What Indigenous knowledges can teach us about love
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…
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Lectures explore colonialism, Indigenous activism
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…
Student-at-large suspended from UMSU meetings
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…
Historic agreement reached to protect Manitoba watershed
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…
‘Zero calls to action were completed in 2023’: report finds
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…
Self-funded healing lodge has grand opening
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. …
A new celebration of Indigenous achievement
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…
Indigenous art for all
Indigenous art education co-ordinator for the school of art gallery Justin Bear L’Arrivée hopes to expand Indigenous art across campus. Bear L’Arrivée is the co-ordinator…
Asper awards celebrate Indigeneity in business
Michelle Cameron and Matthew Sabourin, two Winnipeg business people, were honoured earlier this month with awards in Indigenous business. Nov. 16 marked the 17th annual…