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Evelyn Baxter, Charlie Wenjack’s sister, with Gord Downie outside her home in Ogoki Post, Ont. // PHOTO: Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler

Gord Downie’s statement on Chanie Wenjack and the need for the NCTR at the U of M

September 9, 2016 — 
“I am trying in this small way to help spread what Murray Sinclair said, ‘This is not an aboriginal problem. This is a Canadian problem.’”

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Globe and Mail: Can you hear Gord Downie’s call for reconciliation?

September 9, 2016 — 
'It is exceptionally powerful when we see one of Canada's most well-known and loved performers, Gord Downie, lend his voice in the struggle for Truth and Reconciliation.'

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New appointments in voice

September 9, 2016 — 
The Desautels Faculty of Music is pleased to announce the appointments of soprano Monica Huisman as an Instructor in voice, and soprano Tracy Dahl as the Desautels Faculty of Music Artist-in-Residence

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Flag lowered for professor emeritus, Faculty of Engineering

September 9, 2016 — 
The flag on the Tier Building will be lowered on Sept. 9 for Gert Oscar Martens

‘This is a new beginning. Savour it.’

September 8, 2016 — 
President David T. Barnard's message on the start of the fall academic term

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New dentistry students to receive training that mimics real practice

September 8, 2016 — 
This year’s incoming classes of future dentists and dental hygienists will get hands-on training through an innovative education model that closely resembles real-world general dentistry practice.

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First-day enrolment at University of Manitoba still soaring high

September 8, 2016 — 
Students continue to choose U of M at near-record numbers

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Wpg Free Press: Playing nice won’t work in negotiating trade deals

September 8, 2016 — 
What do canola and students have in common? If you had answered "China," go to the head of the class.

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(L-R) Meg Shields (Carol's daughter) and Dr. Don Shields (Carol's spouse and former University of Manitoba Dean of Engineering), University of Manitoba President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard and Curt Vossen (Richardson Foundation) at the unveiling ceremony on Sept. 8, 2016.

Paying tribute to the legacy of a literary lion

September 8, 2016 — 
Commemorative bust created to honour Carol Shields

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Students

How Do I University?

September 8, 2016 — 
With its many norms, expectations, and procedures, the University is a culture unto itself. First year students can anticipate an adjustment to a new academic culture. Don't hesitate to ask questions or seek support.

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