD student and Indigenous Veteran, Shauna Mulligan, beside a photo of her grandfather, who also served in the military

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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.

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Dr. Niigaan Sinclair

Faculty of Arts

BBC: How to experience Winnipeg’s Indigenous culture

October 13, 2024 — 
How to experience Winnipeg's Indigenous culture

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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.

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colourful graphic with red, yellow, green and white on dark blue background featuring the words lets get to gether, metis studies symposium

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.

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Costumed Star Wars characters pose with voice actors and producers on red carpet in front of Star Wars sign.

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

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group picture including Star Wars characters for world premiere of Star Wars-Ojibwe version at Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8, 2024

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.

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Pat Ningewance-Nadeau

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

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