Ongomiizwin - Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing

06/05/2026

Celebrating our Ongomiizwin grads during UM’s Convocation Week. We’re so proud to walk alongside you on this journey! Your achievement is hard‑earned and a meaningful step toward the future you’re building. Thank you to the friends, families, and loved ones who joined us in celebrating and honouring these incredible graduates.

Congratulations! 🎉

05/06/2026

Over three language sessions, Awakening Our Words – Spirit in Our Words, learners, staff, and faculty came together to learn greetings and everyday words in Ininímowin (Cree) and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe). A reminder that language is medicine, connection, and a living practice we share together.

A special thank you to Elder Margaret Lavallee and Knowledge Keeper George Muswaggon for guiding these sessions with their teachings and heart.

The official launch of this initiative will take place in the fall, and we look forward to expanding into additional Indigenous languages. Stay tuned!

05/05/2026

Today, Ongomiizwin honours MMIWG2S. We hold space for families and for community grief, while reaffirming our commitment to safer futures for all Indigenous women, girls, and 2S people.

The displays is located at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC). Photos shown were taken on site.

05/04/2026

As part of UM’s commitment to truth and Reconciliation, Ongomiizwin and the Office of the Vice‑President (Indigenous) welcomed Dr. Mike DeGagné for a public lecture on the Indian Hospital system and its impacts. We appreciate everyone who attended, engaged with this important history, and joined us in a spirit of learning.

04/16/2026

Our team is attending the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Conference in Quebec City this week, joining colleagues from across the country to advance rural and remote health. If you’re a physician or health‑care professional interested in working with northern and Indigenous communities, come connect with our team.
 
Ongomiizwin Health Services delivers Indigenous‑led, culturally safe care across Manitoba’s northern and remote regions, supporting healthier futures for the communities we serve.
 
Learn more about our work through the links in our bio.

04/07/2026

We’re hiring!

Ongomiizwin Education is looking for an Indigenous Cultural Coordinator to support our Elders‑in‑Residence and Knowledge Keepers, coordinate cultural activities, and help create meaningful learning experiences for learners, staff, and the UM community.

Designated for Indigenous candidates (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).

🔗 https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=45371&Language=1

03/31/2026

Today is Trans Day of Visibility, a day to honour and uplift trans and gender‑diverse people.
 
Here in Manitoba, we also recognize Two‑Spirit and Transgender Day of Visibility. Two‑Spirit identities hold deep cultural and spiritual meaning. Today, we hold space with care and intention for our Two‑Spirit community members.
 
We stand with you, we celebrate you, and we’re committed to creating spaces where everyone is seen, respected, and welcomed as they are.

03/27/2026

Yesterday we welcomed Grade 12 students to the Bannatyne Campus as part of the ongoing Medical Careers Exploration Program (MCEP) visit series. Students took part in hands‑on activities with the College of Pharmacy , explored potential health‑care career pathways, participated in traditional medicine teachings, shared traditional teas, and connected with Ongomiizwin Education and the UM Access Program . It was an exciting day of connection, learning, and future possibilities.

03/18/2026