Indigenous News Archive
Faculty of Law
Senator Murray Sinclair receives the 2018 CBA President’s Award
February 28, 2018 —
The Canadian Bar Association is pleased to announce that Senator Murray Sinclair [LL.B./'79] is the recipient of its 2018 President’s Award
University of Manitoba Community Events – March 2018
February 28, 2018 —
Take in a variety of events this March on campus and in the community!
Indigenous
Indigenous Awareness Week expands to Indigenous Awareness Month for 2018
February 28, 2018 —
Most events are free in March, and are open to everyone
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Removing barriers to sport & creating relationships critical for Reconciliation to work
February 28, 2018 —
The inaugural Sport and Reconciliation Gathering at the University of Manitoba wrapped up with a succinct message: sport fosters trust and belonging—but significant action is required for it to start forging a road to Reconciliation
Federal Budget 2018 supports critical work
February 27, 2018 —
The U of M is pleased to see the federal government’s strong commitment to fundamental research
Extended Education
At Migizii Agamik, Access students share love and support
February 27, 2018 —
“I don’t know what I would do without the Access program.... It’s hard to know where you belong and can feel safe. It’s here.”- Kristin Flattery
Sustainability
Sustainability Night: Exploring Passion for the Environment
February 26, 2018 —
Come join us for Sustainability Night March 8, connect with other sustainability focused people. Enjoy an evening of sharing sustainability ideas and stories about creating positive impacts on our environment that benefit our planet and ourselves. Cap off the night meeting and sharing ideas with other sustainability conscious community members during the networking wine and cheese. Purchase your ticket today!
‘no brighter in the middle’ – the interconnected works of Sébastien Aubin
February 26, 2018 —
U of M’s first Indigenous Designer in Residence shares his experiences
Indigenous Designer in Residence exhibits work
February 26, 2018 —
The School of Art’s latest exhibit, Sebastien Aubin: no brighter in the middle, will open with a two-part “dialogic” workshop by Professor Norman Cornett, a specialist in theology of the arts, on Feb. 27, 28
Faculty of Education
WestCAST showcases Indigenous culture
February 24, 2018 —
Dressed head-to-toe in clothing adorned with ornate accents, Charlene Baker, smiled as she chatted with classroom instructors and peers, excited to be participating in a workshop on her life’s passion. “I always wear my beadwork on my clothing. It’s something that represents me as First Nation,” Baker says, adding she learned beading from her mother 45 years ago, and is now passing it on to her two daughters, granddaughters and nieces. She also teaches beading at her school as president of a bead club, and continues to learn more crafts from elders.