Renewed funding to support Indigenous initiatives and to recruit Indigenous scholars – UM Today

September 27, 2017 —

The U of M is continuing to invest in initiatives to advance Indigenous achievement. Two funds, first created in 2016, have been renewed for 2017 to help achieve these goals: the Indigenous Initiatives Fund, and the Indigenous Scholars Fund.

In the funds’ first year, over $1.4 million was awarded, supporting 22 initiatives and the recruitment of six new Indigenous scholars to the U of M.

“The renewal of these funds reaffirms the U of M’s commitment to fostering a greater understanding of Indigenous perspectives, cultures and traditions and integrating them into our curriculum, programs, research, and spaces,” said Dr. Lynn Lavallée, U of M’s newly appointed Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement).

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