Indigenous News Archive
Kids in care at high risk of trouble with the law: UM study
June 2, 2020 —
Spending time in the child welfare system is one of the strongest predictors of being charged with a youth crime, a new Manitoba study reveals
Asper School of Business
Q & A with an MBA: Peter Pomart [MBA/18]
May 26, 2020 —
When life happens, the best way to honour those that believe in you is to dig down deep and get it done. For Peter Pomart [MBA/18], this idea is representative of his academic journey, a path that started with a Bachelor of Science from Brandon University, an Asper MBA degree and his current adventure, the pursuit of a PhD from the Asper School of Business.
Four-time alumna elected to Board of Governors
May 26, 2020 —
UM alumni have chosen Nora Murdock [PhD/16, MEd/05, CertEd/78, BA/78] to bring their voice to the University’s Board of Governors.
Indigenous
Vice-dean of Indigenous health bridges professional work with community
May 20, 2020 —
We caught up with an Indigenous public health doctor, mother and community organizer for a glimpse into her busy life.
Faculty of Arts
Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content open to UM faculty and staff
May 15, 2020 —
This summer, University of Manitoba faculty and staff have the opportunity to explore the cultural and historical context of Indigenous peoples in Manitoba and across Canada – virtually - in the Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day
May 13, 2020 —
Today we celebrate Indigenous nurses and nursing students in Manitoba on Indigenous Nurses Day, part of the National Nursing Week. This year’s theme is “Nurses: A voice to lead – Nursing the world to health.” Currently we have over 80 Indigenous nursing students enrolled in the College of Nursing, a great harbinger for Indigenous health professionals delivering care to Indigenous communities and beyond.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Midwifery program offers support in Nunavut during pandemic
May 13, 2020 —
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 to Nunavut, three faculty members from the College of Nursing’s new bachelor of midwifery program have been working to support maternal and child health with a full-scope midwifery practice that includes antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Midwifery degree program due for delivery in 2021
May 13, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba’s College of Nursing will introduce a bachelor’s degree program in midwifery in September 2021.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Meet our ENGAP Class of 2020
May 7, 2020 —
Engineering Access Program celebrates this year's graduates.
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UM student recognized with Athena Leadership Scholarship
May 6, 2020 —
Gillian McIvor is a recipient for The Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship