indigenous leadership News Archive
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
A conversation with Ărramăt Indigenous leaders and scholars on holistic healing and physical-spiritual relationships with Mother Nature
October 11, 2023 —
Recently, Ărramăt Pathway 9 facilitated a conversation about “Physical and Spiritual Relationships with Mother Nature in Indigenous holistic healing” at the Natural Resources Institute of the University of Manitoba.
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Centering Indigenous values, supporting leadership, building community
August 9, 2023 —
The Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE) is a student leadership development program rooted in culture and focused on personal, educational, and professional development, and community engagement. It provides a diverse range of activities, including conversations with esteemed Indigenous leaders, professional development, learning from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and collaborative team capstone projects.
‘Weave us all together’
May 4, 2022 —
New Indigenous Senator positions narrow the gap in UM leadership
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Dr. Catherine Cook’s term as Vice-President (Indigenous) extended
February 2, 2022 —
Dr. Cook to continue advancing Indigenous engagement and success at UM
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Med student, Indigenous and inclusion advocate recognized by Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
September 3, 2021 —
Max Rady College of Medicine student Jayelle Friesen-Enns has received a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) award honouring second-year medical students who demonstrate community leadership, superior communication skills and interest in advancing knowledge
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UM community members honoured with Indspire Awards
May 20, 2021 —
Congratulations to vice-president (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03], Faculty of Arts student Justin Langan and alumna Nahanni Fontaine [MA/01], who have received 2021 Indspire Awards – the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people
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.
Asper School of Business
Who are you in the democracy?
November 19, 2020 —
A panel discussion on how students can be leaders in democracy
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Dr. Catherine Cook receives national family medicine award
November 9, 2020 —
Congratulations to vice-president (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03], who has received a prestigious award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine
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Building confidence and community connections for Indigenous students
August 25, 2020 —
After wrapping up a successful year later this past spring, applications are now open for the 2020-2021 ICE program.