The Learning Hubs
Community-driven Learning Hubs bring post-secondary education, training opportunities and supports to Indigenous students in their home communities. Supported through UM’s partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV Program, four Learning Hubs are being developed in collaboration with community partners.
Who Can Access Voice from Our Learners Community & Institutional Collaboration
Program offerings
The Learning Hubs offer Indigenous students access to online courses, community-led programs and supports that help them learn, connect and achieve their educational goals in their home communities.
The Learning Hubs are open to all students enrolled in, or considering, any post-secondary college or university in Manitoba. Students can access resources and supports to fully engage in remote, online or hybrid learning.
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Connectivity for Learning
The Learning Hubs offer strong internet connectivity and high-quality technology, so Indigenous students studying in their home communities can fully participate in online learning.
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Safe and Culturally Welcoming Spaces
Students can access safe, flexible and culturally inclusive spaces that support their learning and a create sense of belonging.
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Community-Based Support
Students are supported by Elders, educators, language speakers and other community-based staff who understand their unique cultures and learning needs.
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Indigenous-Focused Programs and Services
Education and training opportunities are driven by community.
Student voices
“I chose to take a program in my community, because in 2019 I actually moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is five hours away from my hometown, and that was my first time learning about cultural shock. I was on my own over there. I had to get around on my own. I didn't have family. So when I heard that there was programs coming to our community, that was really exciting for me and for everyone. As for my experience at the Learning Hub, it was really great. We were provided with an in-person EA, Elder support, laptops, wi-fi, bus transportation and a comfortable, clean environment."
Kristy Mekish
Learner from Pine Creek
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Kristy Mekish, a former student of the Learning Hub, presently the Learning Hub Coordinator Assistant:
“I chose to take a program in my community because in 2019 I actually moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is five hours away from my hometown, and that was my first time learning about cultural shock. I was on my own over there. I had to get around on my own. I didn't have family. When I moved away, I got bad anxiety, and that's something I didn't really have to deal with before then. So when I heard that there was programs coming to our community, that was really exciting for me and for everyone. So I took that opportunity to jump in there right away.
And for my experience at the Learning Hub, it was really great. We were provided with an in-person EA, Elder support, laptops, wi-fi, bus transportation, a comfortable, clean environment. Our Elder support - they helped us. If we had questions about school, if we wanted to talk about something personal, they would pull us aside and have positive advice or suggestions.
Having an in-person. EA was a big help, as we were doing online courses. They helped us with questions, and if we had assignments, if needed, they kept us on track with our due dates, and helped us sign into our students account accounts. It has been an honor helping and celebrating with my fellow community members. When I sit and talk with some students, I hear similar similar stories like to mine. I guess them like a lot of people in our community feel like they wouldn't accomplish anything because they were always scared to move out of community and move away from family. So being able to help them accomplish something is something I'm really honored to do. I'm really looking forward to future programs that we hold in our community and helping them succeed that way.”
Contact us
Community Partnerships - Learning Hubs
55 Chancellors Cir
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada