A call to the wild
Posted on: 02/21/19 | Author: Communications
UWinnipeg’s Timothy Coughlan was recruited by APTN to go into the Canadian wilderness on a 25-day journey in a 100 year-old canoe.
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Louis Riel Bursaries – meet the talented Métis students
Posted on: 02/14/19 | Author: Communications
More than 70 Métis UWinnipeg students have been awarded a Louis Riel Bursary this academic year. Meet some of this year’s recipients!
Advancing reconciliation across Canada
Posted on: 02/05/19 | Author: Communications
The University of Winnipeg has officially launched an innovative national educational program — Indigenous Insights — with Canadian National Railway (CN) signing on as the premiere partner.
Blanket ceremony honours UWinnipeg’s Indigenous language faculty
Posted on: 01/23/19 | Author: Communications
A blanket ceremony held Wednesday, January 23 honoured longtime University of Winnipeg Indigenous language instructors Ida Bear and Annie Boulanger, for their commitment to teaching Indigenous languages.
UWinnipeg and Wesmen Athletics to host fourth annual Indigenous Night
Posted on: 01/09/19 | Author: Communications
The University of Winnipeg and Wesmen Athletics are pleased to once again host a night celebrating the Indigenous people and culture that contribute to our campus and teams. In conjunction with UWinnipeg’s Aboriginal Students Council and Anishinabe Pride Basketball, the fourth annual Indigenous Night will take place Friday, January 11 for the Wesmen …Read more >
MP applauds UWinnipeg’s commitment to preserve Indigenous languages
Posted on: 01/04/19 | Author: Communications
Winnipeg Centre MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette applauded The University of Winnipeg’s commitment to preserving Indigenous languages while speaking to parliament in November.
Gallery 1C03 presents ‘locating the little heartbeats’
Posted on: 01/03/19 | Author: Communications
Julie Nagam: locating the little heartbeats, solo exhibit runs from January 10 – February 16, 2019 in Gallery 1C03.
Inspiration and opportunity at recent Indigenous Students in Science event
Posted on: 11/30/18 | Author: Communications
University of Winnipeg Indigenous students had a chance to connect with fellow peers and be inspired by faculty while learning about opportunities to take part in innovative research at a recent Indigenous Students in Science event. Elder Dan Thomas led a smudging ceremony and UWinnipeg alumni Mark Abotossaway shared his inspirational story with students. An Ojibwe from …Read more >
Indigenous Summer Scholars Program alumni awarded national scholarships
Posted on: 11/22/18 | Author: Communications
Indigenous Summer Scholars Program alumni Taylor Wilson (left) and Courtney Bear (right) were awarded two of three National Indigenous Economic Education Fund (NIEFF) scholarships from the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando).
Lamoureux returning to the Faculty of Education
Posted on: 11/20/18 | Author: Communications
Kevin Lamoureux, Associate Vice President (AVP) Indigenous Affairs, returns to the Faculty of Education.