IBEP News Archive

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Naawi-Oodena “centre of the heart and community” to become Canada’s largest urban reserve
February 7, 2022 —
As the winter melt begins, so does the construction of Canada’s largest urban reserve, Naawi-Oodena. The massive project involving the evolution of the Kapyong Barracks site into an urban reserve with world class attractions is led by Asper alumnus Whelan Sutherland [BComm(Hons)/06], CEO, and Tim Daniels, Chief Development Officer for the Treaty One Development Corporation.

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Scholarship recipient uses mother’s legacy as academic inspiration
October 28, 2021 —
'I am feeling stress-free about my financial circumstances and can focus on my studies, which is a blessing,' said Alicia Boyes, the 2021 recipient of the Scholarship in Indigenous Business Education.

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Asper School hosts international research conference on emerging themes in Indigenous Business
February 26, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business and the James W. Burns Leadership Institute will be holding an international conference designed to encourage and present research that deepens our knowledge of Indigenous matters within the context of management studies

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A year in review at the Asper School of Business
December 23, 2020 —
It is hard to believe that another year has passed at the Asper School of Business. To celebrate, we are sharing some of our most read stories in 2020.

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Asper student recognized for community involvement and academic excellence
December 5, 2020 —
Noah Bartlett, a first-year student at the Asper School of Business, is in his kitchen getting ready for a virtual interview in between his online classes at the University of Manitoba “It’s both fun and a challenge,” jokes Bartlett. “I’m pretty grateful that classes are still going on and that I am able to pursue university.” Of French-Métis decent and born in Winnipeg on Treaty 1 land, Bartlett is the 2020 recipient of the Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) Scholarship, an award valued up to $5,000. It’s given to an Indigenous high school student entering the Asper School of Business who demonstrates a combination of academic excellence and community involvement. Bartlett shined in his application with a high GPA, participation in extra curriculars, and a commitment to his community.

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Connecting Indigenous values to business practices
June 19, 2020 —
Congratulations to Asper PhD student, Peter Pomart [MBA/18], who was award the SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) Doctoral Fellowship.

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Shaw New Venture Camp
June 13, 2020 —
Apply by July 10th for this fully-funded virtual summer camp for Indigenous High School Students hosted virtually from July 20-24.

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Q & A with an MBA: Peter Pomart [MBA/18]
May 26, 2020 —
When life happens, the best way to honour those that believe in you is to dig down deep and get it done. For Peter Pomart [MBA/18], this idea is representative of his academic journey, a path that started with a Bachelor of Science from Brandon University, an Asper MBA degree and his current adventure, the pursuit of a PhD from the Asper School of Business.

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Turn your education dreams into reality
February 5, 2020 —
Apply for a $15,000 scholarship for Indigenous business students

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Asper co-op program makes students shine
November 6, 2019 —
The Asper Co-op Program helps connect interested students with a job in a field they are studying