Indigenous News Archive
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
Price Faculty of Engineering
Meet the ENGAP Class of 2021
May 27, 2021 —
ENGAP and the Price Faculty of Engineering looks forward to welcoming back the ENGAP Classes of 2020 and 2021 for formal celebrations as soon as it is safe to do so
APTN: Inuk architectural grad getting set to redesign the world
May 25, 2021 —
An Inuk student at the University of Manitoba is getting set to graduate with a masters in architecture and set off to take on her own projects
Asper School of Business
Asper student wins UM Trailblazer Award
May 21, 2021 —
Jennifer Moose’s unique journey helps pave the road for other Indigenous business students
Indigenous
UM community members honoured with Indspire Awards
May 20, 2021 —
Congratulations to vice-president (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03], Faculty of Arts student Justin Langan and alumna Nahanni Fontaine [MA/01], who have received 2021 Indspire Awards – the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Online workout series promotes physical activity & history for Indigenous seniors
May 14, 2021 —
Professor Brian Rice takes YouTube viewers through locales of historical significance while working up a sweat.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Indigenous engagement director awarded for positive impact on students
May 13, 2021 —
Heather McRae was named a recipient for the Migizii Agamik Award at the UM Virtual Indigenous Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 8.