#UMIndigenous News Archive

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ongomiizwin hosts National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations
June 23, 2022 —
The morning of the summer solstice, the John Buhler Research Centre atrium filled with the soft smell of smudge and the sounds of drumming and singing as UM’s faculty, staff and students gathered around in a circle to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day

Indigenous
Sixth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence celebrates 2021 and 2022 recipients in-person
June 22, 2022 —
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications, and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) (OVPI) honours students, staff and faculty in the categories of community builder, trailblazer and outstanding achievement at the Indigenous Awards of Excellence

Extended Education
Grads celebrate at Access Program Graduation Celebration
June 3, 2022 —
'I never thought I would attend university in my life... And now, because of Access, I am here... To be there and honoured meant a lot to me. I was truly touched,' - Tyler Koswin

Indigenous
UM Today features Indigenous graduates
May 3, 2022 —
Learn the stories of Jesse McGregor and Taylor Tutkaluke

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Celebrating Indigenous health principles through art
April 14, 2022 —
Artist Kristin Flattery shares her vision and talent with FKRM

Indigenous
Law Makers program connects Indigenous high school and UM students
April 5, 2022 —
New Law Makers program combines social justice education with mentorship

Faculty of Science
New Indigenous Science Fireside Chat Speaker Series
March 29, 2022 —
'Climate change, poisoned environments, faulty finance systems and out-of-control governance systems are threatening our joint existence,' says Henry Lickers, Canadian Commissioner for the International Joint Commission, the first speaker scheduled on Friday, April 1

Indigenous
Celebrating Louis Riel Day: Our Way
February 11, 2022 —
Sharing how we can all participate in our own ways to honour Louis Riel and celebrate the Métis Nation

Celebrating an innovative partnership between Mastercard Foundation and UM
February 8, 2022 —
New collaboration will transform Indigenous education now and into the future

Faculty of Science
2022 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference
January 27, 2022 —
The UM is hosting its first Indigenous Science Conference with a focus on the Indigenous approach to understanding the five elements of the world: fire, water, earth, air, and spirit.