Capitalize today, reconciliation tomorrow
With the CBC’s recent change, the Manitoban is now behind in what many community, advocacy, and academic groups would see as the basics of equitable terminology.
Indigenous
Facing Canada’s residential school history
“What does real reconciliation look like if First Nation values clash with capitalism, with resource extraction, with the understanding of how important water is?”
Gord Downie helps clear path to reconciliation
In August, Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie used the band’s final show to try and light a fire. With the eyes of nearly a third…
Upcoming documentary to highlight cultural significance of moccasins
“Moccasins represent so much to Aboriginal culture: resilience and patience.”
U of M bolsters indigenous support with two new funds
“It is hoped that the students who are studying in an area relevant to indigenous studies would benefit greatly from these new opportunities.”
A conversation with the minister for the status of women
While in Winnipeg, Hajdu spoke with the Manitoban about the MMIW inquiry, campus sexual assault and pay equity.
The lack of indigenous student engagement
Boozhoo, Waabishkigaabo nindizhinikaaz Biizu ndoodem, Wauzhushk Onigum Indoonji-baa. I am writing this article in response to there being no candidate to fill the Aboriginal student representative position on UMSU council during this year’s election. I hope to provide encouraging words for our current indigenous students who are thinking about getting involved, and for those who have no wish to be involved.
UMSU hopefuls talk mandatory indigenous studies requirement
With the University of Winnipeg introducing a mandatory indigenous studies course this fall, all eyes are on the University of Manitoba. The topic has been…
Mayor Brian Bowman set to speak at Asper school of business
The Association of Aboriginal Commerce Students (AACS) has tapped Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman to address the fourth and final instalment of its speaker series on Feb. 29.
Aboriginal History Month: essential, unknown
February is Black History Month. During February we reflect on the historical treatment of black people, who were taken from their homeland and carted across the Atlantic and, for those who survived the voyage, sold into slavery. That was just the beginning of the ill treatment of black people in North America, which continued well past the abolition of slavery and is still very much present today.
During Black History Month, we are encouraged to read books and watch movies that teach about the struggles that black people faced, and to reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments they have fought hard to achieve, such as the right to vote, access to education, and the desegregation of public spaces