SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
A proud citizen of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 8 Territory,
Mihskakwan James Harper [BSc(ME)/17] is passionate about
creating a world that future generations can enjoy.
While studying engineering at the University of Manitoba, Mr. Harper
served on the student council for the Engineering Access Program
(ENGAP), which supports Indigenous engineering students, and
built an energy-efficient car that competed in the International
Shell Eco-marathon Americas.
Since graduating, Mr. Harper has shared his knowledge about clean
energy at international conferences, including the United Nations
Climate Conferences COP 26 and COP 27. He credits his innate
drive to protect the earth to his cultural values.
Mr. Harper further honours his Indigenous identity by giving back.
He has lectured on decolonizing engineering, mentored Indigenous
youth relocating to Winnipeg for education, and presented a national
policy resolution addressing the Indigenous youth suicide crisis.
Last month, it was announced that Mr. Harper will receive UM's
Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni for 2023.
The University of Manitoba honours Mihskakwan James Harper
for
his outstanding and continuing contributions.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU
CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.
Scan the QR code
to learn more about
Mr. Harper's work
Clean energy visionary
and Indigenous mentor
Celebrating
Mihskakwan
James Harper
