Indigenous News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Relationships central to symposium on Indigenous health research
November 15, 2022 —
This year’s UM Indigenous Health Research Symposium, hosted by Ongomiizwin -- Research, takes place Nov. 16 and 17 in an all-virtual format.
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation welcomes funding for Centre’s new permanent home and long term work
November 9, 2022 —
$60 million in federal funding will help build a new, permanent home for NCTR at the University of Manitoba.
Libraries
UM Libraries strengthens connection with Indigenous communities
October 28, 2022 —
UM Libraries strengthens connection with Indigenous communities.
Students
UM’s new Indigenous Career Mentor Program
October 26, 2022 —
This is a student’s chance to ask an Indigenous Career Professional questions about a career in a specific industry or about someone’s career journey.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Family medicine professor to lead national Indigenous physician group
October 18, 2022 —
The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) has elected Dr. Mandy Buss, assistant professor at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, as its new president.
Cultural changemakers to receive honorary degrees at UM 55th Fall Convocation
October 12, 2022 —
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership.
Indigenous
The Indigenous Student Centre Hosts Its 16th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering
October 11, 2022 —
We sat down with Elder-in-Residence Carl Stone to learn some of the history behind Elders Gathering at the UM, his involvement and to learn about what to expect by attending the two-day event.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty community marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 11, 2022 —
Hundreds of people from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community – and from across UM campuses – wore orange shirts on Sept. 29 and participated in events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Indigenous
Growing up in the centre of the Arctic and carrying Inuit teachings
October 7, 2022 —
Learn about Inuk Elder Martha Peet and how she's carried Inuit teachings throughout her life
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Graduate nursing students partake in Reconcili-action workshop
October 3, 2022 —
On Sept. 6 and 7, graduate nursing students participated in Reconcili-action Begins with Education: Turtle Island Project Experiential Exercise for Graduate Nursing Students. The workshop took students through the history between Indigenous Peoples and settlers, beginning before European settlers came to Turtle Island to present-day reconciliation efforts.