indigenous students News Archive
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Indigenous
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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Indigenous
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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Faculty of Education
Anisininew M.Ed. in Inclusion and Reconciliation
March 25, 2024 —
The Faculty of Education welcomes St. Theresa Point students for a new Master of Education (M.Ed.) cohort specializing in Inclusive Education and Reconciliation.
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Human Resources
Faculties and units can participate in the 2024 Indigenous Summer Student Internship Program
January 22, 2024 —
Submit funding applications by February 22, 2024
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Indigenous
Indigenous Student Advisory Circles
January 15, 2024 —
Jeri Ducharme created Indigenous Student Advisory Circles to ensure First Nations, Métis and Inuit students have a voice in the ongoing evaluation and development of initiatives supported through the Mastercard Foundation EleV Partnership.
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St. John's College
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.
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Indigenous
Partnership paving the way for systemic change
December 11, 2023 —
More than 2,000 Indigenous youth in Manitoba have already benefited from the University of Manitoba’s innovative partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Just over two years ago, the $16.1 million partnership set out to transform Indigenous education through initiatives co-created with Indigenous students, communities, governments and organizations, as well as post-secondary institutions across the province.
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Indigenous
UM hosts first ever New Buffalo Education Gathering
November 27, 2023 —
On Friday, Nov. 17th, the University of Manitoba’s Indigenous Student Recruitment and Community Relations (ISRCR) team launched its first ever Open House for rural and northern Indigenous students and welcomed prospective Indigenous youth and adults from northern, rural and urban communities to come and explore post-secondary education at UM.
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Faculty of Education
Congratulations to the 2023 Indigenous Scholarships in Education
November 14, 2023 —
Seven students will benefit from the 2023 Indigenous Scholarships in Education.
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Faculty of Education
Indigenous Scholarship allows Emily Antonio to discover ways she can contribute to her community
October 24, 2023 —
Emily Antonio, Métis student, is one of the recipients of the Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship in Education.