Network News News Archive
The Conversation: ‘Decolonizing Lens’: Winnipeg and virtual film series reflects the beauty of Indigenous worldviews
June 19, 2024 —
Decolonizing Lens is a film and discussion series based in Winnipeg that brings together Indigenous filmmakers, their films and audiences as a form of public education.
5 reasons to attend the Grand Opening Concert at the new Desautels Concert Hall
June 18, 2024 —
You’re invited! Tickets go on sale June 19
Students
Registration Opens for Bannatyne Campus Programs
June 18, 2024 —
Registration starts June 17; Obtain ID at Bannatyne Pop-Up Centre on specified dates.
Updating your course materials: How to create an accessible document
June 18, 2024 —
Provincial legislation mandates that all course materials and documents be accessible
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Meaningful change comes from collective efforts
June 18, 2024 —
Bree Cruise hopes that during Indigenous History Month, people will want to learn. She says June is only one of twelve months in which she believes learning about Indigenous history and culture should happen. "Learning can happen all times of the year, any time of the day," says Cruise. "We need to continue this learning every month of every year."
Faculty of Science
Transform Faculty of Science furniture into new opportunities
June 18, 2024 —
As you might already know, Machray Hall is undergoing a huge redevelopment. This has recently resulted in surplus furniture at the Faculty of Science which is now available to all other UM faculties and units. Let's help to avoid them ending up in the landfill.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Three-time UM alum honoured with prestigious Indspire Award
June 18, 2024 —
Jayelle Friesen-Enns receives the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people.
Research and International
The Conversation: Respectful canoeing means acknowledging Indigenous authority over the land and water
June 17, 2024 —
June 26 is National Canoe Day in Canada, and I think we should keep Taylor’s critique in mind as we consider how best to celebrate canoeing and all it offers. As an object and pastime that has been adopted and appropriated by settler Canadians as a national symbol, Taylor makes it clear there is a debt owed to Indigenous people for this appropriation.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rural and remote experiences offer learners unique challenges and opportunities
June 17, 2024 —
Placements come with life lessons in flexibility and resilience.