Researching Educational Genocide in Canada and Australia

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Faculty of Arts

Researching Educational Genocide in Canada and Australia

June 17, 2025 —
As a child growing up in Australia in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Samara Hand wasn’t taught much about Indigenous peoples or cultures in school. Today, the visiting doctoral researcher argues that exploring the fundamental assumptions of education systems and considering alternative models can open possibilities for an education system that is grounded in, and honours, Indigenous ways of knowing.

genocide, Indigenous, indigenous education, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Researchers, sociology and criminology

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Honourees pose together, each wrapped with their star blanket

Indigenous

Celebrating Indigenous Excellence: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025

June 12, 2025 —
Ten members of the Indigenous campus community at UM are being recognized this National Indigenous Peoples Day for leading transformational change and weaving Indigenous knowledges into all they do.

campus community, community engagement, Faculty and Staff, faculty of architecture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Indigenous, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Students

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angled cedar planks creating a privacy screen with an entrance, with a silver medallion adorned

Indigenous

Reclaiming sacred space, expanding the circle

June 10, 2025 —
Nestled behind Migizii Agamik — Bald Eagle Lodge is reclaimed land that has been carefully transformed into a sacred and special space, expanding the circle on the UM Fort Garry Campus.

campus community, community engagement, Faculty and Staff, Indigenous, Students

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St. Theresa Point educator Stephanie Wood speaks at the GOOSE launch ceremony, along with Tricia Manoakeesick and Margaret Hart.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

First Nations partner with UM to “grow our own” rehabilitation specialists starting in junior high

June 2, 2025 —
Nearly 200 people turned out to Oscar Lathlin Collegiate in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) on May 26 for the launch of a new initiative between the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and nine First Nations communities in Manitoba, supported by the University of Manitoba’s innovative partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

college of rehabilitation sciences, community engagement, Indigenous, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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The 2025 Kawaskimhon at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON. Tam Manitoba included Janell Jackson (front, middle in blue), Mary Charlet-Lathlin (back, 3rd from right), Chloe Dreilich-Girard and Raven Morrisseau (front, 2nd and 1st from right).

Faculty of Law

Moot Report 2025: Kawaskimhon Indigenous Moot

May 26, 2025 —
The 2025 Kawaskimhon Indigenous Moot took place March 7 – 8, hosted by the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University on the traditional Anishinabe territory of the Fort William First Nation, home to Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay, Thunder Bay, Ontario). The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law sent two teams to compete, including Mary-Charlet Lathlin (3L), Janell Jackson (2L), Raven Morrisseau (2L), and Chloe Dreilich-Girard (2L). The team was coached by Marc Kruse, Director of Indigenous Legal Learning and Services, and Daniel Diamond, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law.

Daniel Diamond, Darcy MacPherson, Elizabeth McCandless, Faculty of Law, Indigenous, Kawaskimhon, Marc Kruse, Moot Competitions, moot program, Moots

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Indigenous

Redefining Leadership: ICE and Bison Spirit Empower Indigenous Student Growth

May 20, 2025 —
Indigenous UM students from the Bison Spirit and ICE leadership programs gathered at The Leaf to celebrate a year of growth, connection, and cultural empowerment. Rooted in Indigenous values, these programs help students find belonging, build confidence, and redefine leadership through community.

#UMIndigenous, EleV Partnership, Indigenous, indigenous leadership

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Robson Hall’s newest Jurists (left to right): The Honourable Ryan Rolston, Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba; D. Andrew Torbiak; Heather L. Wadsworth; The Honourable Marianne Rivoalen, Chief Justice of Manitoba.

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law Spring Reception honours exceptional contributions of practicing bar and bench

May 20, 2025 —
The Faculty of Law was pleased to host its annual community-building Spring Reception on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, where five new Jurists of Robson Hall were honoured, along with two recipients of the Faculty’s annual Alumni awards. In a jam-packed evening that honoured practicing professional instructors, moot competition coaches, mentors, externship supervisors and volunteers, the Faculty also presented its inaugural Externship Supervisor Award. The Manitoba Law Foundation announced a $4.5 million grant it has made to the Faculty to create transformative bursaries to ensure a diverse future practicing bar. Guests were also invited to tour the student areas of Robson Hall to see the many recent changes including a giant mural created by Indigenous artist and second-year law student, Jessie Canard.

Alumni, Elizabeth McCandless, Faculty of Law, Indigenous, indigenous art, Jurists of Robson Hall, Richard Jochelson, Trina McFadyen

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Seven Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty pose at their graduation celebration.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Ongomiizwin – Education celebrates Indigenous grads as ‘leaders, healers and advocates’

May 15, 2025 —
Naomi Peters was proud to cross the UM Convocation platform on May 15 to receive her degree in medicine. But for Peters, who is Métis, it was also deeply meaningful to attend an earlier celebration on May 13 that honoured Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

Convocation, convocation2025, Indigenous, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Students

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