Front and Centre – Indigenous Achievement News Archive
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Western Economic Diversification supports UM project, boosting prosperity
August 2, 2019 —
University of Manitoba led project has received $2.2M to enhance Manitoba’s readiness to compete in the changing global economy
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Nominations now being accepted for the UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders
October 11, 2018 —
Students, faculty and staff at the U of M, as well as members of the community, are encouraged to submit nominations
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Students
New scholarship awarded to 18 students
April 24, 2018 —
Eighteen U of M students are recipients of the inaugural UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders
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New Indigenous scholarship helps reduce barriers to post-secondary success
January 31, 2018 —
UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders now seeking nominations
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Happening now: Our greatest transformation
November 17, 2017 —
'We have reached a new, unprecedented level of generosity in our Front and Centre campaign'
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Globe and Mail: Business schools reach out to Indigenous students
November 17, 2017 —
Asper School of Business's Indigenous Business Education Partners program seen as leading the way
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Elite kayaker James Lavallée making waves on and off the water
October 25, 2017 —
'I’m very proud to be Métis. It was important during the Canada Games to showcase that, because I was on my homeland'
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Scholarship brings rural Métis student one step closer to running business
October 10, 2017 —
'To receive this kind of my support for my studies goes far beyond the financial boost it gives'
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Supporting Indigenous success, BMO Financial Group announces $1M gift
October 4, 2017 —
Over ten years, this generous gift will establish the BMO Financial Group Indigenous Scholarship, which will support the outstanding students recognized as Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow by the U of M
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New partnership will enhance Truth and Reconciliation education nationally
August 30, 2017 —
Kevin Lamoureux joins NCTR as the new National Education Lead