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Music alumna Julie Lumsden

Music alumna finds ways to showcase talent, explore Métis heritage during pandemic

February 12, 2021 — 
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and play, Desautels Faculty of Music alumna and rising star Julie Lumsden [BMus(Perf)/15] has continued to find ways to showcase her talent and explore her Métis heritage

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Louis Riel statue in front of Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge

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Honouring the Founding Father of Manitoba

February 10, 2021 — 
A Louis Riel Day message from Dr. Catherine Cook, Vice-President (Indigenous)

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On Feb. 17, 2017, the Métis flag will be raised at University Centre at 10:30 a.m.

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Honour Louis Riel Day by plugging into upcoming Métis virtual events

February 9, 2021 — 
Whether you are looking to get more active, or are eager to learn more about Métis history, there’s a virtual event for you from now through March

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Chauntel Dyck standing in a field.

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Meet the 2020 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients

June 26, 2020 — 
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2020 academic medal winners. Their achievements are recognized in the Spring 2020 virtual convocation ceremony.

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Image from Vantage Points, Stories from Turtle Mountain Métis Elders and Manitoba's Southwest Corner, Volume II (2010), in Manitoba Local Histories collection at Archives & Special Collections, UM Libraries.

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.

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UM community invited to celebrate Louis Riel Day

February 11, 2020 — 
In advance of the Louis Riel Day provincial holiday, the sixth annual Louis Riel Day celebration at the University of Manitoba will be held on Friday, Feb. 14 at Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge

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Graduation Pow Wow profile: Jenna Vandal

April 29, 2019 — 
A true advocate for the environment and Indigenous rights, student Jenna Vandal has always carved her own path

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Louis Riel, circa 1870

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U of M community invited to participate in Louis Riel Day celebrations

February 12, 2019 — 
U of M celebration will take place on Friday, Feb. 15

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The U of M annual Louis Riel Day Celebration will take place Feb 15 at the Fort Garry campus

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Louis Riel Day @umindigenous Instagram photo contest

February 11, 2019 — 
Share your photos with the Louis Riel statue outside of Migizii Agamik and you could win

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