department of Indigenous studies News Archive
Faculty of Arts
CTV Winnipeg: ‘These languages are endangered’: Expert weighs in on Indigenous Languages Day
April 1, 2024 —
CTV Winnipeg: 'These languages are endangered': Expert weighs in on Indigenous Languages Day
Research and International
Twelve UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants
March 13, 2024 —
Twelve new UM research projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies have received federal funding.
Faculty of Arts
APTN: Brian Mulroney held the line on settler colonialism: activist
March 1, 2024 —
APTN: Brian Mulroney held the line on settler colonialism: activist
Faculty of Arts
CBC The Current: Matt Galloway hosts a live show in Winnipeg, exploring the issues that matter to Manitobans and resonate across Canada
February 14, 2024 —
Matt Galloway hosts a live show in Winnipeg, exploring the issues that matter to Manitobans and resonate across Canada
Faculty of Arts
CBC Indigenous: Advocates denounce Chrétien-era bid to weaken UN Indigenous rights declaration
January 22, 2024 —
CBC Indigenous: Advocates denounce Chrétien-era bid to weaken UN Indigenous rights declaration
Faculty of Arts
APTN News: Lucasfilm, APTN join plans for Ojibwe version of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’
December 19, 2023 —
Lucasfilm, APTN join plans for Ojibwe version of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’
Faculty of Arts
CBC Manitoba: The Assembly of First Nations is set to elect a new leader this week. The move comes after months of controversy and upheaval at the organization
December 5, 2023 —
The Assembly of First Nations is set to elect a new leader this week. The move comes after months of controversy and upheaval at the organization
Indigenous
CBC Indigenous: Winnipeg summit chips away at what Indigenous language learners call ‘the block’
December 1, 2023 —
Winnipeg summit chips away at what Indigenous language learners call 'the block'
Conversation Canada: Policing is not the answer to shoplifting, feeding people is
November 29, 2023 —
Merissa Davorn, Assistant Profesor in Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, writes about how research has shown that in Prairie cities municipalities disproportionately fund police over essential services like housing and mental health support.
Faculty of Arts
Winnipeg Free Press: Riel acknowledgement called reconciliation milestone
November 24, 2023 —
Riel acknowledgement called reconciliation milestone