indigenous achievement News Archive
Gallery: Third Annual Welcome Feast
September 23, 2016 —
All new and returning First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences were invited to a Welcome Feast on Sept. 19.
New funds dedicated to support Indigenous initiatives and to recruit Indigenous scholars
August 23, 2016 —
'These investments will advance the U of M’s commitments to foster the development of the next generation of Indigenous leaders and ensure that all students graduate with an understanding of the importance and contributions of Indigenous peoples'
‘If you want to do something, you can’t let your past or your present define you’
June 28, 2016 —
First Indigenous rep for Nursing Students' Association on impact of bursaries, scholarships
Province continues support for post-secondary education in budget
May 31, 2016 —
The Manitoba government announced its budget on May 31, pledging support for increases in education funding
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Graduation Pow Wow 101
May 3, 2016 —
The Traditional Graduation Pow Wow on May 7 is one of the largest in the province
Empowering students through tutoring program at Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge
April 6, 2016 —
A program now in its second year at Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge provides opportunities for students to hone a range of skills and study strategies
High school students ‘elated’ by scholarships honouring future Manitoba leaders
March 30, 2016 —
Standout high school students received word on their selection for scholarships, including ones that are being awarded for the first time under a new program
Indigenous scarves approved to wear at Convocation
March 18, 2016 —
The Senate recently approved the Indigenous scarves as official academic dress
Hosting next generation of scientists: Manitoba First Nations Science Fair comes to campus Mar. 8-9
March 4, 2016 —
500 students from 35 schools will show over 250 science projects
CBC: Indigenous education at Winnipeg’s major universities up for debate Thursday
January 26, 2016 —
The discussion is part of the U of M's Indigenous Awareness Week, which runs from Jan. 25 to 29.