The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. More
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Indigenous Connect (formerly Indigenous Awareness Committee) meetings are open to Indigenous staff, faculty, student leaders and allies. We gather monthly to discuss upcoming Indigenous-focused initiatives, events, programming, opportunities, research and matters of importance.
Every meeting consists of a presentation on work happening at the University of Manitoba (UM) that aligns with the UM’s strategic priorities, the TRC Calls to Action, the MMIWG2S Calls to Justice, is funded by the Indigenous Initiatives Fund, and/or meets one of the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint commitments.
If you would like to attend or present at an upcoming meeting, please contact Indigenous.engagement@umanitoba.ca.
The purpose of the Indigenous Connect meetings is to create a welcoming and safe space for Indigenous faculty, staff, students, and allies to share their work, get feedback identify gaps and opportunities for collaboration and network. Committee members are committed to sharing and promoting initiatives and events with our networks, identifying barriers to education and employment and advocating for systems change, and celebrating the achievements of Indigenous people at UM.
In July 2019, Indigenous Engagement and Communications (formerly Indigenous Achievement) held two brainstorming sessions to discuss Indigenous-focused initiatives, events and programming at the University of Manitoba. The sessions indicated a need for greater communication between units and a desire to discuss opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration. Indigenous Engagement and Communications established an Indigenous Awareness Committee that meets monthly to share promising practices, programming, initiatives and events; create partnerships and opportunities to collaborate; and advance policy and systems change. In summer 2021, the committee changed its name to Indigenous Connect to reflect the connections that are made through our work.
Everyone is welcome to sign-up for this monthly newsletter to stay engaged with the Indigenous community at UM and receive updates on professional and academic opportunities, events and colleague connections.
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Indigenous Engagement and Communications
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6 Canada
