Representation Matters: Transforming UM Libraries Through Indigenous Art and Engagement

Libraries

Representation Matters: Transforming UM Libraries Through Indigenous Art and Engagement

January 6, 2023 —
On October 26, the Elizabeth Dafoe Library unveiled “Skoden & Stoodis,” the latest art piece by renowned Métis artist Val Vint. Located on 1st Floor of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library at the Fort Garry campus, “Skoden & Stoodis,” echoes Vint’s previous work “Chi-kishkayhitamihk si te li neu Biizon” (“Education is the New Bison”), a 12-foot steel sculpture constructed out of 200 steel replicas of books and other articles by Indigenous authors, currently on display at the Forks.

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Vickar Business Law students at the 2022 VIBE Awards (Far left) Elise Janzen, Jenna Symons, Emily Palmer, Johanna Thiessen, Julia Beal, Alli Knox, Connor Jonsson.

Faculty of Law

Together, we can achieve

December 2, 2022 —
On November 17, students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic attended the Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards at the RBC Convention Centre.

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Ribbon is cut by three officials in front of learning hub.

Donor Relations

Celebrating a Partnership for Change

November 10, 2022 —
A partnership between UM and the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV program will support thousands of Indigenous young people on their postsecondary journey

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Donor Relations

Renewed support helps hundreds of new Indigenous students bridge the gap to post-secondary learning

November 10, 2022 —
Qualico pledged another $1 million for programming and supports to help ensure the university transition is smooth for Indigenous students joining UM.

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‘Weave us all together’

May 4, 2022 —
New Indigenous Senator positions narrow the gap in UM leadership

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Indigenous

UM Today features Indigenous graduates

May 3, 2022 —
Learn the stories of Jesse McGregor and Taylor Tutkaluke

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Indigenous

Law Makers program connects Indigenous high school and UM students

April 5, 2022 —
New Law Makers program combines social justice education with mentorship

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Celebrating an innovative partnership between Mastercard Foundation and UM

February 8, 2022 —
New collaboration will transform Indigenous education now and into the future

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A tipi in front of Migizii Agamik building.

Indigenous

Indigenous Initiatives Fund proposals now open

January 11, 2022 —
Proposals are now being accepted for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund

Indigenous, indigenous achievement, Indigenous engagement, indigenous students

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Meet Janesca Kydd, UM’s new top lawyer, dedicated to advancing Reconciliation

July 22, 2021 —
Her father immigrated from Scotland in the 1950s and met her mother, a residential school Survivor. And after Kydd was born the family moved north to run a general store on an island near Misko-ziibiing (Bloodvein First Nation).

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