UM Today Archives

October 5, 2023 —  Australia goes to the polls on October 14 in a referendum on whether to enshrine an Indigenous advisory body, known as the Voice to Parliament, into the country’s constitution.

October 5, 2023 —  The Honourable Wanda Thomas Bernard, Senator for Nova Scotia presents: “Lifting While I Lead: Social Work Leadership in Action,” as part of SENgage, Senate of Canada’s youth outreach program.  Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard is the first African Nova Scotian woman to be appointed to the Senate of Canada, representing the province of Nova Scotia and her hometown of East Preston. Senator Bernard champions issues impacting African Canadians and people living with disabilities. She is particularly invested in human rights, employment equity, and mental health.

October 4, 2023 —  Join a cohort of Indigenous UM students learning experientially, on the land and in ceremony to support the Sweat Lodges on Fort Garry Campus.

October 4, 2023 —  October 3rd and 4th, UM experts lend insights on #Mbpoli

October 4, 2023 —  Hundreds of people wearing orange shirts filled Brodie Centre atrium for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on the Bannatyne campus presented by Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing.

October 4, 2023 —  Manitoba voters have elected the NDP’s Wab Kinew as premier. His election is both a break with recent Manitoba political history and a continuation of the long history of Indigenous involvement in electoral politics in Manitoba.

October 4, 2023 —  On Oct. 10, 2023 the Office of Parking & Transportation will be permanently removing 15 of the 23 parking pay stations (meters) from Fort Garry campus.

October 4, 2023 —  It all started in 1997 with Jordan Miller, a St John's college residence student now published artist showcasing her work to the world.

October 4, 2023 —  New Academic Jobs - October 4, 2023

October 3, 2023 —  On August 22 and 23, law students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic attended the 51st Northern Association of Community Councils (NACC) Annual General Assembly and Trade Show at Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park in Winnipeg. The NACC Annual General Assembly welcomed representatives from Northern Manitoba communities and others who support providing accessible services and resources to people living in Northern Manitoba.