2014 indigenous viewbook define yourself. define your future

ADVENTURER INNOVATOR CHALLENGER DEFENDER TRAILBLAZER VISIONARY

2014 INDIGENOUS VIEWBOOK

DEFINE YOURSELF. DEFINE YOUR FUTURE.

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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBAWELCOME TO THE

The University of Manitoba is home to a dynamic community of Indigenous students, faculty and staff. Each year we welcome over 2,000 Indigenous students, and many Indigenous graduates return to their communities as leaders and role models. The University of Manitoba is a wonderful place to be! At the U of M we strive to ensure that First Nations, Metis and Inuit values are acknowledged, embraced and infused into life on our campuses.

Indigenous Achievement is a key component of the U of M’s strategic planning framework and as Executive Lead for Indigenous Achievement I have worked with my colleagues to develop a plan titled Pathways to Indigenous Achievement. The plan is based on four directions that harness the power of education to transform communities and the lives of young people.

As a graduate from the University of Manitoba and now the Executive Lead for Indigenous Achievement, I can honestly say that the University of Manitoba is a wonderful and supportive academic institution. We are here to make your university experience a positive one.

Deborah Young Executive Lead for Indigenous Achievement, Office of the President

Connect with us online and access the growing number of opportunities and resources available at the U of M by visiting Indigenous Connect: umanitoba.ca/indigenous

CELEBRATING FIRST NATIONS, METIS AND INUIT SUCCESSES

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

SHARING INDIGENOUS

KNOWLEDGE ANDRESEARCH

SUPPORTINGSTUDENTS

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STUDY OpTIONSAt the U of M, it’s about options. We offer more academic programs, supports for students, campus services, scholarships and bursaries than any other post-secondary institution in the province. All together, it means more opportunities to turn a great education into an amazing career.

Many Indigenous graduates have taken what they’ve learned here and then excelled as teachers, doctors, prominent politicians, lawyers, artists, engineers and more. Whichever direction your talents and interests take you, we have the programs and supports for you to succeed in defining your own future.

WELCOMING COMMUNITY First Nations, Metis and Inuit students thrive at the University of Manitoba where we have a strong community, outstanding programming, and a stunning facility – Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge – that is the heart of our Indigenous community.

Elders-in-Residence are available on both our Fort Garry campus and our downtown Bannatyne campus. They and a team of Indigenous staff are a supportive and caring source for cultural, spiritual and academic advice.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM U of M offers opportunities to connect with other community members and explore new areas through cultural and recreational events, community outreach programs and much more. With over 100 student groups and clubs, as well as work and travel opportunities, the U of M offers you many paths toward a strong future, while building an understanding of this world we all share.

To learn more, please visit: umanitoba.ca/indigenous

“University is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that are useful for your career and your life. I have been inspired by people like Dr. Emma LaRocque who taught me to think critically, by Carl Stone, my cultural teacher, for his great patience, and by my mother and sisters who are leaders in the community.”

— Mark Cardy Ojibway student, Faculty of Social Work

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Professor Michael Hart, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledges and Social Work

For more information, go to page 8




ENGAGE IN LEARNING AND RECONCILIATION AT THE FUTURE HOME OF THE NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLSThe Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Bentwood Box is a lasting tribute to all Residential School Survivors, and will be housed in the permanent National Research Centre venue.


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DISCOVER THE ENGINEERING ACCESS pROGRAM (ENGAp),

GRADUATING THE MOST ABORIGINAL ENGINEERS IN CANADA:

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Nicole Dewar, ENGAP graduate (Civil Engineering)

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GRADUATION pOWWOW, HONOURING INDIGENOUS GRADUATES AND ALUMNIFor more information, go to page 15



A dream over 25 years in the making came true in 2008 with the opening of this culturally-rich, environmentally-sound, modern building! Designed by Prairie Architects (including Aboriginal graduates of the University of Manitoba), this building is a place of pride for the 2,000+ Indigenous students and the many Indigenous staff and faculty at the U of M. It provides a welcoming, home-away-from-home environment for all who enter.

Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge – The Bald Eagle calms those who are facing the challenges of a strong force.


MIGIZII AGAMIK - BALD EAGLE LODGE

BALD EAGLE LODGEMIGIZII AGAMIK (ANISHINAABE)MIKISEW SApOTAWAN (CREE)LA LOZH D’AYG (MICHIF)TTHEN CHO ZE qUE (DENE)ANUKA SAN TIpI (DAKOTA)NAKTURALIK ILLUMIUSIVUq (INUKTITUT)


Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge is located on Treaty One territory and the homeland of the Metis Nation, and it acknowledges all the Indigenous languages and Indigenous Peoples of Manitoba (Anishinaabe, Cree, Metis, Dakota, Oji-Cree, Dene and Inuit). As an all-inclusive facility, Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge welcomes all nations to our home to learn and share with us. Three sculptures welcome visitors through the eastern doorway, each representing a different expression of Aboriginal experience: Metis, First Nations and Inuit.

Students use the building as a home-base 24 hours a day, making good use of the computer lab, student lounge, gathering space, and kitchen. The pride of the building is the Circle Room, which is part of the Aboriginal Student Centre. It is used for ceremonies, meetings, and classes that require a sacred, collaborative space in which to work and learn.

Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge houses:

• Aboriginal Student Centre• Access and Aboriginal Focus Programs• Indigenous Achievement

– Office of the President• Some Native Studies professors• University of Manitoba Aboriginal

Student Association (UMASA)

Committed to SustainabilityWe work together with our students to help build a better future for our campus, city and globe. Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge is a LEEDTM Gold certified building with sustainable design features as well as numerous elements that hold cultural significance. Energy efficiency and environmental considerations include the incorporation of stone, wood, and natural light. The building itself provides many of the Traditional Teachings of the Indigenous Peoples of the area, including the use of seven tamarack trees to represent the Seven Sacred Laws and the use of circles and colours to tell our stories.

To learn more, please visit:umanitoba.ca/indigenous

U of M is home to three stunning sculptures by acclaimed Aboriginal artists Wayne Stranger, Abraham Anghik Ruben and Miguel Joyal.

Sculpture: Wayne Stranger

Sculpture: Abraham Anghik Ruben

Sculpture: Miguel Joyal


“As President of the Association of Aboriginal Commerce Students, I strive to keep our culture present in all aspects of a university education. This will guide our students with pride and strengthen our communities with knowledge. I am a defender of my people.”

— JEREMY MCKAY, First Nation student, Asper School of Business

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INNOVATOR CHALLENGER VISIONARY DEFENDER

LEADERSHIp OppORTUNITIES

Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE)“We are more than a logo or student group, we are a movement.” ICE students will network with leaders, enhance public speaking skills, have opportunities to travel, and may be eligible for recognition with a leadership designation on their transcript.

University of Manitoba Aboriginal Student Association (UMASA)UMASA is a student-led, non-profit organization that finds innovative ways to help support all students, and in particular Indigenous students, at the University of Manitoba. UMASA organizes recreational, political, and cultural events throughout the year.

UCREWThis is an exciting employment opportunity for students who want to help the next generation of potential students become inspired and find the resources to make their post-secondary dreams a reality. The UCrew student ambassadors share presentations in schools, visit communities, work at career fairs, and lead campus tours.

Faculty and Program Student Groups Check out individual faculty and program student groups like the Association of Aboriginal Commerce Students and the Engineering Access Student Association, as well as service-based learning opportunities like the Children Rising Mentorship Program.


Many students say that they would like to be role models for the next generation, that they want to ‘give back to their community,’ and that they want to really make a difference in the world. Those who want to take their university experience to the next level can enhance their leadership, mentoring, and community-focused energies by participating in a variety of student leadership groups.

“One of the things my parents taught me, and I’ll always be grateful for the gift, is to not ever let anybody else define me.”

– Wilma Mankiller, Cherokee


ABORIGINAL STUDENT CENTRE (ASC)

The Aboriginal Student Centre fosters a strength-based atmosphere based on community ties, identity, and Indigenous ways of learning. The ASC provides a caring, supportive, family-style environment where students can access academic, cultural, financial and personal supports. • Elders-in-Residence

• Student advisors to help with applications, course selection, registration, tutors and tutorial referrals, along with general support in navigating the university system

• Information on Indigenous-specific scholarships and bursaries, job postings, social activities, and volunteer opportunities

The Aboriginal Student Centre is located on the first floor of Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge. Contact the Centre directly to find out about a Migizii Agamik building membership and ‘joining the circle’.

Promoting Aboriginal Community Together (PACT)This U1/ASC program provides social, academic, and leadership development, as well as peer-to-peer support. Members will become a Neechiwaken - a friend on life’s journey. PACT is an Indigenous-focused program that enhances a student’s campus experience and is a recognized program of the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) initiative at the University of Manitoba. PACT students can gain recognition on their record for “Volunteerism & Participation.”

The Colonizers and the Colonized: Opening the Circle A three-credit-hour Native Studies orientation course that is uniquely aimed at introducing Indigenous students to academic skills and the university experience; the course focuses on residential schools, treaties, land claims, and much more. This course runs for three weeks in August.

To learn more, please visit: umanitoba.ca/indigenous | 204-474-8850

Empowering the next generation of proud Indigenous world leaders who are rooted in their traditional, cultural, and intellectual knowledge.

Elders-in-Residence Garry Robson and Florence Paynter

Carl Stone (Ieft), Student Advisor at ASC


“My journey as a mature student has been both challenging and rewarding. With the support I’ve received from the Health Careers Access Program, I am achieving my dreams and I am excited and passionate about sharing my experiences to inspire future students. As I work in Winnipeg and Northern Manitoba, I hold true to my vision of a bright and healthy future for our community.”

— CHRISTINA DUCHARME, Metis student, Faculty of Nursing

pROGRAMS AND SERVICES

VISIONARYI AM A

INNOVATOR CHALLENGER VISIONARY DEFENDER

Access Programs available:

• University of Manitoba Access Program (UMAP)

• Health Careers Access Program (HCAP) with a Nursing Cohort

• Professional Health Program (PHP)

• Education Access Program (EAP)

Aboriginal Focus Programs (AFP)

AFP provides services that respond to the post-secondary and professional development needs and concerns of Aboriginal peoples.

Some programs are offered in First Nation and northern Manitoba communities. The programs:

• Offer a variety of certificate and diploma programs that are developed in partnership with Indigenous communities and organizations

• Promote respect for Indigenous knowledge in courses and programs

AFP Programs available:

• Aboriginal Community Wellness Diploma

• Aboriginal Counselling Skills Certificate

• Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies

• Aboriginal Environmental Stewardship Diploma

• Specialized certificates in partnership with Aboriginal organizations

INDIGENOUS SERVICES LIBRARIAN204-480-1054

Reference hours each Tuesday & Wednesday at Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge.

ABORIGINAL BUSINESS EDUCATION pARTNERS (ABEp) 204-474-7401

ABEP is a community of Aboriginal students in pursuit of a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the Asper School of Business. Open to both Bachelor of Commerce and pre-Commerce students, the program:

• Promotes academic excellence with personal and academic reinforcement through student advisors and free tutoring

• Celebrates student success with access to ABEP’s exclusive scholarships, bursaries and prizes

• Provides elite internship and networking opportunities

ACCESS AND ABORIGINAL FOCUS pROGRAMS204-474-8000

The University of Manitoba Access Programs provides a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for students from under-represented groups in Manitoba. The programs provide support in overcoming social, economic, geographic, and academic barriers. These supports include the following: course instruction, limited financial support, academic counselling, personal counselling, an extensive pre-university orientation, and tutoring.


ENGINEERING ACCESS pROGRAM (ENGAp)204-474-9872

ENGAP, the most successful program of its kind in Canada:

• Provides academic, personal, and financial supports to Aboriginal Engineering students

• Academic upgrading supports are available to students interested in entering Engineering but who are not eligible for direct entry

• Students can graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystems, Civil, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

• Co-op, internship, and networking opportunities are available

• ENGAP Scholarships/Bursaries are available to qualifying students

NORTHERN SOCIAL WORK pROGRAM (THOMpSON, MB)204-677-1450

The Bachelor of Social Work Program in Thompson provides quality academic programming and personal supports to meet the specific needs of northern social work students. The program:

• Includes full and part-time study options

• Offers field placements with local agencies

• Is designed for mature students who are committed to a rewarding career in social work

INNER CITY SOCIAL WORK ACCESS pROGRAM (ICSWAp), WILLIAM NORRIE CENTRE204-668-8160

The Inner City Social Work Access Program located at 485 Selkirk Avenue in the heart of the north end is an inner-city extension of the Faculty of Social Work on the Fort Garry campus.

This highly successful off-campus program has been around for 30-plus years and is designed to provide access to university for those students who have traditionally faced systemic barriers common to inner-city life experience. Students must be 21 years of age to apply.

• The program offers full and part-time studies

• Academic, social, and financial supports available

CENTRE FOR ABORIGINAL HEALTH EDUCATION (CAHE), BANNATYNE CAMpUS204-789-3511

The Centre for Aboriginal Health Education (CAHE) is a place for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students enrolled in health professional programs to meet, study and explore careers and culture.

Opportunities include:

• Three programs based at the Centre: Access Professional Health Program; CAHE Cultural Program and Kaaweechimoseaywat Mentorship Program

• An Elder-in-Residence leads a number of cultural teaching sessions, ceremonies and events and is available for consultation by appointment

• Access to a variety of supports as well as professional development and networking opportunities

ACADEMIC SUppORT pROGRAM, FACULTY OF LAW204-474-6448

The Academic Support Program in the Faculty of Law supports students in their first year of law school with tutoring, advising, and access to a valuable network of peers.

Financial assistance may be available in the form of bursaries and scholarships.

INDIGENOUS pLANNING204-474-6578

The Department of City Planning has a long history of working with Indigenous communities in urban contexts and on First Nations. A knowledge exchange network involving students, community members, and community planning coordinators has been established to help First Nations share planning experiences. The Department is building on the Indigenous Planning Exchange Program to increase international opportunities for projects and research with Indigenous communities.



NATIVE STUDIES

The Department of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba is an international leader in the field. Here, you can examine the diversity of Indigenous cultures, histories, spiritualities, languages, literature and visual art as well as the history of colonialism, Indigenous governance, politics and economics. The department has many unique and exciting opportunities including:

A student at the Pangnirtung Summer School in Nunavut

Our location is ideal. We are in the heart of North America, where the first treaties since the Confederation of Canada were signed, and where the Metis organized the Confederation of Manitoba in 1870.


Students and instructors construct a teepee frame that will be used as the teaching lodge at a field school in Hollow Water, Manitoba

A student field trip to Cross Lake to study hydro electric development in the north

• Undergraduate and graduate degrees (Master’s and Ph.D.)

• Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering

• Annual colloquium series featuring prominent speakers on various themes

• Summer school on Baffin Island (Pangnirtung, Nunavut)

• Indigenous Language Summer Institute

• International exchange opportunities


The Department of Native Studies will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2014. Indigenous students played a crucial role in its foundation.

“Native Studies has truly opened my eyes to another way of life: of loving, thinking, leading, questioning, indentifying, and being. I believe that the Indigenous peoples of this land hold the answers to rehabilitating and maintaining our wild spaces. After only one course, I knew that I wanted Native Studies to be the backbone of my degree.— Jenna Vandal, Metis student, Native Studies Minor,

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

The Native Studies program is committed to excellence in exploring the historical and contemporary positions of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.

Students can choose from such courses as:

• The Colonizers and the Colonized

• Native Societies and the Political Process

• Aboriginal Economic Leadership

• Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut languages

• The Metis of Canada

• Arctic Lifestyles

• Indigenous Environmental Discourse

• Native Studies and the Political Process

• Indigenous Women’s Stories

• Aboriginal Healing Ways

• Aboriginal Resistance Writing

• Residential School Literature

Each faculty member specializes in a different field, offering opportunities for students to focus on their particular interests, including arts and literature, business, politics and traditional knowledge.

To learn more about the Department of Native Studies:umanitoba.ca/indigenous 204-474-9266

Wanda Wuttunee, Native Studies professor and director of the Aboriginal Business

Education Partners


GRADUATE STUDIES

pH.D. STUDIES FOR ABORIGINAL SCHOLARS pROGRAM (pSAS)The PSAS program joins students and allies committed to advancing Indigenous world views and creating institutional change while supporting each other emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.

The PSAS program is for Aboriginal students who have been admitted to doctoral programs with financial assistance and program counselling. The cohort creates a community of Aboriginal scholars. At present there are 15 students pursuing doctoral studies in Education, Native Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Microbiology, Clinical Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies. After four years of concentrated studies the first PSAS student graduated in October 2011.

This program is highly successful: it brings Aboriginal scholars together and provides training supports and education at the highest level. PSAS graduates are role models and leaders in promoting the goals and aspirations of Indigenous peoples in Manitoba and Canada.

PSAS students have had the opportunity to share in academic meetings nationally and internationally. Students have presented research papers in Canada, the United States, Australia, Peru and Iceland. PSAS students are able to create relationships and discuss issues at a global level while developing a world view that embraces all of humanity.

To learn more, please visit: umanitoba.ca/indigenous or call: 204-474-9266

“One thing I have learned from my experiences is that when it comes to your hopes and dreams and the things that are important to you, tell anyone who will listen! Someone usually has a contact or a piece of information that will help you get much closer to realizing your aspirations.”

— Maggie Penfold Cree student, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program

First PSAS Graduate (2011) Sherry Peden, Ph.D., Educational Administration – Aboriginal Education. Dr. Peden was recently appointed Vice-President (Academic and Research) at University College of the North.

Ben Dionne, PSAS student, Microbiology

The U of M’s energetic graduate community brings together students and faculty in over 140 graduate programs for you to further pursue your education and passions. Students from Manitoba, across Canada and around the world come to the University of Manitoba to study and research with professors who are known nationally and internationally for their excellence in research and creative activity.


TRAILBLAZERSThe U of M is proud and honoured to celebrate the accomplishments of the thousands of Indigenous graduates who are part of our vibrant alumni community. They are trailblazers, visionaries and innovators in all aspects of their lives.

Ken Letander, a recent graduate of the U of M, already has many accomplishments. Working with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Mr. Letander spent time researching and documenting the effects of Residential Schools. As a result, he continues the work of creating awareness through public education.

Heather McRae is a Metis-Anishinaabe woman of French and Scottish ancestry. She holds a Ph.D. in Education at the University of Manitoba where she was part of the PSAS program, and is currently working with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. Dr. McRae is involved with a number of educational initiatives that create a bridge between the home and educational lives of Indigenous and inner Winnipeg students and residents. These culturally based programs nurture leadership skills and the educational success of youth.

Verna J. Kirkness holds four degrees from the U of M: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Masters of Education and an honourary Doctor of Laws degree. A lifelong advocate of Aboriginal education, Dr. Kirkness created new learning opportunities for Canada’s Aboriginal people through her work as a teacher, counselor, consultant and professor. As the first education director for what are now the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the Assembly of First Nations, she played a pivotal role in transforming Manitoba education. As a professor at the University of British Columbia, she worked to extend new programs, support services and cultural enrichment to Aboriginal students. Dr. Kirkness is a member of the Order of Canada, the Order of Manitoba, and she has recently written the book, Creating Space: My Life and Work in Indigenous Education.

Jamie Wilson is Commissioner of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba. He holds a Masters of Education Administration from the U of M, has had a fascinating military career as an elite Special Operations Ranger, and has a passion for education. Commissioner Wilson is rapidly earning a reputation as one of Canada’s brightest, new Aboriginal leaders. He was honoured by the Manitoba Legislature for his outstanding accomplishments while Director of Education for the Opaskwayak Education Authority, and he currently serves as a Councillor on the Canadian Education Association. Commissioner Wilson is also the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for community service.

Tanya Kappo is a mother of three who, in addition to raising her children and working full time, has always been actively involved in issues and efforts leading towards nation building, creating space for a meaningful and engaging dialogue to move forward the agenda of inclusion, justice and freedom for Indigenous people.

Heather McRae, Metis-Anishinaabe, Faculty of Graduate Studies alumna

James B. Wilson, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Faculty of Graduate Studies alumnus

Ken Letander, Dauphin River First Nation, Faculty of Social Work alumnus

Tanya Kappo, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Robson Hall, Faculty of Law alumna

Verna J. Kirkness, Fisher River Cree Nation, U of M alumna and honorary degree recipient

To learn more about U of M’s Indigenous alumni community and the 25th Annual Graduation Powwow, please visit: umanitoba.ca/indigenous


HOUSING AND DAYCARE

ON-CAMpUS HOUSINGThe U of M offers six residence options with features including: furnished rooms, high-speed internet, and meal plans. Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis so apply early!

For more information, please visit: umanitoba.ca/housing

OFF-CAMpUS HOUSINGThe University of Manitoba offers assistance to students who want to experience off-campus living while attending school. Listings of rental accommodations can be found online at: umanitoba.ca/housing or living.umsu.ca.

The Winnipeg Rental Network is one of many online resources that offer:

• A central database for applications to Aboriginal housing providers

• Lists of accommodations that are specifically for Aboriginal newcomers

• Index of subsidized housing opportunities• Lists of organizations that provide

transition supports

For more information, please visit: winnipegrentnet.ca/ help-links/help-aboriginal.cfm

DAYCAREThe University of Manitoba has two licensed daycare centres that provide quality child-care:

Campus Day Care Centre

Care is available for children 2-5 years old, with a playground on site. To place your child’s name on the waitlist, call the centre directly at 204-269-7773.

For more info, please visit: umanitoba.ca/campus/daycare/ home.html

Pembina Hall Residence – U of M’s newest residence with 360 single units

University of Manitoba Playcare Centre

The Playcare Centre gives first priority to students of the U of M. Care is available for children 2-5 years old on regular days and 6-12 years old on school in-service days. To place your child’s name on the waitlist, use the online child care registry.

The Province of Manitoba Family Services and Labour department has created an online child-care registry that provides support for families with children. Use the registry to:

• Find licensed child-care providers that meet your needs

• Register your children with several providers at once

• Learn more about Manitoba child-care providers

• Update your contact information and child-care needs

To access the online registry, please visit: umanitoba.ca/student/resource/playcare/online-wait-list.html

For more information, please visit: umanitoba.ca/indigenous


MONEY MATTERS There are many programs designed to assist students in meeting the financial demands of post-secondary studies. The following list includes only some of them. Be sure to explore all of your options.

SCHOLARSHIpSEach year, the University of Manitoba gives out over $14 million in scholarships, awards, and bursaries. Students are automatically eligible for entrance scholarships if you apply by February 21, 2014 and meet academic criteria. The majority of scholarships and awards at the University of Manitoba are automatically awarded each year based on academic achievement (no application required). To be considered for Aboriginal-specific academic awards and scholarships (if you are a North American Aboriginal student), complete an Aboriginal Self Declaration Form (unless you previously self-identified on the UM application form) and return it to the Registrar’s Office, 400 University Centre.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – BURSARIES AND LOANSEvery year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full and part-time students who are enrolled in school from September to April who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursaries - student funding which does not need to be repaid - range in amounts from $100 to $1,000, with over $4 million awarded annually.

Manitoba Student Aid provides financial assistance to qualifying post-secondary students through loans, grants, and bursaries. This option is one way to help you reach your educational goals, but ensure that you are exploring all of your other financial options as well.

To find out more about options, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, visit: manitobastudentaid.ca

“Life as a U of M student and single mother has been both a challenging and very rewarding experience. Receiving a bursary has allowed me to pursue my goal of becoming an environmental scientist, while also being able to build a bright future for my daughter.”

— Sarah Flattery, Ojibway student, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

BAND FUNDINGIf you are an eligible Status Indian or Inuit student and plan on pursuing post-secondary studies on a part-time or full-time basis and are registered with an eligible post-secondary institution, you may qualify for financial support through the Post-Secondary Education Support Program. Visit aandc-aadnc.gc.ca for more information or contact your education counsellor.


INNOVATOR CHALLENGER DEFENDER ADVENTURER TRAILBLAZER VISIONARY

UNIVERSITY COSTSEstimated costs for an undergraduate (2013-2014) based on 30 credit hours:

Tuition*: $4,000Books & Supplies: $1,800Parking: $530Residence: $8,000Fitness Membership: $154Medical Insurance**: $260

Total: $14,744

* If your fees are to be paid through a First Nations band, you must have them complete and submit a Tuition Sponsorship Application Form or submit a letter of application printed on official letterhead and signed by an officer of the organization.

** Students may claim an exemption for medical insurance based on coverage by Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Canada or through family coverage by completing the online opt-out form. You will need to provide your alternate coverage information.


AppLYING AS AN UNDERGRADUATE1. MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE¨ Attend information sessions

¨ Book a campus tour so that you can meet with faculty, staff and current university students while taking a guided tour of our beautiful campus. See the back cover of this Viewbook for contact information.

¨ Read the Admissions Viewbook and visit the University of Manitoba website to become familiar with program offerings and admission requirements - umanitoba.ca/admissions

¨ Visit Indigenous Connect to learn about:

• Support programs• Leadership opportunities• Extra-curricular activities• Student achievements


2. AppLY TO UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA¨ Determine which program(s) you would like to apply to

¨ Ensure that you have all necessary documentation such as:

• Original high school transcript (if applicable)

• Transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions you have attended

• ID (for mature status students)

¨ Complete online (or paper) applications by appropriate deadline

¨ DECLARE YOURSELF. Complete self-declaration form or check the box on your application form to declare your Indigenous ancestry.

For more information, please visit: umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/application

3. ExpLORE FINANCIAL OpTIONS¨ Explore all financial options – talk to your parents, guidance counsellors,

U of M representatives, and Financial Aid & Awards office to find out which options are best for you. Also see page 17 of this Viewbook.

¨ Obtain and complete appropriate applications according to deadlines for relevant options:

• Band funding• Student Aid• Scholarships• Bursaries

4. FINAL STEpS¨ Housing - refer to page 16¨ Daycare - refer to page 16¨ Parking (online application available in April) -

umanitoba.ca/campus/parking/student/¨ Transit system – visit Navigo to learn bus routes, schedules, and fares -

winnipegtransit.com/en/navigo

Talk to your family and friends about your big decision. Support from those close to you will be an important part of your success.

INFORMATION SESSIONS: Evening of Excellence – October 22, 2013, University Centre. This evening open house is for high-achieving Grade 11 & Grade 12 students who excel in the classroom, in the community, or on the field.Info Days – February 19 & 20, 2014, University Centre. This two-day open house is a great opportunity for school groups, students, and families to explore campus. Attend fun mini-university lectures, get active in our recreation facilities, and check out the entertainment on our main stage.In-school presentations – Check with your guidance office to find out when U of M will be visiting your school. Meet university representatives and learn about opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, as well as the process for applying to the U of M.


TRUTH, RECONCILIATION AND THE pATH FORWARD

The University of Manitoba is embracing change by making Indigenous Achievement one of our strategic priorities. Led by strong Indigenous voices including students, faculty, staff and Elders, we are striving to make Manitoba a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Education. It is our vision to support every First Nation, Metis and Inuit student to achieve educational success.

Reconciliation is important for the University of Manitoba, and we are taking active steps that will engage both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Following the Statement of Apology and Reconciliation, we hosted a series of dialogues and exhibits on Residential Schools, sponsored seminars and symposiums on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) issues, and partnered with the Lieutenant-Governor and the TRC for the event Revitalizing Reconciliation in Manitoba – A Cross Cultural Dialogue. The U of M recognizes and supports the critical work of the TRC in preserving a national memory for future generations of Canadians. On June 21, 2013, National Aboriginal Day, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the University of Manitoba joined hands with communities across Canada in the signing of a historic agreement entrusting the U of M to host a National Research Centre on Residential Schools. The university is honoured to be chosen by the TRC to host the National Research Centre, which will be a permanent resource that allows all Canadians the opportunity to learn about what happened within Residential Schools, and to join together on a path toward reconciliation.

We all have a role to play in carrying forward a commitment to renewed relationships based on mutual understanding and respect. We are leading the public conversation at the University of Manitoba by embracing change on our campuses and advocating for change throughout our city, province, country and world.

By infusing Indigenous values into the University of Manitoba, we are making the university a better community for all students, all faculty and all staff. The U of M believes in the power of education to transform communities and the lives of young people. We are at the dawn of a new partnership where we can all walk together, collaborate and learn from each other.

For more information on U of M’s commitment to reconciliation, please visit: umanitoba.ca/indigenous

The Signing Ceremony of the agreement to host the National Research Centre on Residential Schools took place on

June 21, 2013.

(l to r) Elder John Morrisseau, Elder Levinia Brown, Elder Florence Paynter, Chief Wilton Littlechild, TRC commissioner,

Marie Wilson, TRC commissioner, Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of TRC,

David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, Rod Bruinooge, MP, Winnipeg South,

Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger, Phil Fontaine, former National Chief of the

Assembly of First Nations (behind) and Digvir Jayas, Vice-President

(research and international).

The University of Manitoba is committed to building a society where First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, cultures and traditions are reflected and respected in schools, workplaces and all public institutions. To act on this commitment, the U of M would like to embark on a new conversation and relationship with Indigenous communities.

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Our campuses and the historic Forks of Winnipeg sit at the crossroads of the Anishinaabe, Metis, Cree, Dakota and Oji-Cree Nations. The U of M is located in Treaty One territory, and on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe peoples and the homeland of the Metis Nation.

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