Ongomiizwin News Archive
Indigenous
Two-Spirit Métis Elder encourages community to choose love and acceptance
June 2, 2023 —
Two-Spirit Elder Charlotte Nolin is an elder in residence at Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing at the University of Manitoba. She is an Indigenous person of Métis ancestry – Oji-Cree and French – a survivor of the “Sixties Scoop” and a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Through her role with the University, Elder Nolin looks to her own journey to help others.
UM community mourns Jason Butchart
May 17, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba community was saddened by the news of Jason Butchart's passing on May 10, at the age of 54.
Grassroots care where it’s needed
May 10, 2023 —
When considering the University of Manitoba’s impact on our province it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many stories and examples of how UM has improved and continues to improve the lives of Manitobans.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Canadian Press: Anti-racism policies in health care should be led by Indigenous staff: report
April 4, 2023 —
As the Canadian Press reports: More Indigenous practitioners are needed to address systemic racism, but that can’t happen without a supportive education system that also envisions them in leadership roles, says a report commissioned by Health Canada and touted as the first comprehensive review of the health-care workforce.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New mural brings thunderbirds to Brodie atrium
October 13, 2022 —
Blake Angeconeb looked up towards the brightly coloured mural he painted and a smile crossed his face.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty community marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 11, 2022 —
Hundreds of people from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community – and from across UM campuses – wore orange shirts on Sept. 29 and participated in events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Alumni
2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed
June 15, 2022 —
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September ceremony
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ongomiizwin celebrates medical grads, Elder Margaret Lavallee
June 9, 2022 —
The group of new doctors stood before the audience and smiled proudly. Each held an eagle feather and wore a braided sweetgrass lapel pin
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Indigenous student mentorship program launches for Rady Faculty learners
October 29, 2021 —
Ongomiizwin – Education has launched a mentorship program for Indigenous students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences that will provide learners with a role model they can ask questions and turn to for advice
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Research and International
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Melanie MacKinnon
October 25, 2021 —
Healthcare innovator whose leadership has helped save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic