Indigenous

October 4, 2022

Beautifully illustrated Rocky Cree storybook launches

The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak's eagerly anticipated Amō’s Sapotawan launches next week.

September 29, 2022

Indigenous science and engineering students recognized by Microsoft

The University of Winnipeg’s chapter of The Canadian Indigenous Science and Engineering Society (.caISES) was awarded access to Microsoft’s Global Indigenous Employee Resource Group and a monetary gift to support activities throughout the 2022-23 academic year.

September 28, 2022

ARCTIC XR premieres in Venice Biennale and Nuit Blanche Toronto

A new initiative, produced and curated by The University of Winnipeg’s Dr. Julie Nagam, that connects Circumpolar Indigenous artists from across Canada by way of digital media will premiere at Nuit Blanche Toronto.

September 22, 2022

UWinnipeg recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a week of events and activities

Throughout the week, special events, learning opportunities, and activities will be dedicated to honouring Residential School Survivors and learning from Indigenous peoples and perspectives.

September 9, 2022

‘Determined to break cycles’: New book tackles racism and reconciliation

University of Winnipeg alumna Maureen Twovoice (Binesi Ikwe) has partnered with authors Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) in their recently published book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town and the Road to Reconciliation.

August 30, 2022

Developmental Studies cohort visits UWSA Daycare to share Indigenous knowledge

UWinnipeg's Developmental Studies Program welcomed the first Indigenous cohort to campus in August. In total, 18 students from as far north as Tataskweyak Cree Nation (Split Lake) and Northlands Denesuline First Nation (Lac Brochet) met with staff at the UWSA Daycare to share their knowledge and experiences.

August 25, 2022

Land-based course weaves Indigenous perspectives with plant science

The unique Indigenous Ethnobotany Field School course took students outdoors to learn about Indigenous perspectives of native Manitoban plants in medicine, ceremonies, aesthetics, and substance.

August 8, 2022

Looking back on the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre’s Indigenous Summer STEAM Camp

The 2022 Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre’s annual Indigenous Summer STEAM Camp wrapped up its final days, leaving a lasting impact on camp participants.

July 12, 2022

UWinnipeg launches new Indigenous language certificates this fall

The University of Winnipeg is launching three new Indigenous language certificates this fall: Indigenous Language Revitalization, Teaching Indigenous Languages for Vitality, and Supporting Multilingualism and Indigenous Languages.

June 24, 2022

Wesmen standouts, Indigenous community leaders featured in new mural

UWinnipeg Wesmen Robyn Boulanger and Josh Gandier are featured in a mural adorning the wall connecting the Duckworth Centre to the Axworthy Health and RecPlex.