Indigenous News Archive

May 2, 2023 — 
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, which takes place on May 6, is not only a celebration of culture and achievement for Indigenous graduating students, it’s also a deeply personal and reflective moment for them.

May 2, 2023 — 
On Thursday, May 4, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Centre for Human Rights Research are holding An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day: Seminar and Red Dress Pin Workshop. Kayla Lariviere, Engagement Lead for Indigenous Engagement and Communications and one of the event organizers, says it’s meaningful for UM to host this event and demonstrate its support for MMIWG2S+.

May 1, 2023 — 
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September celebration

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.

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.

April 12, 2023 — 
UM Press is launching Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law by Leo Baskatawang on April 19 at 7 p.m

April 11, 2023 — 
University of Manitoba law students travelled to the University of Victoria to take part in the 2023 Kawaskimhon Moot held March 10 – 11. Third-year students Adam Kowal, Brayden Gray, Heather Alexander, and Carleena Cavallo were coached by Assistant Professor Daniel Diamond, and Indigenous Legal Studies Coordinator Marc Kruse [JD/2015]. The students returned with profound learning experiences from having had the opportunity to put the collaborative principles of the Indigenous moot into practice.

March 31, 2023 — 
Indigenous science book display in UM Libraries

March 31, 2023 — 
Cassie Phaneuf [BComm(Hons)/22] majored in actuarial mathematics at the Asper School of Business before securing an internship at Intact Insurance in Montréal. Despite her specialization, her first assigned project involved more than traditional actuarial work. With the breadth of her business education, Phaneuf was well-prepared.

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.