indigenous students News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indigenous
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.
Indigenous
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.
Donor Relations
Louis Riel Bursary is helping to fuel Métis student’s goal of giving back to her community
March 24, 2023 —
Donor funded bursaries open doors for so many students to advance their education and achieve their goals.
Faculty of Education
New Scholarships support Education Indigenous Students
February 23, 2023 —
The Indigenous Scholarship in Education was established to the support Indigenous students in the Faculty of Education. Scholarships will be awarded to students in their first year.
Indigenous
“A place of belonging, friendship and learning”
January 12, 2023 —
Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program continues to grow across the province
Donor Relations
Scholarship helps make university dream a reality for a first-year student
November 2, 2022 —
Scholarship supports make it possible for student to focus on studies while transitioning form an urban setting to a post-secondary education.