Indigenous

October 19, 2022

Nelson House to Aarhus, Denmark

Originally from Nelson House Cree Nation, UWinnipeg student Jade Hamelin does six-week exchange program at Aarhus University, Denmark, and has the experience of a lifetime.

October 14, 2022

New digital resource helps Indigenous post-secondary students find supports

The Horizon Ecosystem Map, developed by the Manitoba Industry-Academia Partnership (MI-AP), aims to “address the disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students’ access to supports and services.”

October 13, 2022

UWinnipeg to install Treaty One and Métis flags on campus

The UWinnipeg community is encouraged to attend this historic event on Monday, October 17 at 12:30 p.m. in front of Wesley Hall.

October 6, 2022

Dr. Martin Brokenleg to receive Honorary Doctorate at Autumn Convocation

A member of Rosebud Sioux Tribe and an adopted member of the Kyanuuslii Raven House of the Haida First Nation, Dr. Brokenleg is an educator, psychologist, and author who’s dedicated his life to opening up a space for Indigenous knowledge and practice in the classroom.

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.