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Elder-in-residence Norman Meade

Indigenous

Elder Norman Meade hosts Sharing Circles at the Indigenous Student Centre

September 26, 2024 — 
Elder Norman Meade hosts Sharing Circles

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Tréchelle Bunn

Donor Relations

Running toward Reconciliation

September 25, 2024 — 
From founding the Reconciliation Run to establishing a scholarship, Tréchelle Bunn’s passion for sport and community drives her vision for Reconciliation

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UM's 2024 Heart Garden in Buller greenspace

Heart garden is in a new space, with the same impactful goal

September 24, 2024 — 
It’s in a different spot but the purpose and goal of UM’s heart garden, remains the same. Read more about the annual initiative and why organizers say, humility is at the root of acts of Reconciliation.

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Grand Chief Jerry Daniels poses in the Hudson's Bay building in downtown Winnipeg.

Our herd moves the world

September 20, 2024 — 
It’s time we stopped being so humble about the world-class university we’ve built together. In fact, we’re about to launch a bold campaign to attract more of the best and brightest to the University of Manitoba. Why? Because the world needs more Bisons—more of you.

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President Benarroch, the Niznicks and Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis standing at the construction site next to a poster with the rendering of the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre.

Donor Relations

Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick’s passion for dental education and care inspires $5 million gift to the University of Manitoba

September 20, 2024 — 
The gift will support the construction of a new dental clinic, which will be housed in the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre on the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus. 

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Research and International

New study reveals breastfeeding duration influences infant microbiome and respiratory development

September 19, 2024 — 
A major study co-led by UM, NYU. and involving researchers from universities across North America. has been published in Cell.

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Dr. Wanda Wuttunee

Asper School of Business

IBEP: Supporting Indigenous student success for 30 years

September 19, 2024 — 
Indigenous Business Education Partners at the Asper School of Business began with people who dared to think beyond the status quo. It was sustained by the dedication of passionate individuals who saw the value, and knew how to show the value, of investing in the success of Indigenous students. It has created connections, community and impact that extend far beyond classrooms and degrees.

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Faculty of Arts

The Conversation: Free menstrual products matter to support equity, but so do adequate facilities and sinks

September 17, 2024 — 
Over the past years, activists have made important gains in the effort to provide people who menstruate with adequate and free supplies.

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Research and International

UM researchers receive new project funding with nine Insight Development Grants

September 13, 2024 — 
UM researchers receive federal funding for new projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies.

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Research and International

Five UM researchers awarded SSHRC Insight grants

September 13, 2024 — 
UM researchers receive $955,927 in Insight Grant project funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

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