New Buffalo Education Gathering
The New Buffalo Education Gathering is for Indigenous youth and adults who are thinking about university. If you're curious about what UM has to offer, this one-day open house is for you. You'll meet current Indigenous students, learn about programs and supports and see what life is like on campus.
Event details
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Hours: Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Multi-purpose rooms, second floor, UMSU University Centre Fort Garry campus, South Winnipeg.
Individuals - Register now! Groups - Register now!
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Agenda
8:30 - 11:00 am | Guest Registration
Location: Multi-purpose room (MPR)
9:00 - 11:00 am | Scholars Room
Location: Marshall McLuhan and Bistro Cafe
Discover UM’s Faculties and Programs, Indigenous Support Units and Community Partners. Grab your passport and join the fun. Complete this activity for your chance to win one of three door prizes.
9:15, 9:45 and 10:15 am | Residence Tours
Location: 2nd floor of University Centre
Joins us for an exclusive tour of Pembina Hall Residence, one of the on-campus housing options at the UM. This experience offers a unique opportunity to see what life is like in residence and learn about the supports available to students living on campus.
11:00 - 11:30 am | Opening remarks
Location: Multi-purpose room (MPR)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Lunch and Entertainment
Location: Multi-purpose room (MPR)
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Student Panel
Location: Multi-purpose room (MPR)
The UM student panel features current Indigenous student who will share their unique perspectives on transitioning to post-secondary studies at the UM.
1:00 - 1:30 pm | Closing remarks
Location: Multi-purpose room (MPR)
1:30 - 3:00 pm | Scavenger hunt
Location: Meet outside MPR
Join us for a self-guided tour around campus using a scavenger hunt activity we created just for you! Complete this activity and turn in your completed worksheet to claim your prize! Worksheets will only be accepted until 3:00pm!
Questions? Contact us
Indigenous student recruitment
Migizii Agamik
114 Sidney Smith Street
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
204-474-6398