MDP - Indigenous Development- UWinnipeg

Greetings from Colombia!

🌍✨ Feeling incredibly grateful today! As an Indigenous man from Canada, I’m excited to be learning about the rich traditions and vibrant cultures of Indigenous peoples in Colombia. It’s been an eye-opening experience that deepens my appreciation for our shared histories and resilience. Colombia is such an amazing country, with breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality, and many adventures! I feel blessed to connect with new friends and learn from their experiences.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am so pleased that MDP has curated my education to understand the holistic nature of Indigenous development. Being allowed to apply my knowledge within an Indigenous community in South America with the support of MDP and my professor as a guide is a dream come true. Learning is a lifelong journey, and what I have learned in class and with the support of MDP to apply my education internationally has been the cherry on top as I prepare to graduate.
Here’s to culture, connection, and exploration!

Spotlighting MDP alum Kate Robb (Class of 2019)

Kate is making an impact at Manitoba Hydro in the Generation Environmental Services department, where she manages the Coordinated Aquatic Monitoring Program (CAMP). Her work includes coordinating consultants and field teams, leading reporting and communications, and participating in community meetings focused on building relationships and expanding opportunities for Indigenous participation in the program.

She credits the MDP program for shaping the way she approaches this work:

“My time in the MDP program gave me the tools to succeed in my career. One of the most important lessons learned is the importance of relationships and prioritizing time to build and maintain them”

A powerful reminder of how MDP graduates continue to lead with collaboration, respect, and community at the center.

Big news from the MDP community today — congratulations to Taylor Wilson (she/they) on being named a 2026 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar.

is an Ojibwe, Cree, and Filipina scholar from Fisher River Cree Nation and a proud MDP alum. Now pursuing a PhD in Land and Food Systems at UBC, her work revitalizing Cree agricultural knowledge and advancing Indigenous food sovereignty is exactly the kind of systems‑changing research our world needs.

This recognition is so well deserved! Congratulations, Taylor — your MDP family is cheering you on.

At the University of Winnipeg’s 2026 Graduation Pow Wow, three Indigenous MDP graduates, were honoured. So proud of their achievements!

Congratulations to all UW students who were celebrated yesterday. Leaders, Elders, families, dancers, and community came together in a powerful celebration of achievement and identity.

Grateful to be part of this circle of support and strength