department of Indigenous studies News Archive

June 3, 2025 — 
Students are leading the conversations around reconciliation, says Niigaan Sinclair

May 14, 2025 — 
Historic first: Three Indigenous ministers join Canada’s cabinet

May 7, 2025 — 
Talks of Alberta separatism raising treaty concerns

May 1, 2025 — 
Polling hours for voters to cast ballots in Quebec’s Nunavik region during Monday’s federal election were inconsistent across many communities and in some cases, not open at all

April 22, 2025 — 
Manitoba remembers Pope Francis’ legacy as province mourns

March 31, 2025 — 
How the U of M is helping to revitalize Indigenous languages

March 31, 2025 — 
March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It is also a time to reflect on the importance of revitalization efforts and the urgent need to preserve Indigenous languages for future generations.

March 21, 2025 — 
Canadians from coast to coast are finding and displaying patriotic pride — some for the first time — in response to the bullying coming from our suddenly bellicose neighbour to the south

March 19, 2025 — 
What went wrong at Hudson's Bay?

March 18, 2025 — 
Denialism is about misrepresenting and minimizing residential school truths, say experts