indigenous student centre News Archive
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ISC giveaway helps students prepare for school year
September 12, 2024 —
The Indigenous Student Centre (ISC), in partnership with the Access Program hosted the 2nd annual Back-to-School Giveaway for UM Indigenous and Access students. Held during the first week of school, this event offerstudents the opportunity to shop for free household items.
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Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program enhances support for first-year students
June 27, 2024 —
The Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program helps first-year students in the Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program transition to university life by promoting student engagement and a sense of belonging on campus. The term Neechiwaken means “friend” in Cree.
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A supportive community for returning Indigenous students
June 5, 2024 —
Offered by the Indigenous Student Centre, The Blankstein Momentum Program connects Indigenous students like Scott Rear with UM resources that will support them through their academic journeys. Whether a returning student needs help getting back on track, elevating their GPA or connecting with the Indigenous community, Momentum provides Indigenous students with the tools they need to succeed.
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Building connections and supporting success
May 8, 2024 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success program helps facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at UM. It offers pre-orientation activities, academic learning support, advising, peer mentoring and special events that enhance their first-year experience.
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Immediate availability at St John’s Residence for students needing place to stay
January 3, 2024 —
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.
Asper School of Business
Investing in student success
September 5, 2023 —
Investing in student success involves resources, workshops, tutoring, funding opportunities and the like. But often the first step is creating communities where students know that there are other people who see their potential and their struggles and truly care about their success.
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Confident and comfortable in the university space
June 21, 2023 —
Qualico Bridge to Success Program offers spiritual, mental, emotional and academic support to Indigenous students as they strive for success.
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Qualico Bridge to Success Program Enhances Student Experience
April 28, 2023 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program is one of the many initiatives offered by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) to support student success. Its goal is to facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at the University through activities, supports and peer-mentoring.
Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous graduates
April 18, 2023 —
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and achievement, will be hosted at Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, May 6.
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Get to know ISC’s new Knowledge Keeper
March 15, 2023 —
The Indigenous Student Centre is excited to welcome Knowledge Keeper Kimberly Guimond to the University of Manitoba community. Kim joins the university with a robust background as a teacher in her home community of Sagkeeng First Nation for 17 years; and as part of the Ojibwe Bilingual Program at Riverbend Community School.