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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
The Indigenous Awards of Excellence recognize Indigenous students, faculty and support staff who are going above and beyond to make the University of Manitoba (UM) an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
The nomination period for the 2022 Indigenous Awards of Excellence opens Dec. 13, 2021 and closes Feb. 4, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
There are three categories for the Indigenous Student Awards. Please read the criteria carefully to ensure that you are nominating your candidate in the best-suited category. A minimum of one student will be selected for each category. A total of six awards will be given across all categories.
Note: Student award recipients also receive $250.00.
This award will go to an Indigenous student who:
• Is considered a role model/mentor, demonstrating high standards of integrity and respect
• Builds relationships and community through developing respect, support and trust
• Makes connections with Indigenous communities, groups and organizations on and/or off campus
• Demonstrates initiative in advancing Indigenous engagement at UM
Download the Indigenous Student Award - Community Builder application.
This award will go to an Indigenous student who:
• Demonstrates visionary thinking grounded in truth and courage that has resulted in advancing Indigenous engagement at UM
• Breaks down barriers for future generations
• Demonstrates leadership by example and is a role model for their peers
• Walks with integrity and humility
Download the Indigenous Student Award - Trailblazer application.
This award will go to an Indigenous student who has achieved high academic standing and contributes to the community. This student must be considered a full-time student in their program during the 2021-2022 academic year, and must have obtained a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their most recently graded term. The student also:
• Is actively engaged both inside and outside of their classes
• Promotes a positive learning environment
• Demonstrates initiative in advancing Indigenous engagement at UM
• Walks with integrity and humility
Download the Indigenous Student Award - Outstanding Achievement application.
There are two categories for the Indigenous Faculty Awards. Please read the criteria carefully to ensure that you are nominating your candidate in the best-suited category. Up to two awards in total will be given: one to a junior faculty (fewer than 10 years of service) and one to a lifetime faculty (10 or more years of service). In the Faculty category, any self-declared Indigenous UM employee in the following positions can be nominated:
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Full-Time Lecturers
Senior Instructors
Instructors II
Instructors I
Librarians
Associate Librarians
Assistant Librarians
General Librarians
This award will go to an Indigenous faculty member who:
• Advances Indigenous pedagogy, research and scholarship
• Fosters a greater understanding of Indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditions amongst students, staff and faculty
• Demonstrates visionary thinking that has resulted in advancing Indigenous engagement at UM with a continuing impact
Download the Indigenous Faculty Award - Trailblazer application.
This award will go to an Indigenous faculty member who:
• Is considered a mentor and creates spaces in which Indigenous students, faculty and staff succeed
• Builds a culturally rich, safe and supportive learning and work environment
• Exceeds expectations to advance Indigenous engagement at UM
Download the Indigenous Faculty Award - Community Builder application.
In the Support Staff category, any self-declared Indigenous UM employee who does not fall into the Faculty category can be nominated. There are two categories for the Indigenous Support Staff Awards. Up to two awards in total will be given: one to a staff member who has served fewer than 10 years and one with 10 or more years of service.
This award will go to an Indigenous support staff member who:
• Strengthens connections with Indigenous communities both on and off campus
• Builds a culturally rich, safe and supportive learning and work environment
• Creates a space in which Indigenous students, faculty and staff succeed
• Goes above and beyond to advance Indigenous engagement at UM through programming and initiatives
Download the Indigenous Support Staff Award - Community Builder application.
This award will go to an Indigenous support staff member who:
• Demonstrates visionary thinking grounded in truth and courage that has resulted in advancing Indigenous engagement at UM
• Breaks down barriers for future generations
• Demonstrates leadership by example and is a role model
• Walks with integrity and humility
Download the Indigenous Support Staff Award - Trailblazer application.
Any support staff, faculty or student from UM may submit a nomination. You may not nominate yourself. Support letters can be from individuals outside of UM.
Step one: Contact the candidate to receive permission to nominate them for an award. Ask if anyone else is nominating them for an Indigenous Award of Excellence. Each candidate may only be nominated once per year. Past recipients are not eligible to win again.
Step two: Download and complete the PDF for the award for which you are submitting a nomination. If you experience any problems, please contact indigenous.engagement@umanitoba.ca. Please provide specific examples that describe how the nominee’s contributions relate to the criteria. Please provide details that demonstrate the impact the candidate has made. You may use point form. The selection committee will only consider information that is included in the nomination package, so please complete your nomination in full and in alignment with the awards criteria.
Step three: You may attach up to two one-page letters of support from other support staff, faculty, students, or community supporters to accompany the nomination. It is helpful to share the criteria for the award with those providing the letters so that their examples are informed by the criteria. These letters offer an opportunity to show the contributions of the nominee from different perspectives. The impact of the letter is not weighed by the status of the individual providing the letter, but more on their ability to speak about the contributions the nominee has made.
Step four: Email your completed PDF and support letters to indigenous.engagement@umanitoba.ca.
All nominations must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2022.
Indigenous Engagement
114 Sidney Smith St.
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
