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Exploring how to Research in Good Ways

October 8, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba has launched Researching in Good Ways, an Indigenous-led initiative that brings researchers and Indigenous communities together to foster respectful, reciprocal and relationship-based research practices.

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Dr. Angie Bruce speaks at a microphone.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Rady symposium explores recruitment, retention of Indigenous faculty 

October 7, 2025 — 
Increasing the number of Indigenous faculty members at UM requires a strategy to ensure that they are not just hired, but valued and supported, speakers said at a symposium on Sept. 25.  

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Bundle of ceremonial items including medicines, drum, and rattle

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“Working together. That’s how we heal.”

October 3, 2025 — 
The short film created by Erica Daniels (Kejic Productions), “Bringing Our Ancestors Home”, shares the story of the first years of the (RRRC) at UM.

Lisa Mendez and Maura Macaulay wear star blankets and pose alongside Esther Cook and Margaret McGregor at Misipawistik Cree Nation.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Rady educator and student honoured for dedication to First Nation community

September 29, 2025 — 
The community of Misipawistik Cree Nation near Grand Rapids recently honoured an educator and a student from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences for their commitment to a partnership with First Nations communities through a program at the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC). 

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UM updates Traditional Territories Acknowledgement to reflect growth, understanding and commitment to Reconciliation

September 29, 2025 — 
UM’s statement is a tool to promote understanding of historical and present-day events, Indigenous perspectives and conversation about what UM is doing to advance Reconciliation.

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Orange origami shirts with handwritten messages such as 'Every Child Matters' displayed on a window, commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Walking together: UM marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 22, 2025 — 
Across UM campuses, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is marked through remembrance, dialogue and learning. Survivors share healing journeys, students like Shylo Cloud and Antonina Kandiurin connect reconciliation to growth and belonging, and faculty initiatives such as the Summer Institute and Teach-In highlight reconciliation in teaching and research. Guided by the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous), spaces like the Heart Garden embody UM’s ongoing commitment to walk this journey together.

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Elders, Survivors, and UM staff gathered with Premier Wab Kinew.

Donor Relations

Manitoba invests $20 million in the future of truth and Reconciliation

September 15, 2025 — 
Investment will support the construction of a new permanent home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

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Anna Binto Diallo, one the 2023 Merit Award recipients, with President Michael Benarroch and Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Diane Hiebert-Murphy at the 2024 Faculty Recognition Reception.

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Celebrating the Merit Award recipients of 2024

September 10, 2025 — 
The Merit Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and creative work, service, and include a special category dedicated to Indigenous Achievement. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Merit Awards.

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Lauren Hallett (right) and other members of Indigenous Circle of Empowerment on Parliament Hill.

Donor Relations

UM gifted $5 million from Mastercard Foundation to scale Indigenous innovation in post-secondary education

September 9, 2025 — 
This funding supports efforts to transform education and amplify Indigenous excellence for generations to come

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Elder Philip Paynter and Elder Florence Paynter and young girl

Donor Relations

Mastercard Foundation gifts $25 million to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

September 9, 2025 — 
The gift will strengthen the NCTR’s capacity to offer resources and programs that engage youth and children in learning, understanding, and action

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