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Globe and Mail: Indigenous-centred spaces, curriculum start to take root at Canadian universities

October 18, 2016 — 
Jason Bone, a graduate student at the University of Manitoba, is critical of the use of measurements that cite economic benefits to closing the education gap for indigenous people

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Bridging the gaps: Gord Downie growing support for Reconciliation

October 13, 2016 — 
Following on The Secret Path partnership with the NCTR, Canadian icon Gord Downie and his family are joining forces with the family of Chanie Wenjack to expand Reconciliation.

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Dr. Laara Fitznor

Faculty of Education

Peru study program students embark on ‘epic journey’

October 7, 2016 — 
Petroglyphs, ancient ruins and floating islands made from bundled reeds highlighted the Peru study program led by Dr. Laara Fitznor this year.

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Faculty of Arts

Arts recognizes Indigenous alumni

October 5, 2016 — 
The Faculty of Arts held the 16th annual Arts Celebrating Arts luncheon on September 23, 2016, marking the occasion by celebrating the achievements of Karen Beaudin and Nahanni Fontaine

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Metro: Indigenous principles at core of University of Manitoba planning guide

October 4, 2016 — 
The province's largest university is asking Indigenous communities to help envision a new campus.

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CBC: Who’s teaching mandated Indigenous content?

October 3, 2016 — 
The University of Manitoba hosted a workshop on Indigenous knowledge

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Initiative launched to empower youth voices

September 30, 2016 — 
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba, in partnership with the Vice Regal community, has launched the second annual Imagine a Canada national arts and communications initiative

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Community open house for Visionary (re)Generation Master Plan

September 29, 2016 — 
A milestone for the University of Manitoba will be celebrated at a community open house this Sept. 29-30

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Students study inside Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge.

Advancing Indigenous achievement

September 28, 2016 — 
Indigenous Initiatives Fund created to support new projects

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Faculty of Education

Teacher shares power of reconciliation

September 27, 2016 — 
Teacher and activist Lisa Howell knows firsthand the liberating and transformative power of education in reconciliation.

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