Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival showcases Indigenous talents
The 15th edition of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF) is set to take place at Towne Cinema 8 from Nov. 24 to 27. It…
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UMSU LGBTTQ*, Aboriginal representative positions filled
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) finally has a full slate of community representatives after filling its LGBTTQ* and Aboriginal students’ rep positions at…
Why Manitobans should care about the Dakota Access Pipeline
The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) is a $3.8 billion oil pipeline stretching from North Dakota to Illinois, covering approximately 1,900 kilometers of terrain. Nearly as…
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.
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.