Indigenous Student Support Ecosystem
Supporting Indigenous students from entry to graduation and beyond
Help shape Indigenous student supports at UM
Your voice matters.
Join an engagement session on March 16, 17 or 24 at Fort Garry, Bannatyne or online,
or share your input through a questionnaire open until March 27.
Full session details (March 16-27, 2026)
Indigenous students are invited to share their experiences accessing programs, services and supports at UM. These small-group conversations will help inform how Indigenous student supports can be strengthened and better connected across campus.
Each session is limited to 10 participants to ensure a welcoming space for open discussion.
Advance registration is required.
Students who attend an in-person session will receive a $50 e-gift card, and refreshments will be provided.
Session schedule
Fort Garry campus session
March 16
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Room 543/544, University Centre
Capacity: 10 participants
Virtual session (Microsoft Teams)
March 17
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Capacity: 10 participants
Bannatyne campus session
March 24
12 – 1 p.m.
Ongomiizwin Education – S206
Medical Services Building
Capacity: 10 participants
Online questionnaire
Students who are unable to attend an engagement session can share their input through an online questionnaire opening March 16.
Online participants will be entered into a draw for a gift card.
(Maximum one gift card per person.)
Spaces are accessible. For questions, please contact: Danielle.Carriere@umanitoba.ca
Explore Indigenous student supports
Find programs, services and resources organized by the type of support you may need.
Indigenous student support resources
Looking for specific programs or services? Browse resources by category.
Academic and pathway resources
Programs and services that support academic success and provide pathways into and through university.
- Qualico Bridge to Success
- Blankstein Momentum Program
- Access Program
- Engineering Access Program (ENGAP)
- Wawatay (Faculty of Science)
- Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP)
- Mahkwa Omushki Kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE)
- Northern Social Work Program
- Inner-City Social Work Program
- Academic advising and tutoring
Cultural and community resources
Programs and spaces that connect Indigenous students with community, culture and Elders.
Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program (first -year students and mentors)
Where We First Stand Transition Camp (incoming Indigenous students)
Bison Spirit — Indigenous First-Year Student Leadership Program
Indigenous Circle of Empowerment — Indigenous Student Leadership Program (upper-year students)
Wellness and personal support resources
Resources that support student wellbeing, personal growth and connection during university.
Financial and career resources
Funding opportunities and financial resources available to Indigenous students.
Get support from an Indigenous Student Advisor
Advisors at the Indigenous Student Centre provide personalized support for Indigenous students, including academic planning, navigating university services and connecting with cultural and community resources.
Book an advising appointment
Explore Indigenous events and stories
Discover upcoming Indigenous events across campus and explore the latest stories from the UM community.
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Raven Morrisseau is fighting for justice and change
Community, Indigenous, Students
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Using Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing to care for one another
Indigenous, Student Affairs, Society and culture, Truth and Reconciliation
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Reflecting on land through mark-making
News, Teaching and learning, Indigenous, School of Art, Society and culture
Contact us
Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)
Room 202C Administration Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6 Canada