Indigenous News Archive
“We must continue to actively listen to Indigenous voices”
June 17, 2020 —
As my time as President and Vice-Chancellor nears its end, I am reminded of the many meaningful moments that I have been honoured to experience with the Indigenous community.
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Celebrating Indigenous brilliance for National Indigenous Peoples Month
June 17, 2020 —
Check out the artists, businesses, podcasts, books and films the Indigenous community at UM is supporting!
Celebrating Métis success on the anniversary of the Victory of Frog Plain
June 17, 2020 —
Métis Inclusion Coordinator Laura Forsythe gives us a glimpse into Métis history and present-day successes at the university.
Recognizing Indigenous contributions and resiliency
June 16, 2020 —
As I think about National Indigenous Peoples Day in relation to current global events, it is now more important than ever that everyone take the time to understand the history of this place we live, including the history before Manitoba became a province and Canada became a country
NCTR Dialogues – Sharing Survivor Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation
June 16, 2020 —
To celebrate Pride month, the first NCTR Dialogue will discuss the topic Two-Spirit Reconciliation
Faculty of Arts
Perry named CHRR Director
June 15, 2020 —
Historian Dr. Adele Perry has been appointed director of the Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) effective July 1, 2020. She takes over from founding director and law professor Karen Busby.
Asper School of Business
Shaw New Venture Camp
June 13, 2020 —
Apply by July 10th for this fully-funded virtual summer camp for Indigenous High School Students hosted virtually from July 20-24.
Stand up, show up, listen up
June 11, 2020 —
Delia Douglas is the the anti-racism practice lead in the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. She shares her disturbing personal experience with racism.
UM faculty editorials on current issues
June 11, 2020 —
Three recent editorials by UM faculty in the Winnipeg Free Press attest to the breadth and scope of our thought leaders regarding pressing concerns of today’s world.
Kids in care at high risk of trouble with the law: UM study
June 2, 2020 —
Spending time in the child welfare system is one of the strongest predictors of being charged with a youth crime, a new Manitoba study reveals