Indigenous News Archive
Aug. 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 4, 2021 —
In recognition of this important day, it is fitting to discuss the implementation of the UN Declaration in Canada. Why is it important, and how does it help address the challenges we currently face in Canada?
Should bilingualism change in Canada? The debate over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
July 26, 2021 —
'The federal government and all Canadians have an obligation to work towards reconciliation with Indigenous people, and to implement the TRC recommendations'
Indigenous
How mindfulness and meditation can help us adjust to a new normal
July 16, 2021 —
Read how Indigenous scholar and dean of social work practices mindfulness and meditation to keep him grounded
CBC: Northern Manitoba First Nation aims to help feed community, fight diabetes with expanded vertical farm project
July 9, 2021 —
Opaskwayak Cree Nation working with U of M on project using smart technology to help grow veggies year-round
UM congratulates Mary Simon on her appointment as first Indigenous Governor General
July 6, 2021 —
'Her appointment is a significant and inspirational moment for Canada'
CBC: Nunavut PhD student wins award for research that blends Inuit knowledge and western science
July 5, 2021 —
Enooyaq Sudlovenick, who was raised on Baffin Island, Nunavut, is one of the 2021 recipients of the Weston Family Award in Northern Research
Research and International
Smart vertical farming to expand in Northern Manitoba
July 5, 2021 —
UM and Opaskwayak Cree Nation collaborate on new project
A message from President Michael Benarroch on the recent discovery at Cowessess First Nation
June 25, 2021 —
'This breaks my heart and reminds me of the responsibility I have, and that we all have to learn more and to support the process of Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action'
Indigenous
Engaging community, expanding Indigenous leadership
June 23, 2021 —
Indigenous-focused projects underway across UM campuses
Students
Bettering our land: A call to action against injustice – event June 28
June 22, 2021 —
UM’s Spiritual Care office has partnered with the Muslim Student Association, UM’s Indigenous Student Association, the Métis University Student Association, Community Engaged Learning and the Indigenous Student Centre to host a virtual event that aims to bring the UM community together, and to discuss what can be done here at home to address all forms of racism with an emphasis on anti-Indigenous racism and Islamophobia