UM Today Archives
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
New online resource empowers parents-to-be with reliable medication information : Network News
November 27, 2024 — The Healthy Pregnancy Hub offers resources to help make decision making easier when it comes to prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord : UM in the News
November 27, 2024 — U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Winnipeg Free Press: Anti-Indigenous racism training launched for some health-care workers : UM in the News
November 27, 2024 — Anti-Indigenous racism training launched for some health-care workers
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Jody Stark part of team of top Canadian researchers honoured for their transformative contributions to society : Network News
November 26, 2024 — From enhancing cultural awareness in mental health for Indigenous populations, to applying lessons from Greek antiquity to modern democracies, to preserving the music and language of underrepresented groups, the winners of this year’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC) Impact Awards are shaping Canadian society in lasting ways.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Dentistry, dental hygiene Awards Evening honours achievements : Network News
November 26, 2024 — The hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff took centre stage at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and School of Dental Hygiene Awards Evening on Nov. 20.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Spirit of the Bison highlights Indigenous student-athletes : Network News
November 26, 2024 — University of Manitoba Bisons welcomed Indigenous dancers, drummers, singers, artisans and community members to join them in celebrating the Bison
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
UM honours Emeriti 2024 : Network News
November 26, 2024 — On November 21, UM honoured 24 exemplary individuals with the title of Emeritus, which included a Vice-President Emerita and three Distinguished Professor Emeriti.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
New training for Manitoba health workers to focus on culturally safe care for Indigenous patients : Network News
November 26, 2024 — A program designed to ensure that Manitoba health-care workers provide culturally safe care to Indigenous patients has been developed by Ongomiizwin, the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing in UM’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, in partnership with Manitoba’s health system organizations.
Research and International News
The Conversation: Canada Post strike highlights labour struggle over gig economy and precarious work : Network News
November 26, 2024 — The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight yet. Though a federal mediator is attempting to broker a settlement between the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, reports suggest the parties remain far apart.
Healing in the North : The Magazine
November 25, 2024 — Through UM’s Ongomiizwin Health Services, physicians travel to Manitoba’s northern and remote communities, bridging gaps and offering cultural care. See how this sprawling network is learning from locals, graduating more Indigenous doctors and navigating ongoing challenges to health equity





