indigenous art News Archive

Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law Spring Reception honours exceptional contributions of practicing bar and bench
May 20, 2025 —
The Faculty of Law was pleased to host its annual community-building Spring Reception on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, where five new Jurists of Robson Hall were honoured, along with two recipients of the Faculty’s annual Alumni awards. In a jam-packed evening that honoured practicing professional instructors, moot competition coaches, mentors, externship supervisors and volunteers, the Faculty also presented its inaugural Externship Supervisor Award. The Manitoba Law Foundation announced a $4.5 million grant it has made to the Faculty to create transformative bursaries to ensure a diverse future practicing bar. Guests were also invited to tour the student areas of Robson Hall to see the many recent changes including a giant mural created by Indigenous artist and second-year law student, Jessie Canard.

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.

Faculty of Arts
Valour FC: “It’s so important for us to get the Indigenous community involved in what we’re trying to build. This jersey helps in that.”
April 4, 2024 —
“It’s so important for us to get the Indigenous community involved in what we’re trying to build. This jersey helps in that.”

Indigenous
National Ribbon Skirt Day
January 4, 2024 —
January 4, 2024, marks the second annual National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada – a day to learn more about and to celebrate Indigenous culture, traditions, histories and contributions. While this national day has only recently been established, ribbon skirts are a centuries-old symbol of identity, adaptation and survival for Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people.

Student-led group aims to decolonize UM campus art
October 25, 2023 —
The Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program (ISLIAPP) is looking for passionate Indigenous students at the University of Manitoba to join a committee that aims to decolonize art collections on UM campuses.

School of Art
Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering our Gifts – A Journey of Indigenous Art and Expression
September 6, 2023 —
Art has long been recognized as a gift that has the power to transcend time, culture, and boundaries. It has the capacity to bridge generations, spark conversations, and cultivate understanding.

School of Art
School of Art Gallery launches new program to empower the next generation of Indigenous artists.
June 1, 2023 —
School of Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new program, "Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering our Gifts"

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Celebrating Indigenous health principles through art
April 14, 2022 —
Artist Kristin Flattery shares her vision and talent with FKRM

Art reception at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning invites discussions of conciliation and reconciliation
April 20, 2018 —
In partnership with the School of Art, students' art works from the course, 'The Art of the North American Aboriginal Peoples', was exhibited at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
New mural connecting Indigenous knowledges and The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
April 18, 2018 —
As part of an initiative to create connections between faculty and Indigenous knowledges, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning unveiled their commissioned art mural created by two talented Indigenous students.