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Broadcaster Kinew takes on new position at U of W

By: Staff Writer

Posted: 10/4/2012 9:44 AM | Comments: 0

Wab Kinew, a rapper and CBC Radio producer and host, has taken on a new position at the University of Winnipeg. (MICHAEL CHRISTIANSON / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ARCHIVES) Photo Store

The University of Winnipeg has named broadcaster and musician Wab Kinew as its first Director of Indigenous Inclusion.

In his new position, Kinew will gather expertise on developing, recruiting and retaining indigenous talent as well as strategies for working with indigenous communities, the university said today. A specific focus will be placed on nurturing aboriginal entrepreneurship and business training.

Kinew will design and offer a community program steeped in Aboriginal culture and aimed at youth under the age of 25 interested in learning the fundamentals of running a business. It will be a free, 12-week program, open to anyone in the community (including non-aboriginal students) operating out of U of W’s Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre on Ellice Avenue. In addition to the youth entrepreneur program, Kinew will establish programs that connect aboriginal people of all ages with the economy and labour force.

Like Wii Chiiwaakanak, funding for the director’s position and programming comes from robust private fundraising and does not impact the university’s operating budget, university officials said.

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