NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 21 | 19
The University of Manitoba is proud to acknowledge the contributions of Elder Carl Stone . A student advisor and cultural coordinator, Carl Stone has been involved with the Indigenous community on the University of Manitoba’s campuses – and beyond – for decades. In his role at the Indigenous Student Centre, he is dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth and incorporating culture and ceremony in programming like Fireside Chats and Zongiigabowin Men’s Group. Carl has also been instrumental in the planning of the Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow for more than 20 years. On June 13, Carl was honoured at the 18 th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning, co-hosted by Ka Ni Kanichihk and the sākihiwēwin Foundation. At the event, he was inducted into the Circle of Honour for his contributions to the well-being of Indigenous Peoples and in reclaiming the spiritual and cultural ways of the Anishinaabe people. Congratulations. Chi-Miigwech. INTEGRITY AND LEADERSHIP HONOUR I NG
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