Truth and Reconciliation News Archive

Heart garden is in a new space, with the same impactful goal
September 24, 2024 —
It’s in a different spot but the purpose and goal of UM’s heart garden, remains the same. Read more about the annual initiative and why organizers say, humility is at the root of acts of Reconciliation.

Indigenous
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events and engagement opportunities
September 20, 2024 —
The fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on September 30. There are many ways you can observe the day, with opportunities both on and off campus to engage in learning and reflection and to honour the healing journey of residential school Survivors.

What we’ve heard so far: Truth and Reconciliation Framework Engagement Session feedback
September 9, 2024 —
High-level summary of the main themes we’ve learned from your feedback to date

Share your feedback on UM’s Truth and Reconciliation Framework
June 26, 2024 —
This draft framework outlines the vision, mission and shared values guiding the Reconciliation Advisory Committee in its work

Indigenous
Introducing Residential Schools 101
March 18, 2024 —
As the community engagement and education program coordinator at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), Sandra Bender has seen a growing demand for presentations on the topic. As a result, the NCTR team is now offering free monthly Residential School History and Legacy 101 webinars on an ongoing basis.

Donor Relations
The Winnipeg Foundation makes $5-million gift to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
March 14, 2024 —
The Winnipeg Foundation’s historic and lead gift to a $40-million capital campaign will support the building of a new permanent home for the NCTR in the heart of Treaty One Territory in Winnipeg.

Former Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould visits UM
March 13, 2024 —
Jody Wilson-Raybould, a former politician and first Indigenous woman to be named Attorney General of Canada, visited UM's Fort Garry campus recently for the 2024 Knight Lecture. Read on to learn more about her thoughts on our political system, women in leadership roles, the path to Reconciliation, how she stays true to herself and her message to Indigenous students.

Faculty of Law
Winnipeg Free Press: First Nation files legal claim over 150-year-old Treaty 4
February 8, 2024 —
First Nation files legal claim over 150-year-old Treaty 4

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Spirit of the Bison media coverage
February 5, 2024 —
Spirit of the Bison media coverage

Faculty of Arts
CTV Winnipeg: Awareness of residential school harms has increased, but more reconciliation work needed: report
December 13, 2023 —
Awareness of residential school harms has increased, but more reconciliation work needed: report