Indigenous engagement News Archive
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Update on Indigenous identity engagement sessions to UM community
May 10, 2023 —
Months of Indigenous-led engagement sessions on Indigenous identity have led to nine recommendations and a final report that will inform the development of an Indigenous identity policy for the University of Manitoba.
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Faculty of Education
Gaa-maamawabing, a new space to connect and belong
April 12, 2023 —
Indigenous Community Space will now be referred to as Gaa-maamawabing which means “gathering place” in Anishinaabemowin.
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Indigenous
Growing up in the centre of the Arctic and carrying Inuit teachings
October 7, 2022 —
Learn about Inuk Elder Martha Peet and how she's carried Inuit teachings throughout her life
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Indigenous
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events
September 23, 2022 —
There are many opportunities to engage in a day of reflection leading up to and on the day itself both at UM, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and off-campus.
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Indigenous
Top 10 recommended media list from Indigenous community at UM
June 14, 2022 —
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Engagement and Communications invited the Indigenous community at UM to share their favourite media to celebrate the wide range of talented Indigenous creators
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Indigenous
Indigenous Initiatives Fund proposals now open
January 11, 2022 —
Proposals are now being accepted for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund
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Students
Working in Good Ways: A framework for Indigenous community engagement available for download on May 27
April 26, 2021 —
Community Engaged Learning (CEL) is launching a free downloadable framework guide for working in a good ways with Indigenous communities on Thursday, May 27, 12 pm.
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Faculty of Architecture
Voices of the Land: Indigenous Design and Planning from the Prairies
February 22, 2021 —
Indigenous Design and Planning Students’ Association (IDPSA) launches new publication to inspire conversations on inclusion and representation in design education.
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Indigenous
Living library creates an interactive way to celebrate Indigenous alumni success
September 14, 2020 —
Learn about the career paths of four Indigenous UM alumni on October 2.
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UM to establish university-wide Indigenous leadership structure
October 2, 2019 —
Vice-President (Indigenous) position has been approved as first step