Access student aid advisor and assistant to the director awarded for dedication to students

Head shot of Lorna Trapp smiling at the camera.

Indigenous

Access student aid advisor and assistant to the director awarded for dedication to students

May 3, 2023 —
Congratulations to Lorna Trapp, student aid advisor and assistant to the director for the Access and Aboriginal Focus Programs, who will receive the 2023 Migizii Award at UM’s 34th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow on Saturday, May 6.

#UMIndigenous, Awards, support staff

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Indigenous

An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day

May 2, 2023 —
On Thursday, May 4, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Centre for Human Rights Research are holding An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day: Seminar and Red Dress Pin Workshop. Kayla Lariviere, Engagement Lead for Indigenous Engagement and Communications and one of the event organizers, says it’s meaningful for UM to host this event and demonstrate its support for MMIWG2S+.

#UMIndigenous, Campus and Community, Campus Events, community, Indigenous

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Qualico Bridge to Success student Demi Quill giving a speech at a podium

Indigenous

Qualico Bridge to Success Program Enhances Student Experience

April 28, 2023 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program is one of the many initiatives offered by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) to support student success. Its goal is to facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at the University through activities, supports and peer-mentoring.

#UMIndigenous, Indigenous, indigenous student centre, new students

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Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous graduates

April 18, 2023 —
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and achievement, will be hosted at Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, May 6.

#UMIndigenous, graduation pow wow, Indigenous, indigenous student centre, SpringConvocation2023, Students

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Faculty of Education

Gaa-maamawabing, a new space to connect and belong

April 12, 2023 —
Indigenous Community Space will now be referred to as Gaa-maamawabing which means “gathering place” in Anishinaabemowin.

#UMIndigenous, Faculty of Education, Indigenous engagement

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Woman smiling holding her diploma on staircase.

Asper School of Business

Experiential learning key to career success for actuarial BComm grad

March 31, 2023 —
Cassie Phaneuf [BComm(Hons)/22] majored in actuarial mathematics at the Asper School of Business before securing an internship at Intact Insurance in Montréal. Despite her specialization, her first assigned project involved more than traditional actuarial work. With the breadth of her business education, Phaneuf was well-prepared.

#UMAlumni, #UMIndigenous, Alumni and Community, Asper Indigenous, Asper School of Business, Indigenous, Indigenous Business Education Partners

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Man with glasses and tie sits at a table at an event

Asper School of Business

Building bridges and financial capacity with Indigenous communities

February 22, 2023 —
Like many young professionals, Carter Wilson [BComm(Hons)/18] knows that making connections is useful.

#UMIndigenous, Advancing Reconciliation and Promoting Indigenous Achievement, Asper Alumni, Asper Indigenous, Asper School of Business, IBEP, Indigenous

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Indigenous student with star blanket and medallion.

Extended Education

Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards for Access Program students

December 15, 2022 —
“This is a huge honour to be recognized for my accomplishments. It is validating and it reminds me of the strength it took to get here." - April Quill

#AccessUM, #UMIndigenous, Faculty of Science, Kinesiology and Recreation Management

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