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Sherry Farrell Racette, associate professor, Native studies and women’s and gender studies.

Research and International

Sewing the beads of change

August 17, 2015 — 
Sherry Farrell Racette believes that a stitch is a powerful tool, and that art is the most powerful means of reaching the heart.

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In it for the long run

August 17, 2015 — 
For Jon McGavock, the connection between exercise and lifelong wellbeing is a personal one and a source of his passion for diabetes and obesity research.

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First Nations and Inuit youth on campus for National Summer Science Camp

August 7, 2015 — 
Students from across Canada coming to learn and experience science

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From Mazinbiige, Indigenous graphic novel collection. // Photo by Katie Chalmers-Brooks

Sharing and celebrating Indigenous knowledge, memory and culture

August 4, 2015 — 
From August 4-7 Indigenous Knowledge keepers will come to the University of Manitoba to participate in the ninth annual International Indigenous Librarians Forum.

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Scholars come to Winnipeg to discuss rights of humans, and animals

July 31, 2015 — 
Over 230 academics from around the world are expected to arrive in Winnipeg for a major conference in August: Romanticism and Rights

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Research into Indigenous students’ post-secondary education experiences receives grant

July 31, 2015 — 
Collaboration between CATL, Sociology and Education may help future research into 'successful and inclusive' university experiences for Indigenous people

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Brayden Harper

Asper student builds cultural bridge between Indigenous community and Winnipeg Blue Bombers

July 29, 2015 — 
Traditional Indigenous territory to be acknowledged at every Bomber home game.

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Faculty of Education

Canadian Museum for Human Rights strives to incorporate current Aboriginal perspectives, students told

July 27, 2015 — 
It’s interesting learning ‘methodology behind the museum as well as the challenges,’ says student

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Faculty of Education

Second summer institute for educational leaders on Indigenous histories, worldview a ‘tremendous learning experience’

July 22, 2015 — 
Onikaniwak – ' for those who lead' program designed to integrate academic presentations, cultural teachings

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Biomedical Youth Camp

Biomedical Youth Camp engages youth in science, health workshops

July 21, 2015 — 
Over 100 students from Grades 6-12 doing hands-on activities in labs, like testing sunscreens

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