Indigenous News Archive
Faculty of Law
Free Press: Young Dynamo will chart ambitious course as Chief of Birdtail Sioux
April 18, 2025 —
Dr. Niigaan Sinclair published an opinion piece in the Winnipeg Free Press about a former student of his - Tréchelle Bunn, currently a second-year law student who was elected Chief of the Birdtail Sioux First Nation on April 10th. Sinclair describes the political scene at the Nation and the issues Bunn will have to address. "She’s got her work cut out for her," he writes.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning May Workshops
April 16, 2025 —
May is a month full of learning opportunities at the Centre. Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for May, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning!
Donor Relations
Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada make $2-million gift to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
April 15, 2025 —
The gift will help create a new, permanent home to accommodate the Centre’s growing work and guide our country on its path to truth and reconciliation
Research and International
The Conversation: As Canada is threatened, it’s urgent to revisit Indigenous sovereignty and nationhood
April 8, 2025 —
Early in his second term as president of the United States, Donald Trump began making explicit threats about Canada becoming the 51st American state.
St. John's College
Finding strength in community: Angela Soulsby achieves her Nursing dream
April 3, 2025 —
When Angela Soulsby walks into her new role with Health Canada under Indigenous Services Canada, she carries with her not just a Bachelor of Nursing degree and recently completed NCLEX, but a deep, personal story of healing and hope. Growing up in an unsafe environment shaped by historical and generational trauma, Angela faced adversity that could have easily derailed her dreams. She later experienced a health care crisis and a violent assault—both stemming from institutional systems that have long dehumanized Indigenous Peoples. Rather than let these experiences hold her back, Angela found purpose in them.
Indigenous
The Force is strong with Anishinaabemowin: Honouring National Indigenous Languages Day
March 31, 2025 —
March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It is also a time to reflect on the importance of revitalization efforts and the urgent need to preserve Indigenous languages for future generations.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New Zealand visit transformative for Indigenous UM nursing students
March 21, 2025 —
A knowledge exchange trip to New Zealand in 2024 was life-changing for Shayna Moore, a recent graduate from the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences who now works as a skills education coach for Indigenous students in the program.
Deadline extended: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025
March 21, 2025 —
Do you know an Indigenous campus community member who is making a difference?
Students
What spurs you to help dismantle racism?
March 21, 2025 —
Introducing UM’s Anti-Racism Learning Framework
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning April Workshops
March 19, 2025 —
Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for April, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning!