Indigenous
Indigenous Research and Academics
Indigenous Research and Academics supports Indigenous scholarship, knowledge systems and academic success at the UM. Through partnerships with Indigenous faculty, students and communities, the office fosters research grounded in Indigenous worldviews and promotes respectful academic practices. This work strengthens Indigenous presence and leadership across teaching, research and learning.
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308
Indigenous graduate students enrolled as of November 1, 2025.
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74
Indigenous PhD students enrolled as of November 1, 2025.
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12%
Growth in Indigenous graduate enrolment between 2024 and 2025.
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83
Indigenous faculty members, including instructors, lecturers and librarians.
Indigenous research and academic support
Connect with programs, resources and initiatives that support Indigenous scholarship, respectful research and academic success.
Faculty support and scholar talks
Explore the Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series for public talks and recordings, and Change through research (PDF) for UM’s research priorities.
Connect with Marsha Penner (Marsha.Penner@umanitoba.ca), Indigenous Faculty Success Manager, for Indigenous faculty support. You can also visit the UM Indigenous intranet to find additional resources and support.
Indigenous graduate studies and academic support
Explore SAGE Program for peer connections, writing support and academic development.
Contact Alana Wilcox (Alana.Wilcox@umanitoba.ca), Indigenous Graduate Student Success Coordinator, for program information and support.
Research ethics and community engagement
Visit Indigenous research ethics and Researching in Good Ways for guidance on ethical research and respectful community relationships.
Connect with Dr. Don Davies (don.davies@umanitoba.ca) for research ethics support, or Kathleen Wilson (Kathleen.Wilson@umanitoba.ca) and Nicki Ferland (Nicki.Ferland@umanitoba.ca) for Researching in Good Ways.
Land-based teaching and learning
Explore Land-Based Education for teaching and learning resources grounded in Indigenous knowledges and relationships with the land.
Contact: Nicki Ferlan (Nicki.Ferland@umanitoba.ca)
Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism
Join UM professors Dr. Sean Carleton and Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, with moderator Kaila Johnston, to explore how residential school denialism spreads and learn practical ways to recognize misleading claims and respond with credible evidence.
- November 16, 2026 | 12–1:30 p.m.
- Fort Garry Campus
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Space is limited—we’re at capacity. If spots open up, we’ll reopen registration.
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Indigenous Research and Academics
L’offis Wiichihihwahk – Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)
202 Administration Building
66 Chancellors Circle, Wpg. MB. R3T 2N2
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada