Indigenous News Archive
Indigenous
On the passing of Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man)
December 10, 2021 —
UM community is saddened to hear of the passing of Elder Dave Courchene Jr.
Statement on Indigenous Identity
November 30, 2021 —
A message from President Michael Benarroch and Catherine Cook, Vice-President (Indigenous)
Dr. Cary Miller appointed as Associate Vice-President (Indigenous) Scholarship, Research and Curriculum
October 27, 2021 —
Indigenous scholar, mentor and educator begins new role Nov. 1
Faculty of Arts
Ignore debaters and denialists, Canada’s treatment of Indigenous Peoples fits the definition of genocide
October 26, 2021 —
A better understanding of what most genocide scholars believe can help people understand how Canada’s Indian Residential School system fits with definitions of genocide
Seven professors named Most Powerful Women in Canada
October 25, 2021 —
Read the inspiring stories of the recipients
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Research and International
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Melanie MacKinnon
October 25, 2021 —
Healthcare innovator whose leadership has helped save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Renowned children’s diabetes researcher wins international prize
October 18, 2021 —
Dr. Heather Dean, professor emeritus of pediatrics and child health in the Max Rady College of Medicine, has been awarded the 2021 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine.
CBC: Anishinaabe U of M student building portable device to detect breast cancer earlier
October 18, 2021 —
Device designed to be easy to use so there's no need for people to go to doctor to be diagnosed
Honorary degrees bestowed upon exceptional individuals at Fall Convocation 2021
October 13, 2021 —
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing students hold moving Orange Shirt Day virtual event
September 29, 2021 —
Over 80 students, faculty, staff and guests attended an emotional 80-minute virtual ceremony held by the Nursing Students’ Association (NSA) and College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences to mark Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 29