Indigenous

Achieving a good life

The EleV program, developed by Mastercard Foundation in partnership with the University of Manitoba, has a vision co-created with Indigenous youth and communities. This vision aims for Indigenous young people to achieve Mino Bimaadiziwin, or "a good life" in the Anishinaabe language. 
EleV’s goal is to transform education and employment systems to enable 100,000 Indigenous young people to achieve post-secondary education and transition to meaningful livelihoods by 2030.
Although this goal is ambitious, we are not alone on this journey and we are not the leaders. The solutions lie within the vision and values of Indigenous youth. Our role is to support their initiatives, efforts, and ideas for driving transformative change.
We are proud to share some of our programming, initiatives and objectives.
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Students soaring to new heights

The MasterCard EleV Program

The Learning Hubs

The goal of the Learning Hubs is to create opportunities for Indigenous students to access post-secondary opportunities in their home communities. The Learning Hubs are community-driven spaces with an emphasis on realizing community-defined goals for Indigenous learners.

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Students learning at the Learning Hub in Pinaymootang

The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint

The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB) is an initiative that commits to making excellence in Indigenous education a priority in our province.

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3 Indigenous Students Standing by the Lockers

Indigenous Circle of Empowerment

The Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE) is a student leadership program rooted in Indigenous culture. It focuses on personal growth, professional development, and community involvement.

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Post Secondary Club

Post-Secondary Club (PSC) is a program for Indigenous youth in urban high schools. Open to Indigenous students in grades 9 - 12, UM staff deliver career, culture and community-focused programming at 11 Winnipeg high schools.

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Lawmakers Program

A partnership with the 7 Oaks School Division’s Wayfinders Program, Law Makers combines social justice education with mentorship, linking Indigenous UM law students with high school learners.

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Students on a field trip

Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP)

Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP) is a culturally based healthy living program for Indigenous youth and young people in diverse communities.

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Where We First Stand Transition Camp

Where We First Stand Transition Camp is a program for first-year Indigenous students who are relocating to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba for the Fall 2024 term.

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Land and Water Program

The Land and Water Program offers Indigenous land-based education through urban experiences and online workshops.

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Indigenous Student make a sweat lodge

Oskâpêwis Training Program

Scaabe School introduces Indigenous UM students to the roles and responsibilities of being an Oskâpêwis (Scaabe/kwe) or Helper to the Lodge keepers and caretakers for the new Sweat Lodge on the Fort Garry campus. Scaabes will learn experientially, on-the-land, and in ceremony about the helping work required to run the Sweat Lodge.

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Indigenous Students collect Grandparents (rocks)

Indigenous Career Services

With the assistance of Career Services, we have established an Indigenous Career Consultant position at the University of Manitoba to provide support to students in navigating their paths toward the future.

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2 Indigenous Students discussing homework
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