Cree/Ojibwe Language Prize
Established in 2019 by Glenn Moulaison, Dean of Arts, these prizes will be awarded to an Ojibwe student who has completed the first six (6) credits of introductory-level Ojibwe and to a Cree student who has completed the first six (6) credits of introductory-level Cree with the highest GPA. If students have not self-identified as either Cree or Ojibwe, the prize will be awarded to an Indigenous student who qualifies accordingly.
Dr. Annette Trimbee Indigenous Excellence Scholarships
Established by The University of Winnipeg in honour of Dr. Annette Trimbee, UWinnipeg’s 8th President and Vice-Chancellor, the Dr. Annette Trimbee Indigenous Excellence Scholarships recognize outstanding continuing undergraduate students who identify as Indigenous: Métis, First Nations or Inuit. These extraordinary scholarships will be renewable for up to five years, subject to academic performance – maintenance of a minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time enrolment. At the time of initial selection, preference for at least one award will be given to a student who is a Red River Métis Citizen with proof of Citizenship issued by the Louis Riel Institute, in third or fourth year, involved in community service and/or engaged in scholarly research activities. A proud member of the Red River Métis Nation, Dr. Annette Trimbee became President and Vice-Chancellor at The University of Winnipeg on August 1, 2014. She was reappointed in 2018 for a second term. Key accomplishments, during her tenure, include completing a university-wide strategic directions plan, enacting a three-year budget strategy, and implementing an Indigenous Course Requirement for all undergraduate students – among the first in Canada. She holds a BSc from The University of Winnipeg, an MSc from the University of Manitoba, and a PhD from McMaster University in aquatic ecology. She was also a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Tobasonakwut Kinew Scholarship for Culture – History & Language
This scholarship will be given to a First Nations student who demonstrates a combination of academic achievement, cultural activity and leadership. Preference will be given to a student who is recommended by the AVP Indigenous Affairs. This scholarship was established in memory of Tobasonakwut Kinew by his family, friends and colleagues. Dr. Kinew was a respected Anishinaabe leader and Elder, teacher and healer. A residential school survivor, Dr. Kinew was a longstanding advocate for the protection and implementation of treaty rights and increasing Indigenous participation and implementation of treaty rights and increasing Indigenous participation in higher education. This award continues Dr. Kinew’s legacy by recognizing and encouraging students who follow his footsteps in preserving and celebrating indigenous culture. Full fund name: Dr. Tobasonakwuk Kinew Fund for the promotion of Culture, History and Language.
Indigenous History Essay Prize
This award will be awarded annually to a student who has produced an exceptional undergraduate essay on Indigenous history while enrolled in one of the History Department`s Indigenous Course Requirement courses. Preference will be given to a self-identified Indigenous student. Essays will be judged by a committee made up of ICR course instructors.
Indigenous Land-Based Language Learning Fund
To encourage academic excellence at minimum $1,000 of each annual payment will be allocated to students of the U of W Faculty of Business and Economics, based on selection criteria mutually agreed upon by the Donor and Faculty, in the form of cash scholarships to students. To supplement the cash scholarships, the Donor will offer CPA tuition scholarship to selected scholarship recipients.
Ken and Peggy French Fund
Ken and Peggy French established this bursary fund through a bequest left to The Winnipeg Foundation. It will support an Indigenous student with financial need. Peggy worked for many years at Hudson’s Bay House, and both she and Ken were members at the Elmhurst Golf Club where they had many friends. Their wish was to have a bursary setup to be awarded to Indigenous students at The University of Winnipeg.
Manitoba Metis Research
MMF UWinnipeg agree to expand and deepen their existing partnership by enhancing supports for Metis Students, and by working to further develop Metis-focused scholarship, policy and research, which may also include the development of Metis-focused courses of study.
Pathways to Education Fund
This fund was established to support programs that fall under the Pathways to Education Initiative. Used at the discretion of the Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Affairs.
Sacred Seven – Healthy Relationship Program
The Sacred Seven – Healthy relationship program is a 2 year program that serves over 100 youth directly and reaches out to hundreds more each year engaging them through cultural identity, fostering empowerment and establishing effective relationships.
The Miina Lamoureux Fund for Indigenous Expressions of Wellness, Safety and Education
TBD – Holding fund for gifts from Kevin Lamoureux
William James Millar Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to Indigenous students who show academic promise, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50, have demonstrated dedicated involvement within their community and are enrolled full-time in one or more of the following areas of study: law, education, history, inner city or urban affairs, and /or residential school studies. Mature students may be considered in the selection process. One of the scholarships will be awarded annually and one of the scholarships will be renewable. Preference will be given to mature students. This scholarship was established through a bequest to The University of Winnipeg from the Estate of William James Millar. Jim Millar, an alumnus of The University of Winnipeg, BA (Hons) 1971, served as UWSA president, 1970-1971