Indigenous News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Community, Culture, Curriculum
July 9, 2024 —
Margaret Hart’s [M.Ed./21] career took an unexpected turn when she joined the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in 2022.
Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope: an alliance to revitalize the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language set to make its premiere August 8, 2024
June 28, 2024 —
The Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) version of Star Wars: A New Hope makes its debut August 8, 2024 at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program enhances support for first-year students
June 27, 2024 —
The Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program helps first-year students in the Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program transition to university life by promoting student engagement and a sense of belonging on campus. The term Neechiwaken means “friend” in Cree.
Share your feedback on UM’s Truth and Reconciliation Framework
June 26, 2024 —
This draft framework outlines the vision, mission and shared values guiding the Reconciliation Advisory Committee in its work
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Indigenous Birding Club hosts Safe Windows event
June 25, 2024 —
This summer, the UM Indigenous Birding Club (UMIBC) hosted a safe windows event on campus to raise awareness about how many birds die due to striking windows on campus.
School of Art
Seeing in a Good Way: A Summer Program for Young Indigenous Artists
June 24, 2024 —
Minaw-pishi-mowin / Seeing in a Good Way is a transformative summer program by the School of Art Gallery designed to instill confidence in young Indigenous artists. This initiative aims to break down barriers and foster an environment where creativity can thrive.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at UM
June 21, 2024 —
An opportunity to actively listen and recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island
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Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community celebrates 2024 honourees
June 20, 2024 —
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) recognize the efforts and achievements of the inspiring people that are working to make the University of Manitoba a better place. On June 20, ten student, staff and faculty honourees were recognized for their exceptional contributions at the 2024 Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community recognition ceremony.
The Conversation: ‘Decolonizing Lens’: Winnipeg and virtual film series reflects the beauty of Indigenous worldviews
June 19, 2024 —
Decolonizing Lens is a film and discussion series based in Winnipeg that brings together Indigenous filmmakers, their films and audiences as a form of public education.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Three-time UM alum honoured with prestigious Indspire Award
June 18, 2024 —
Jayelle Friesen-Enns receives the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people.