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February Graduation – Information for Graduates

February 2, 2024 — 
February Graduation is almost here! Read on for information on proof of graduation documents, parchment delivery, and information on your accounts and access after you graduate.

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UM’s Blankstein Momentum Program assists in student success

June 23, 2023 — 
The Blankstein Momentum Program, offered by the Indigenous Student Centre, connects Indigenous students to UM resources they may not have known of or actively sought out on their own. Momentum uses a holistic approach that includes biweekly workshops (September – March), advisor meetings, access to tutors, group activities and cultural/spiritual care.

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Grad Pow Wow provides ‘full circle moment’ for Indigenous students

May 2, 2023 — 
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, which takes place on May 6, is not only a celebration of culture and achievement for Indigenous graduating students, it’s also a deeply personal and reflective moment for them.

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Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous graduates

April 18, 2023 — 
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and achievement, will be hosted at Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, May 6.

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Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow returns

April 14, 2022 — 
After two years, the Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow is back!

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Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022

March 28, 2022 — 
Convocation ceremonies will also be live-streamed on interactive platform

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Honouring First Nations, Métis and Inuit graduates

May 3, 2021 — 
Indigenous campus community celebrated graduates virtually on May 8

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Dancers at the 30th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow

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Gallery: 30th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow

May 9, 2019 — 
View highlights from this year’s 30th anniversary celebration

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Noah Wilson (left) receiving an Indigenous Student Award of Excellence

Graduation Pow Wow Profile: Noah Wilson

April 30, 2019 — 
In addition to academic growth, the university experience is largely considered to be a time of immense personal development

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Graduation Pow Wow profile: Jenna Vandal

April 29, 2019 — 
A true advocate for the environment and Indigenous rights, student Jenna Vandal has always carved her own path

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