18% of CMU's Manitoba students identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

CMU is located on Treaty 1 territory and is committed to building and sustaining meaningful relationships with Indigenous students, communities, and ways of knowing—and with all of creation.

The CMU Indigenous Council offers wisdom, guidance, and insight to the university—both institutionally and in specific academic areas such as program design and curriculum development. The Indigenous Council maintains a direct relationship with the CMU Board of Governors, helping shape the university's commitments to reconciliation, learning, and right relationships.

CMU is a charter partner of the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint and reports annually on its commitments to Indigenous education and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.

All Indigenous courses are developed in active collaboration with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous leaders through the CMU Indigenous Council.

The CMU Blazers wear Treaty 1-themed uniforms, designed by Indigenous artists and in consultation with Indigenous community leaders.

The CMU partnership with Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre fosters cross-cultural learning and friendship through a covenanted relationship renewed in annual bundle exchange ceremonies.

Since 2022, the CMU learning community gathers annually to set up the student-initiated Cree tipi, which is used for ceremony, class, and community gatherings, and to reflect on the tipi teachings that have been gifted to CMU.

An on-campus Elder in Residence offers students and staff wisdom, care, and spiritual guidance.

CMU funds Indigenous student awards directly through our financial aid program, and through the Indspire: Building Brighter Futures program.