Indigenous News Archive
Indigenous
Two-Spirit Métis Elder encourages community to choose love and acceptance
June 2, 2023 —
Two-Spirit Elder Charlotte Nolin is an elder in residence at Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing at the University of Manitoba. She is an Indigenous person of Métis ancestry – Oji-Cree and French – a survivor of the “Sixties Scoop” and a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Through her role with the University, Elder Nolin looks to her own journey to help others.
School of Art
School of Art Gallery launches new program to empower the next generation of Indigenous artists.
June 1, 2023 —
School of Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new program, "Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering our Gifts"
Alumni
Meet the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni recipient
May 30, 2023 —
Learn more about Mihskakwan James Harper’s journey from student to climate action leader.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Students to bring vital service to First Nation adults with disabilities
May 25, 2023 —
A group of occupational therapy students from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is developing a much-needed day program for adults with disabilities in Sagkeeng First Nation.
Asper School of Business
Indigenous women empowering each other through traditional birth support
May 10, 2023 —
Kathleen BlueSky’s [MBA/15] role as co-founder and board chair of Wiijii’idiwag Ikwewag began during her time in the Asper MBA program, in a confluence of hard truths and tenderness.
Update on Indigenous identity engagement sessions to UM community
May 10, 2023 —
Months of Indigenous-led engagement sessions on Indigenous identity have led to nine recommendations and a final report that will inform the development of an Indigenous identity policy for the University of Manitoba.
Faculty of Social Work
Social Work welcomes visiting scholars from Taiwan and China
May 10, 2023 —
The Faculty of Social Work would like to invite all to a Lunch ’n’ Learn event with our visiting social work scholars from Taiwan and China. Presentations by: Dr. Hiu Ha Chong, Department of Indigenous Affairs & Development National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan Specializing in Indigenous social work and Indigenous child protection Dr. Zhihong Yue, School of Sociology, Wuhan University, China Specializing in youth mental health
Search for a Vice-President (Indigenous): A message from President Michael Benarroch
May 5, 2023 —
Dr. Cook will conclude her time as Vice-President (Indigenous) later in 2023, in conjunction with the end of the search for the next Vice-President (Indigenous).
Grad Pow Wow provides ‘full circle moment’ for Indigenous students
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.
Indigenous
An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day
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+.