Indigenous News Archive
President Barnard’s message on Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 19, 2018 —
'All of us benefit by actively listening to Indigenous voices – in our daily interactions, in what we watch, and in what we read'
UMCycle structures designed and built by Faculty of Architecture students
June 19, 2018 —
As the UMCycle Bike Kiosk’s one-year anniversary approaches, the community will notice new structures surrounding the full-service bike shop at the Fort Garry campus
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Fredlund represents Manitoba at Indigenize the Senate 2018
June 12, 2018 —
As part of Indigenize the Senate, members of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples welcomed nine Indigenous youth, including U of M student Amanda Fredlund
Honorary Degree Recipients, June 7, 2018
June 7, 2018 —
Honorary degrees will be awarded to a Canadian architect who has greatly influenced contemporary urban design, and a distinguished Indigenous leader and inspirational role model in the field of public education
Three-time U of M grad to provide Indigenous voice
June 6, 2018 —
Carla Loewen [BEd/01, BA/03, MEd/16], has been elected as the newest alumni representative
Faculty of Science
The Power of relationship building for Indigenous youth
June 6, 2018 —
Addressing the complex issue of underrepresentation of Indigenous youth in post-secondary studies, and STEM fields. Darja Barr, Department of Mathematics, outlines new recruitment initiatives at the University of Manitoba to attract and support Indigenous youth.
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Métis sash to be present at all U of M Convocations going forward
June 5, 2018 —
For the first time this year, a Métis sash will be present on the podium
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady unlocks ‘key to health’ with fourth Habitat build
June 5, 2018 —
A couple will build their family’s home alongside health professionals, researchers and students thanks to a continued partnership between the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Habitat for Humanity Manitoba.
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Verna J. Kirkness program a success again in 2018
June 4, 2018 —
From May 27 to June 1, grade 11 students representing First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities from across Canada embarked on a week of exploratory research at the U of M, as part of the Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program.
Extended Education
Access Program 2018 grads include Osama Jarkas, MD
June 4, 2018 —
“There’s no question Access was a big part of my success. It can be so easy to forget all the help you get along the way. They helped me so much.”- Osama Jarkas