Elijah Harper, one of the strongest voices of Indigenous peoples, died suddenly this morning, May 17, 2013, as a result of heart failure, a complication due to diabetes. He was only 64 years old.
“On behalf of the entire University of Manitoba community, I express deep sadness at the passing of a great leader and Indigenous […]

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With the support of community partners, the University of Manitoba is providing three unique programs for inner Winnipeg children and youth.
The U of M’s Mini U Programs, Indigenous Achievement Office, Faculties of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry and Cambrian Credit Union are helping to provide summer programs at the Bannatyne and Fort […]

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Author Terry Tobias will present a seminar in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources on how First Nations communities are using modern cartography.
Tobias sees maps as a critical tool in telling the histories of First Nations communities. His book, Living Proof, won a prestigious award from the Alcuin Society for being […]

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The 8th annual Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival is this week, from Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11, 2013. It’s the only festival of its kind in the world: an annual free cultural event dedicated to storytelling for the advocacy and support of peace.
“Enthusiasm for the Festival continues to grow,” says Jessica Senehi, festival director […]

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Last night, six intelligent, dignified and accomplished women affiliated with the University of Manitoba were honoured as Women of Distinction at the 2013 Women of Distinction Awards by YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg.
The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg presents the awards every year to bolster awareness of the outstanding contributions certain local women make to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and […]

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The 24th annual Traditional Graduation Powwow for Indigenous students will be held on Saturday, May 4. The ceremony will take place in the Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry Campus.
The Powwow honours and commemorates the academic achievement of Aboriginal post-secondary students from the University of Manitoba. This year, over 250 First Nations, Metis […]

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The unique challenges and inequalities facing Indigenous peoples will be the subject of a special report delivered by a noted Australian researcher on March 26 at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne Campus.
Dr. Lisa Jamieson of the University of Adelaide’s Indigenous Oral Health Unit will deliver a special report that discusses these challenges and the burdens […]

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