Indigenous News Archive
Indigenous
A reminder of the responsibility we have
June 14, 2021 —
We cannot say we support Truth and Reconciliation without a commitment to learn the truth.
Indigenous
Three Indigenous retirees reflect on their influential careers
June 11, 2021 —
Audrey Richard, Dr. Wanda Wuttunee and Dr. Yvonne Pompana are all set for retirement this summer
June 2021 UM Virtual Community Events
June 11, 2021 —
Listen, learn and gain important insight from UM’s virtual community events during the month of June.
Students
Working in Good Ways: A framework for Indigenous community engagement now available for download
June 7, 2021 —
The framework and accompanying set of resources are part of an Indigenous Initiatives funded project that focuses on building and caring for relationships with Indigenous communities.
As an Indigenous doctor, I see the legacy of residential schools and ongoing racism in today’s health care
June 7, 2021 —
'The legacy of residential schools is not just in the intergenerational trauma and impacts on Indigenous families and communities — it is also in the health care system'
Faculty of Architecture
IDPSA releases statement on the tragic discovery on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation
June 2, 2021 —
Indigenous Design and Planning Student Association released the following statement on the tragic discovery reported this past week in Kamloops, BC.
Students
Support for students
May 31, 2021 —
Following the devastating discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc lands – supports for students are available
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Every Child Matters
May 31, 2021 —
We are deeply saddened and heartbroken about the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children found in Kamloops. B.C. at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
UM lowers flag to honour children of Kamloops Indian Residential School
May 30, 2021 —
UM lowered its flag over the Administration Building to honour the children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
Global News: ‘Trailblazing’ medical grad looks forward to providing care for underserved Indigenous communities
May 28, 2021 —
Brooke Cochrane, 26, will officially become a medical doctor in June