Indigenous News Archive
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+.
Alumni
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed
May 1, 2023 —
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September celebration
Indigenous
Qualico Bridge to Success Program Enhances Student Experience
April 28, 2023 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program is one of the many initiatives offered by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) to support student success. Its goal is to facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at the University through activities, supports and peer-mentoring.
Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous graduates
April 18, 2023 —
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and achievement, will be hosted at Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, May 6.
Book launch: Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law
April 12, 2023 —
UM Press is launching Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law by Leo Baskatawang on April 19 at 7 p.m