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Research and International News

UM Café Scientifique: On a Shaky Podium : Network News

May 11, 2023 —  On May 24 UM experts will discuss, from legal, pedagogical, psychological, and sociological perspectives, the causes of this crisis and what we can do to make sport safe(r) for all Canadians.

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New Academic Jobs – May 10, 2023 : Network News

May 10, 2023 —  New Academic Jobs - May 10, 2023

5 birth helpers at Wiijii'idiwag Ikwewag

Asper School of Business News

Indigenous women empowering each other through traditional birth support : National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023

May 10, 2023 —  Kathleen BlueSky’s [MBA/15] role as co-founder and board chair of Wiijii’idiwag Ikwewag began during her time in the Asper MBA program, in a confluence of hard truths and tenderness.

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Research and International News

Verna J. Kirkness program returns to UM campus : Network News

May 10, 2023 —  The Vera J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) program returns to UM May 8-12 as part of the 2023 program with universities across Canada.

Grassroots care where it’s needed : News

May 10, 2023 —  When considering the University of Manitoba’s impact on our province it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many stories and examples of how UM has improved and continues to improve the lives of Manitobans.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Safer Substance Use : Network News

May 10, 2023 —  When Dr. Em Pijl joined the College of Nursing as an assistant professor in 2021, she started to look at her research from a different perspective. Pijl is originally from Vancouver, where she worked as a registered nurse in the Downtown Eastside, an area with high levels of homelessness and substance use.

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Update on Indigenous identity engagement sessions to UM community : News

May 10, 2023 —  Months of Indigenous-led engagement sessions on Indigenous identity have led to nine recommendations and a final report that will inform the development of an Indigenous identity policy for the University of Manitoba.

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Faculty of Social Work News

Social Work welcomes visiting scholars from Taiwan and China : Network News

May 10, 2023 —  The Faculty of Social Work would like to invite all to a Lunch ’n’ Learn event with our visiting social work scholars from Taiwan and China. Presentations by: Dr. Hiu Ha Chong, Department of Indigenous Affairs & Development National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan Specializing in Indigenous social work and Indigenous child protection  Dr. Zhihong Yue, School of Sociology, Wuhan University, China Specializing in youth mental health

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UM named a Manitoba Top Employer for twelfth consecutive year : News

May 10, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba has been named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers (2023), as well as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2023) by Mediacorp Canada Inc., recognizing the institution’s commitment to supporting employees and retaining top talent within the organization, as well as ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion work.

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Table setting of the 40th anniversary fieldwork event.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

Wrapping up forty years of fieldwork : Network News

May 10, 2023 —  the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management celebrated the importance of experiential learning and our Supervised Fieldwork Program on its fortieth anniversary.

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