The Indigenous Student Centre Hosts Its 16th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering

Elders Gathering graphic with painting of Elders with children.

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The Indigenous Student Centre Hosts Its 16th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering

October 11, 2022 —
We sat down with Elder-in-Residence Carl Stone to learn some of the history behind Elders Gathering at the UM, his involvement and to learn about what to expect by attending the two-day event.

#UMIndigenous, Elders gathering, Elders-in-residence, Indigenous, indigenous identity

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Martha Peet, with the coat her mother made for her.

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Growing up in the centre of the Arctic and carrying Inuit teachings

October 7, 2022 —
Learn about Inuk Elder Martha Peet and how she's carried Inuit teachings throughout her life

#UMIndigenous, Elders gathering, Indigenous, Indigenous engagement, indigenous identity

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Survivor flag at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events

September 23, 2022 —
There are many opportunities to engage in a day of reflection leading up to and on the day itself both at UM, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and off-campus.

#UMIndigenous, Indigenous, Indigenous engagement, national day for truth and reconciliation, NCTR

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two students running forward with sticks in hand while three people cheer in the background.

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Reconnecting at Indigenous Orientation

September 9, 2022 —
Connect with the vibrant Indigenous community at the University of Manitoba during Indigenous Orientation at the Fort Garry campus on Wednesday, September 14.

#UMIndigenous, indigenous student centre, indigenous students, umorientation

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Katie McKenzie wearing a ribbon skirt standing on a green bridge overlooking the Red River.

Indigenous

What Pope Francis’ visit means to me

July 21, 2022 —
Personal reflection by a current Indigenous student at UM, Kathleen McKenzie

#UMIndigenous, indigenous students, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Reconciliation

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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

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Group photo of people wrapped in star blankets.

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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

#UMIndigenous, Asper School of Business, Faculty and Staff, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Indigenous, Indigenous Awards of Excellence, Ongomiizwin Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Students

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Access Program students celebrate graduation.

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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

#AccessUM, #umanitoba2021, #umanitoba2022, #UMIndigenous, Convocation, Spring Convocation 2022

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