The next five: 25 alumni in 25 days

April 11, 2014 —

The University of Manitoba is showcasing 25 inspiring Indigenous Alumni leading up to the 25th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow on May 3rd, 2014. Every day the Aboriginal Student Centre posts a graduate’s photo on their Facebook page. Here’s a look at the second five (here’s the first five). And for more on these remarkable alumni, click here or visit the ASC’s Facebook page.

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Learning about land and place

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.

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Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow to celebrate 35th year

Every year, the University of Manitoba and broader communities gather at the Fort Garry campus to celebrate Indigenous graduates at the Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow. While the faces may change from year to year, one thing remains the same: the sense of excitement in the air.

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Introducing Residential Schools 101

As the community engagement and education program coordinator at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), Sandra Bender has seen a growing demand for presentations on the topic. As a result, the NCTR team is now offering free monthly Residential School History and Legacy 101 webinars on an ongoing basis.

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