The University of Manitoba offers Indigenous students rich and meaningful opportunities to get involved with the Indigenous and broader UM communities on campus. Chantelle, a second-year University 1 student, shares her experience as an Indigenous student and how it has benefited her educational journey.
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2,900+
First Nations, Métis and Inuit students
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165+
The highest number of Indigenous engineer graduates in Canada through the Engineering Access Program
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2015
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation opened on Fort Garry campus
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50 years
as an international leader in Indigenous Studies
Indigenous community
The University of Manitoba is home to a strong, vibrant and dynamic Indigenous community with more than 2,700 students in attendance—and our numbers are growing. Many Indigenous UM graduates now enjoy successful and rewarding careers in their home communities, throughout Manitoba and beyond.
Indigenous student opportunities
The University of Manitoba has many programs and partnerships dedicated to your success. With these academic and personal supports, you'll be able to stay on track and build your confidence.
Tuition and financial supports for Indigenous students
We offer a wide range of entrance scholarships and awards. If it's your first time entering university, simply by applying for admission and submitting your transcripts by March 1, you'll be considered for the University of Manitoba General Entrance Scholarships and more.
Learn more about tuition and financial supports for Indigenous students
Contact us
Indigenous student recruitment
Migizii Agamik
114 Sidney Smith Street
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2