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Research and International

UM researchers receive more than $1 million in new project funding

March 13, 2024 — 
On Wednesday March 13, the federal government announced the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) recipients of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for fall 2022 and spring 2023.

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March UM Community Event 2022

UM Community Events March 2022

February 28, 2022 — 
Enjoy livestream midday recitals, cheer on the Bisons track and field team, learn how water purification is sustained in the Climate Series Webinar, and more

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Faculty of Science

2022 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference

January 27, 2022 — 
The UM is hosting its first Indigenous Science Conference with a focus on the Indigenous approach to understanding the five elements of the world: fire, water, earth, air, and spirit. 

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Faculty of Law's new Indigenous Student Support Coordinator, Marc Kruse

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law introduces new Indigenous Student Support Coordinator

September 29, 2021 — 
This fall, the Faculty of Law welcomed back alumnus Marc Kruse [JD/2015] to fill the role of Indigenous Student Support Coordinator, recently vacated by the retirement of long-time instructor, Wendy Whitecloud. In addition to providing programming and supports for Indigenous students at Robson Hall, he will be responsible for supplying the Faculty with opportunities and initiatives in Indigenizing the curriculum.

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Dr. Brian Rice

Indigenous

Mohawk scholar believes experiential learning provides a deeper appreciation for the land

September 7, 2021 — 
Dr. Brian Rice's relationship to learning was transformed while completing his dissertation on the land

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Research and International

Meet Katherine Boyer, 2020 Rh Award Winner in the Creative Works category

May 17, 2021 — 
Katherine Boyer uses a variety of mediums to re-frame and re-activate historical Métis objects, while also creating new artworks which contribute to Métis material culture.

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Métis artist and scholar Katherine Boyer

Indigenous

Métis artist and assistant professor uses her craft to give back what she has learned

March 3, 2021 — 
School of Art assistant professor continues learning as an artist to pass on knowledge as an educator

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