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U of Winnipeg: Join ‘When Raven Became Spider’
supernatural is a subject of popular fascination, evident by the large number of superhero comics, films, and TV shows. The University of Winnipeg’s Gallery 1C03 is going ‘supernatural’ with its current exhibit, When Raven Became Spider, which runs until November 30. This touring exhibit, curated by Leena Minifie, brings together works by six contemporary Indigenous artists […]
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Annual Maclean’s survey scores BU well in class sizes, library, and student services
October 3, 2019 Brandon University continues to score among the top in the nation for providing small class sizes, robust library funding, and excellent student services support. Brandon University faculty were also among the top 10 for receiving national Social Sciences and Humanities research grants. That’s according to the 2020 Maclean’s university rankings, which were […]
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BLSD Reconciliation Journey Continues With Treaty Recognition – PembinaValleyOnline.com
03 October 2019 A treaty acknowledgment protocol and procedure have been implemented in the Border Land School Division (BLSD). The formal statement recognizes the traditional territory of Canada’s Indigenous peoples and is typically read at the start of special events and meetings. It reads as follows: We acknowledge that the communities and schools located within […]
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UM to establish university-wide Indigenous leadership structure – University of Manitoba
Vice-President (Indigenous) position has been approved as first step October 2, 2019 — In February 2019, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Janice Ristock established a committee, chaired by Dr. Catherine Cook, Vice-Dean Indigenous, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, to assess the existing mandate and support structures for Indigenous senior leadership and provide recommendations going forward […]
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4037 Indigenous children listed in Memorial Register – UM Today
October 2, 2019 — On September 30, 2019, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in partnership with APTN hosted a ceremony in Ottawa, in the Grand Hall at the Canadian Museum of History, for Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Funded by Canadian Heritage through APTN, a cloth displaying the names of […]
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MKO Acknowledges Residential School Students on Orange Shirt Day
Sep 30, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is acknowledging Orange Shirt Day as a somber and important day to remember the survivors of the residential school system. “Orange Shirt Day is an important day for everyone in Canada. We should all take a moment to remember both those […]
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Brandon University welcomes Indigenous Education Week
September 30, 2019 Brandon University is celebrating Indigenous education throughout the campus all this week, with events and installations. Monday, Sept. 30 — Orange Shirt Day. Everyone on campus is invited to wear orange to raise awareness of the history of residential schools, and acknowledge the harms it caused the victims and survivors. Brandon University […]
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Assiniboine hosting activities as part of Indigenous Awareness & Education Week
Assiniboine Community College will host its first-ever Indigenous Awareness and Education Week running September 30 to October 4 across its five campuses. “This week is about recognizing and celebrating Indigenous culture and perspectives and offering a time for reflection,” said Kris Desjarlais, Director of Indigenous Education at Assiniboine. “In doing so, we also aim to […]
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BU mental health conference brings in Jordin Tootoo for public talk
September 27, 2019 Brandon University is inviting the community to a “Mental Health on the Prairies Conference and Community Gathering” this spring where everyone will be welcome to discuss and learn about mental wellness and addiction. The conference and gathering will run from April 29 through May 1, 2020 and will bring together researchers, professionals […]
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Brandon University to host two simultaneous history conferences this week
September 24, 2019 History at Brandon University will be twice as nice this week, as two separate academic conferences come together for a joint gathering. The conference conjunction includes the annual Northern Great Plains History Conference as well as the bi-annual Western Canadian Studies Conference. They will share sessions, roundtables and a keynote, as well […]
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