Truth and Reconciliation News Archive
Indigenous
Building on a decade of Truth and Reconciliation
November 24, 2025 —
To reflect on this milestone, we turn to the voices of those who have helped shape the NCTR and its deep connection to UM over the past decade.
Donor Relations
Philanthropy is what Bisons do
November 12, 2025 —
UM is at the centre of inspiring the best and brightest to improve the well-being of our province, country and world. But all of this cannot be done without the support of our community. From people giving for the first time to lifelong supporters, every act of generosity strengthens UM’s ability to fuel bold ideas and shape a better world.
Indigenous
UM updates Traditional Territories Acknowledgement to reflect growth, understanding and commitment to Reconciliation
September 29, 2025 —
UM’s statement is a tool to promote understanding of historical and present-day events, Indigenous perspectives and conversation about what UM is doing to advance Reconciliation.
Indigenous
Walking together: UM marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 22, 2025 —
Across UM campuses, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is marked through remembrance, dialogue and learning. Survivors share healing journeys, students like Shylo Cloud and Antonina Kandiurin connect reconciliation to growth and belonging, and faculty initiatives such as the Summer Institute and Teach-In highlight reconciliation in teaching and research. Guided by the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous), spaces like the Heart Garden embody UM’s ongoing commitment to walk this journey together.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Walking the path of Truth and Reconciliation
June 18, 2025 —
A documentary outlining the Price Faculty of Engineering’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and respectful, relational, and reciprocal collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, has recently been released.
UM launches Truth and Reconciliation Framework: Time for Action
March 10, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) took a significant step forward in its commitment to reconciliation with the launch of its Truth and Reconciliation Framework: Time for Action (Framework). The Framework was launched at an event on March 3, 2025, at the Fort Garry Campus, and marks a turning point in UM’s ongoing journey to address the legacies of colonialism and foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.
Global News Winnipeg: Federal government to fund University of Manitoba reconciliation initiative
December 13, 2024 —
Federal government to fund University of Manitoba reconciliation initiative
Faculty of Arts
New funding will help build the capacity of the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer
December 13, 2024 —
Support of more than $200,000 from Canadian Heritage will enhance cross-sectoral research and community relationships across Canada with those working toward Reconciliation.
The Canadian Press: Year in review: A look at events in June 2024
December 12, 2024 —
Year in review: A look at events in June 2024
Faculty of Law
UM Faculty of Law remembers The Honourable Murray Sinclair, CC, OM, MSC
November 6, 2024 —
Senator, judge, advocate. Elder, mentor, teacher. Husband, father, grandfather. Murray Sinclair. CC, OM, MSC was many things to many people, and in everything he did, he did it with humility, conviction, and dedication. To the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, he is the reason it has grown into the law school it is today. His legacy here has shaped the Faculty’s understanding of law as a living force for transformation, healing, and justice.