First Indigenous designer in residence exhibits work
The U of M’s first Indigenous designer in residence Sébastien Aubin ended his term at the school of art with the opening of his exhibition…
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UMSU boosts Indigenous support
UMSU has committed to fund up to 25 new scholarships for Indigenous students. The UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders, which will be spread out…
Protesters camp at legislature following Cormier verdict
Darla Contois and a small group of protesters began camping on the Manitoba legislature grounds Feb. 22 after Raymond Cormier was acquitted of second degree…
Lack of Indigenous representation on juries paints an unbalanced picture of justice
If even the appearance of bias is cause for concern, Canada’s justice system is in a poor state.
Hundreds gather in solidarity with Boushie family
Hundreds gathered at the Odeena Celebration Circle at the Forks Saturday afternoon to rally in support of the family of Colten Boushie. Boushie, a 22-year-old…
University of Guelph professor talks Indigenous-led conservation
The University of Manitoba’s Clayton H. Riddell faculty of environment, earth, and resources hosted Faisal Moola, University of Guelph associate geography professor, for a lecture…
Jaskiran Dhillon draws attention to Indigenous youth tangled in colonial institutions
The Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) hosted New School university professor Jaskiran Dhillon for a keynote…
The crucial link between the life cycle of the sockeye and the environment
Artist Brett D. Huson (Hetxw’ms Gyetxw) – who has worked in the film and television industry for the past decade – launched his book The…
Winnipeggers mark Idle No More five year anniversary
More than 50 people gathered at Portage and Main to observe the fifth anniversary of the Idle No More (INM) movement on Dec. 23. INM…
Treaty interpretations: beyond state-based mechanisms of rights
University of Manitoba’s department of Native Studies hosted university lecturer Gina Starblanket on Nov. 29 as part of their weekly colloquium series, “Revisions and revitalizations:…