Renaissance frescoes and Indigenous-Vatican relations
Over 500 years ago, Pope Alexander VI commissioned Italian artist Pinturicchio to paint…
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Indigenous Winter Market showcases student artists
The Indigenous Winter Market returned to the U of M on Nov. 20 for its fourth year, bringing beadwork, ribbon skirts, paintings and handmade…
New education program to train teachers in northern MB
The U of M’s faculty of education is taking a major step toward addressing the shortage of teachers in northern Indigenous communities. Backed by $1…
Dana Solomon debuts original film at TIFF
Recently, Selkirk artist Dana Solomon appeared in two films premiering at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). In addition to starring in Blood Lines,…
Getting to know U of M’s Grandmother-in-Residence
Starting in September, Karen Courchene, also known as Kookum Karen, will lead a series of drumming circles at Migizii Agamik. As U of M’s Grandmother-in-Residence,…
U of M scholar reflects on Indigenous leadership
National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) marked its 29th anniversary on Saturday, June 21, celebrating First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures. The day is rooted in…
Daughter of slain Indigenous woman speaks on Red Dress Day, calls for change
Content warning: This article includes distressing details “There’s no words in the human language that could ever, ever explain how I feel,” said Cambria Harris,…
Graduation Pow Wow honours U of M Indigenous graduates
The U of M hosted its 36th Annual Graduation Pow Wow on Saturday, honouring over 470 Indigenous students that graduated during the academic year. Certificates…
UMISA hosts 8th annual Miskofest
The University of Manitoba Indigenous Students’ Association (UMISA) along with a working group hosted the eighth annual Miskofest on Friday, March 7 to celebrate Indigenous…
Indigenous land-based learning through exercise
On Feb. 28, Brian Rice, a professor in the faculty of kinesiology and recreation management, led an Indigenous history walk from Upper Fort Garry to…