Advancing Indigenous mental health and wellbeing supports
The Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) has been engaging Indigenous students, faculty, staff and community members to inform the development of culturally grounded mental health and wellbeing supports at the University of Manitoba.
Why your voice matters
UM is working in partnership with Indigenous communities to ensure that mental health and wellbeing supports reflect lived experience, community priorities and principles of reciprocity and respect.
How are we gathering and using your input? The engagement process included three key steps:
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Listening and Dialogue
Participants were invited to share experiences and perspectives in supportive settings that encouraged open, respectful dialogue about mental health and wellbeing at UM.
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Review and Analysis
Input is being reviewed in aggregate form to identify themes, priorities and areas where additional supports may be needed. Individual responses remain confidential.
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Informing Action
The feedback gathered will help identify priority needs and service gaps, directly informing the development of an Indigenous mental health and wellbeing framework and guiding future service design.
March–April 2026 Ways to participate
Participants were engaged in several ways to provide input.
Facilitated session participants received a $50 e-gift card (not available to UM staff and faculty).
Drop-in and questionnaire participants were entered into a draw for one of ten $50 e-gift cards.
Choose how you’d like to participate
Engagement schedule
Registration is now closed.
March 19, 2026 – Fort Garry Campus (Facilitated Sessions & Drop-In)
Facilitated Engagement Sessions
Small-group, structured discussions designed to support in-depth dialogue.
- Staff & Faculty: 9:00–10:30 a.m. (Capacity 20)
- Students: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Capacity 20)
Registration is encouraged due to limited capacity.
Drop-In Opportunity
Informal opportunity to share input at your convenience.
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Marshall McLuhan Hall, UMSU University Centre (Room 204) | Refreshments provided.
March 27, 2026 – Migizii Agamik (Facilitated Session - 2S & Indigiqueer LGBTQPIA+)
Facilitated Engagement Session
- 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Migizii Agamik, Circle Room | Refreshments provided.
April 11, 2026 – Neeginan Centre (Facilitated Sessions & Drop-In)
Facilitated Engagement Sessions
Small-group discussions.
- 10:00–11:30 a.m. (Capacity 10)
- 1:00–2:30 p.m. (Capacity 10)
Registration is encouraged due to limited capacity.
Drop-In Opportunity
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre (Room 103)
Refreshments provided | Free Saturday parking available.
March 19 – April 11, 2026 (Online Questionnaire)
For those unable to attend in person, an online questionnaire provides an additional way to participate.
Complete the online questionnaire for a chance to win one of ten $50 e-gift cards.
Open March 19 – April 11, 2026.
Onsite mental health and wellbeing supports will be available during all in-person sessions.
Venues are accessible, and all input will be reviewed in aggregate form to protect privacy.
Contact us
Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)
Room 202C, Administration building
66 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada