#UMIndigenous News Archive
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Extended Education
Access Program hosts virtual graduation celebration
May 27, 2021 —
Celebrating the success of 33 students who earned degrees in wide range of disciplines
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Asper School of Business
Asper student wins UM Trailblazer Award
May 21, 2021 —
Jennifer Moose’s unique journey helps pave the road for other Indigenous business students
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Indigenous
Fifth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence goes virtual
May 12, 2021 —
Over 10 days, the recipients of this year’s awards will be honoured through a series of videos
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Father goes back to school to be a dietitian
March 26, 2021 —
“I was thinking of university and Access was just what I was looking for. It is what someone like me needs. I was very excited to know it was here for us.” - Mark Mercer
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Extended Education
Access student makes her grandfather proud
March 26, 2021 —
“I am doing it for my grandfather. He was really proud of me." - Kiana Tait
![The path to Migizii Agamik in winter](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Winter-path-to-Migizii-Agamik-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards for Access Program students
February 17, 2021 —
“I really love living in the North, being on the land, near the water, with the people. This is my home. These are my people. I want to give back." - Sandi Hart
![Taylor Tutkaluke outside in winter](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Taylor-Tutkaluke-H1-150x150.jpg)
Kinesiology student appreciates support and resources of Access Program
January 28, 2021 —
I definitely recommend "Access to anyone starting university. Access goes above and beyond to provide us with support. I can’t imagine my university experience without it." - Taylor Tutkaluke
![Indigenous Students working in a lab](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Verna-Kirkness-and-students-wearing-lab-coats-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science introduces the Wawatay program for Indigenous students
December 1, 2020 —
The new Wawatay program will see the first cohort of Indigenous students at the University of Manitoba journey together through a bachelor of science degree. The long-term goal of the program is to see Indigenous scientists doing research and working in Manitoba.
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Desautels Faculty of Music
Julia Davis’ confidence is truly well-earned
November 5, 2020 —
2020 DFOM graduate Julia Davis chose the path less traveled, and picked up endless awards along the way.
![Emily McKinnon](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Emily-McKinnon-Award-horizontal-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Access instructor recognized with 2019 Merit Award
September 28, 2020 —
“I hope it helps to shine a light on Access. It’s the best teaching gig. This has been a unique opportunity to take the science I have learned and direct it in an important way, providing our students with extra support. I am helping more students to have access to a science education.” - Emily McKinnon