#UMIndigenous News Archive
St. John's College
Making the world more than just a place
August 12, 2024 —
The Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts, Director of the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture, and Senior Fellow at St John’s College focuses on the relationships between people and territories and how we might live in ways that support Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice.
Extended Education
Access students invited to explore career in Education
August 8, 2024 —
“If you are thinking about what you want to do with your career, consider teaching." - Marti Ford
School of Art
Seeing in a Good Way: A Summer Program for Young Indigenous Artists
June 24, 2024 —
Minaw-pishi-mowin / Seeing in a Good Way is a transformative summer program by the School of Art Gallery designed to instill confidence in young Indigenous artists. This initiative aims to break down barriers and foster an environment where creativity can thrive.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at UM
June 21, 2024 —
An opportunity to actively listen and recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island
Extended Education
Access Program Graduation Celebration 2023-2024
May 17, 2024 —
“It still feels very surreal. It is very special." - Ashley Monture
Asper School of Business
Asper BComm alum Tyler Roslinsky on four years of transformative business education
May 15, 2024 —
In a hotel room in Rotterdam, Tyler Roslinsky submits his final assignment of his capstone finance course. He closes his laptop to realize that he is done; he has finished his Asper Bachelor of Commerce degree, from about seven time zones away.
St. John's College
Community of big hearts hosts stories of strength
May 15, 2024 —
On a night of celebrating Indigenous success, St John's College proudly hosts the Community of Big Hearts, Stories of Strength and Resilience on May 30 at 5:30 pm. The Stories of Strength Project stands as a collaborative endeavor, championed by CanU, the University of Can, an organization devoted to fostering hope, confidence, and leadership among the youth of Winnipeg.
Faculty of Education
Indigenous Student Awards and Public Lecture
May 2, 2024 —
The public lecture presented by Dr. Jennifer Brant, from the University of Toronto and Dr. Frank Deer, Associate Dean Indigenous Education, is scheduled for Monday, May 13.
Indigenous
Learning about land and place
April 22, 2024 —
Offered by Community Engaged Learning, the Land and Water program at UM brings together students, community members, knowledge carriers and Elders for immersive urban land-based experiences. Using a decolonizing approach to education, it provides the opportunity for participants to learn about Indigenous Peoples’ enduring relationships with land and place.
St. John's College
Sean Carleton helps put truth before reconciliation
April 11, 2024 —
Dr. Sean Carleton, a visiting St John’s College fellow, settler historian, and assistant professor in history and Indigenous studies, uses his teaching, research, and service to help put truth before reconciliation.