Front and Centre – Indigenous Achievement News Archive
![Indigenous students at the U of M](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Indigenous-Leaders-150x150.jpg)
Young Indigenous leaders recognized with new scholarships
November 10, 2015 —
Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship recognizes potential and promote strong leaders within community
![Graduate students from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences will benefit from a transformational gift of $2 million from The Murphy Foundation Incorporated](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_2_cover-150x150.jpg)
Legacy of giving
November 9, 2015 —
Through $2 million gift, The Murphy Foundation Incorporated passes the torch; entrusts the legacy of prominent Manitoban to the U of M
![Carl Stone leading the ceremonial procession across the Fort Garry Campus](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/NCTR_Opening_3-150x150.jpg)
IN PHOTOS: a look back at the opening of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
November 6, 2015 —
The opening of the NRTC is a culmination of a hard work during a long journey that has only just begun
![Students at the launch event for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation hosted at the RBC Convention Centre on November 4, 2015](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/1J0A0112-150x150.jpg)
Imagine
November 5, 2015 —
Winnipeg youth asked to lead the way forward at the launch event for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation opens at the University of Manitoba
November 3, 2015 —
This centre will ensure that the voices of the thousands of Survivors will continue to inspire Canadians to strive for a better future.
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U of M is honoured to celebrate official opening of NCTR
October 21, 2015 —
Opening ceremonies for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on November 3 and 4
![Lisa Lewis and Ian Robertson](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lisa-Lewis-and-Ian-Robertson-150x150.jpg)
Couple finds common ground in supporting future Indigenous business leaders
October 19, 2015 —
Lisa Lewis and Ian Robertson created a unique scholarship supporting Indigenous students in the Asper MBA program
![Derek Riley](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/UMToday-DonorStory_Derek-150x150.jpg)
Taking Their Place
October 9, 2015 —
“It’s going to take time, but I think the only answer is education," says Derek Riley [BComm/43, CA/49]
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Indigenous Achievement
October 6, 2015 —
Manitoba will become a centre of excellence for Indigenous education and research
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The key to our future
September 21, 2015 —
Manitoba will become a centre for excellence for Indigenous education and research. Here are some reasons why the U of M is perfectly positioned to take on this challenge.