Elder Norman Meade, one of U of M’s Elders-in-residence, said that of the seven sacred teachings, “love may be the most sacred.”  Meade explained the significance of Valentine’s Day, a holiday celebrating love, coinciding with...

The University of Manitoba labour studies department hosted a two-part lecture series on Indigenous political issues and engagement in Canada last week as part of the U of M’s Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Program. Professor emeritus...

Student-at-large Victoria Romero has been suspended from attending UMSU board of director meetings for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic year.  During the Jan. 25 UMSU board of directors (BoD) meeting, board members were presented...

 A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between four Indigenous nations, the Manitoba government and the Government of Canada to protect the Seal River Watershed.  The Seal River Watershed is comprised of 50,000 square kilometres of...

An annual status update published by the Yellowhead Institute found that zero of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) calls to action were completed in 2023.  Of the 94 calls to action, the...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the founders of Three Wyndi’s Healing noticed that, while interruptions and changes occurred around the world, grief and trauma remained constant.  Angie Cote, Leading Standing Eagle Woman, her husband Sheldon Cote,...

As a finale to Indigenous students’ month at the University of Manitoba, the first-ever Indigenous Leaders’ gala was organized with the hope of inspiring Indigenous students across the university.  Nov. 28 marked the new university...