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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 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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Two Indigenous students sitting in a computer lab, both facing the camera and smiling.

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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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A woman speaking at a podium with a star blanket behind her and a panel of speakers beside her, sitting at a table.

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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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Education Building

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.

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St. John's College

Welcoming Peter Jaeger, writer in residence, to the college community

September 15, 2023 — 
Peter has seen the world throughout his poetry, writing, and teaching career.  He is the author of fourteen books of poetry, fiction, and criticism, as well as several artist books.

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2022-2023 ICE program students surrounded by Elders, ICE alum, community leaders and loved ones.

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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.

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Max Rady College of Medicine's admissions administrator Elizabeth Spence, sitting on a chair in the Migizii Agamik lounge.

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In-person support for UM students interested in Medicine now available at Fort Garry campus

June 13, 2023 — 
The Access & Aboriginal Focus Program located in the Indigenous Student Centre is excited to welcome Elizabeth Spence, the Max Rady College of Medicine’s admissions administrator, for the summer months to help new and current UM students learn more about how to apply for Medicine.

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