#UMIndigenous News Archive

October 29, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba’s Department of Indigenous Studies marks 50 years of leadership in Indigenous education, research and community connection—honouring a legacy that began with student activism in the 1970s and continues to inspire future generations.

October 8, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba has launched Researching in Good Ways, an Indigenous-led initiative that brings researchers and Indigenous communities together to foster respectful, reciprocal and relationship-based research practices.

September 29, 2025 — 
According to Dakota teachings, the Hoka, or Blue Heron, symbolizes patience, grace, balance, and determination – qualities that not only embody the role of teachers but also serve as central themes in EDUA 1790 Introduction to Teaching, a course offered exclusively to students in the Access Program.

September 29, 2025 — 
The road to Reconciliation is continuous and truth is imperative on the journey. In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UM professors and education experts from the NCTR dispel some long-held myths around Indigenous Peoples and cultures.

September 4, 2025 — 
"University can be lonely. Just seeing a friendly face helps. It’s nice to touch base, to see where everyone is at. I will go to Migizii to say hi, to catch up with people from my first-year classes.” - Brett Naylor

June 23, 2025 — 
Honoring Indigenous Leadership at the U of M

June 20, 2025 — 
As UM moves forward with implementing MomentUM: Leading Change Together, Strategic Plan 2024-2029, innovative projects supported through the Strategic Initiatives Support Fund (SISF) are bringing the plan’s vision to life. With the 2024–2025 funding cycle concluding, several impactful initiatives have successfully wrapped up, while a new round of funding recipients have just been announced. Learn about three projects that illustrate the kind of transformative work that is taking place at UM..

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.

May 20, 2025 — 
Indigenous UM students from the Bison Spirit and ICE leadership programs gathered at The Leaf to celebrate a year of growth, connection, and cultural empowerment. Rooted in Indigenous values, these programs help students find belonging, build confidence, and redefine leadership through community.

May 16, 2025 — 
“With the support of the Access Program, I went from grades of B and C to grades of A and A+. They taught me the skills to thrive including study skills and time management.” - Miranda Miller