#UMIndigenous News Archive
![Image of a fire burning at night](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/download-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous
Fireside Chats to continue in virtual format
September 22, 2020 —
Integral programming that highlights traditional teachings with Elders to continue online
![Graduation stoles](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/graduation-scarves-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous
Indigenous community at UM to host virtual graduation celebration
April 23, 2020 —
The Indigenous community at UM plans an online celebration for Indigenous graduates
![Brenda Lafreniere receives a star blanket at the Indigenous Awards of Excellence.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Indigenous-Awards-of-Excellence-9563-150x150.jpg)
School of Art
Campus leaders honoured at fourth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence
March 11, 2020 —
Family, friends and community gathered this week to celebrate 10 recipients of the Indigenous Awards of Excellence.
![Victoria McIntosh smiles as her art is unveiled.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1915-150x150.jpg)
School of Art
A Creation Story illustrated on glass
October 18, 2019 —
“Pay attention. Don’t get ahead of yourself. The moment is right now. That’s what the stories are about.” - Victoria McIntosh
![Prairie-Rose Hapa, Access Program student](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Prairie-Rose-Happa-Access-Student-1301-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Student works on degree, making a difference
October 18, 2019 —
"Access gave me the confidence to go to university and pursue my dreams" - Prairie-Rose Hapa
![Brandon Wozniak, Access Program student](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brandon-Wozniak-1366-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
From chemistry to medicine and helping others succeed
October 18, 2019 —
“I find I share a lot of the same values as different students attending Access. So with that, I’m able to create cultural relationships, make friends, and it gives me a sense of purpose on campus.” - Brandon Wozniak
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Kaitlin-Fosseneuve-Access-Student-1278-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Stick with your dreams, pursue your goals
October 7, 2019 —
“I had so many obstacles and barriers that I had to break through, but I just stuck with it and the Access Program was a really big help for me for that.” - Kaitlin Fosseneuve
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Desni-Simard-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Students on the Path 2 Math
August 23, 2019 —
Supported by the U of M Indigenous Initiatives Fund, the idea is for new U of M students to build their math skills and connect with some of their peers and instructors, so they are prepared to begin their studies with confidence, says Emily McKinnon.
![Students learned about nursing during the camp.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_1706-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Camp inspires northern high school student to pursue medicine
July 22, 2019 —
“At the time, I didn’t understand the importance the camp would have in my life. It showed me, oh wow, I can do this.” - Curtis Leclerc
![Victoria McIntosh and her grandson](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Victoria-McIntosh-grandson-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Grandmother from Sagkeeng earns education degree
May 28, 2019 —
“Keep on learning, in every moment. My grandmother was my greatest teacher. She always said watch what’s around you, be kind to people, and pay attention.” - Victoria McIntosh