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Tréchelle Bunn

Donor Relations

Running toward Reconciliation

September 25, 2024 — 
From founding the Reconciliation Run to establishing a scholarship, Tréchelle Bunn’s passion for sport and community drives her vision for Reconciliation

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Justice Spence stands in the College of Nursing atrium with a colourful mural behind her.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New student lounge, mural bring ‘sense of belonging’ to Indigenous nursing students

September 25, 2024 — 
On Sept. 18, the College of Nursing held a grand opening celebration for a new lounge for students in its Mahkwa Omushki Kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE) initiative. 

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UM's 2024 Heart Garden in Buller greenspace

Heart garden is in a new space, with the same impactful goal

September 24, 2024 — 
It’s in a different spot but the purpose and goal of UM’s heart garden, remains the same. Read more about the annual initiative and why organizers say, humility is at the root of acts of Reconciliation.

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A group of people wearing orange t-shirts march toward the camera.

Indigenous

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events and engagement opportunities

September 20, 2024 — 
The fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on September 30. There are many ways you can observe the day, with opportunities both on and off campus to engage in learning and reflection and to honour the healing journey of residential school Survivors.

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colourful graphic with red, yellow, green and white on dark blue background featuring the words lets get to gether, metis studies symposium

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Education building connections, elevating the voices of Indigenous scholars and thinkers

September 19, 2024 — 
From September 25 to 28, the University of Manitoba will host Mawachihitotaak (Let’s Get Together): Métis Studies Symposium.

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L – R: MILSA members Raven Morrisseau, Chloe Dreillich-Girard, Kaitlyn Clarke, MLA for Fort Richmond Jennifer Chen, MILSA member Kiersten Sanderson, Faculty of Law Director of Legal Learning and Services Marc Kruse

Faculty of Law

MILSA receives Orange Shirt Day Fund grant from Province

September 13, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Law is pleased to share the news that the Province of Manitoba has presented the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association with a grant from the Orange Shirt Day Fund to help with hosting a special event to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The event will take place on Friday, September 27 at noon in the Robson Hall Common Room.

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Various household items displayed on a circular table.

Indigenous

ISC giveaway helps students prepare for school year

September 12, 2024 — 
The Indigenous Student Centre (ISC), in partnership with the Access Program hosted the 2nd annual Back-to-School Giveaway for UM Indigenous and Access students. Held during the first week of school, this event offerstudents the opportunity to shop for free household items. 

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Students studying at desks in a public space

Donor Relations

A legacy of support

September 11, 2024 — 
How scholarships, bursaries, and awards at the University of Manitoba transform lives

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Melinda Moch [JD/2024]

Faculty of Law

Melinda Moch named UM’s winner of the Royal Society of Canada’s Justice Rosalie Silbermann Abella Prize 2024

September 10, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Law congratulates recent graduate Melinda Moch on being selected as the University of Manitoba’s winner of the Royal Society of Canada’s 2024 Justice Rosalie Silbermann Abella Prize.

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Migizii Agamik building with yellow flowers

What we’ve heard so far: Truth and Reconciliation Framework Engagement Session feedback

September 9, 2024 — 
High-level summary of the main themes we’ve learned from your feedback to date

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