Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Manitoba)
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The Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba is an academic unit dedicated to teaching and research on Indigenous histories, cultures, knowledges, and contemporary issues, particularly in the Canadian and Prairie contexts.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Manitoba) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6473247 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Manitoba) Context triple: [Faculty of Arts (University of Manitoba), hasDepartment, Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Manitoba)]
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Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Saskatchewan)
The Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan is an academic unit dedicated to the study, research, and teaching of Indigenous histories, cultures, knowledges, and contemporary issues, particularly in relation to Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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School of Indigenous Studies
The School of Indigenous Studies is an academic unit at the University of Western Australia dedicated to Indigenous education, research, and community engagement, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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First Nations in Manitoba
First Nations in Manitoba are the Indigenous peoples and their communities within the province of Manitoba, Canada, encompassing diverse cultures, languages, and histories including groups such as the Denesuline, Cree, Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, and Dakota.
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University of Manitoba Senate
The University of Manitoba Senate is the university’s primary academic governing body, responsible for overseeing academic policy, programs, and standards across its faculties.
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Department of Religion and Culture (University of Saskatchewan)
The Department of Religion and Culture at the University of Saskatchewan is an academic unit that studies diverse religious traditions and their cultural, historical, and social contexts.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Manitoba) Target entity description: The Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba is an academic unit dedicated to teaching and research on Indigenous histories, cultures, knowledges, and contemporary issues, particularly in the Canadian and Prairie contexts.
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A.
Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Saskatchewan)
The Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan is an academic unit dedicated to the study, research, and teaching of Indigenous histories, cultures, knowledges, and contemporary issues, particularly in relation to Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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B.
School of Indigenous Studies
The School of Indigenous Studies is an academic unit at the University of Western Australia dedicated to Indigenous education, research, and community engagement, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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C.
First Nations in Manitoba
First Nations in Manitoba are the Indigenous peoples and their communities within the province of Manitoba, Canada, encompassing diverse cultures, languages, and histories including groups such as the Denesuline, Cree, Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, and Dakota.
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D.
University of Manitoba Senate
The University of Manitoba Senate is the university’s primary academic governing body, responsible for overseeing academic policy, programs, and standards across its faculties.
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E.
Department of Religion and Culture (University of Saskatchewan)
The Department of Religion and Culture at the University of Saskatchewan is an academic unit that studies diverse religious traditions and their cultural, historical, and social contexts.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | academic department ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| emphasis |
Indigenous knowledge systems
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Prairie Indigenous perspectives ⓘ community-based research ⓘ critical analysis of colonialism ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
Indigenous cultures
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Indigenous governance ⓘ Indigenous history ⓘ Indigenous knowledges ⓘ Indigenous politics ⓘ Indigenous studies ⓘ Indigenous-settler relations ⓘ Native studies ⓘ decolonization ⓘ reconciliation studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
First Nations
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Indigenous peoples in Canada ⓘ Indigenous peoples of the Prairies ⓘ Inuit ⓘ Métis ⓘ |
| languageOfInstruction | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Fort Garry campus (University of Manitoba)
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linked to:
Fort Garry campus
Winnipeg, Manitoba ⓘ
linked to:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| mission |
conducting research on Indigenous peoples and communities
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supporting Indigenous community engagement ⓘ teaching about Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary issues ⓘ |
| offers |
Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies
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Honours Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies ⓘ Master of Arts in Indigenous Studies ⓘ graduate programs ⓘ undergraduate programs ⓘ |
| partOf |
Faculty of Arts (University of Manitoba)
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University of Manitoba ⓘ |
| researchArea |
Indigenous education
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Indigenous feminisms ⓘ Indigenous health and wellness ⓘ Indigenous histories ⓘ Indigenous languages ⓘ Indigenous legal traditions ⓘ Indigenous literatures ⓘ Indigenous methodologies ⓘ land-based education ⓘ urban Indigenous issues ⓘ |
| website | https://umanitoba.ca/arts/indigenous-studies ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Manitoba) Description of subject: The Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba is an academic unit dedicated to teaching and research on Indigenous histories, cultures, knowledges, and contemporary issues, particularly in the Canadian and Prairie contexts.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Faculty of Arts (University of Manitoba)
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hasDepartment
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Department of Indigenous Studies (University of Manitoba)
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subject linked to:
Faculty of Arts