Faculty of Arts News Archive

Faculty of Arts News
The Free Press: Western alienation deeply rooted
July 4, 2025 —
In spite of polls showing a general surge in Canadian patriotism, many on the Prairies’ political right would vote to leave Confederation
July 4, 2025 —
In spite of polls showing a general surge in Canadian patriotism, many on the Prairies’ political right would vote to leave Confederation

Faculty of Arts News
CBC Manitoba: Plastic surgeon’s 6-week suspension for professional misconduct ‘slap on the wrist’: former patient
July 2, 2025 —
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba gave Manfred Ziesmann suspension after multiple complaints
July 2, 2025 —
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba gave Manfred Ziesmann suspension after multiple complaints

Faculty of Arts News
The Free Press: 99 days and counting: NDP criticized as byelection wait continues
July 2, 2025 —
Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan is accusing Premier Wab Kinew of playing political games by being slow to call a byelection in a traditional Tory stronghold.
July 2, 2025 —
Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan is accusing Premier Wab Kinew of playing political games by being slow to call a byelection in a traditional Tory stronghold.

Faculty of Arts News
CBC Manitoba: What It’s Like in Israel Right Now, from a Winnipeg Professor’s View
June 26, 2025 —
What It’s Like in Israel Right Now, from a Winnipeg Professor’s View
June 26, 2025 —
What It’s Like in Israel Right Now, from a Winnipeg Professor’s View

Faculty of Arts News
CTV Winnipeg: Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions
June 24, 2025 —
Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions
June 24, 2025 —
Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Strategic Support Fund initiatives drive progress on UM’s shared goals
June 20, 2025 —
As UM moves forward with implementing MomentUM: Leading Change Together, Strategic Plan 2024-2029, innovative projects supported through the Strategic Initiatives Support Fund (SISF) are bringing the plan’s vision to life. With the 2024–2025 funding cycle concluding, several impactful initiatives have successfully wrapped up, while a new round of funding recipients have just been announced. Learn about three projects that illustrate the kind of transformative work that is taking place at UM..
June 20, 2025 —
As UM moves forward with implementing MomentUM: Leading Change Together, Strategic Plan 2024-2029, innovative projects supported through the Strategic Initiatives Support Fund (SISF) are bringing the plan’s vision to life. With the 2024–2025 funding cycle concluding, several impactful initiatives have successfully wrapped up, while a new round of funding recipients have just been announced. Learn about three projects that illustrate the kind of transformative work that is taking place at UM..

Faculty of Arts News
Researching Educational Genocide in Canada and Australia
June 17, 2025 —
As a child growing up in Australia in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Samara Hand wasn’t taught much about Indigenous peoples or cultures in school. Today, the visiting doctoral researcher argues that exploring the fundamental assumptions of education systems and considering alternative models can open possibilities for an education system that is grounded in, and honours, Indigenous ways of knowing.
June 17, 2025 —
As a child growing up in Australia in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Samara Hand wasn’t taught much about Indigenous peoples or cultures in school. Today, the visiting doctoral researcher argues that exploring the fundamental assumptions of education systems and considering alternative models can open possibilities for an education system that is grounded in, and honours, Indigenous ways of knowing.

Alumni News
Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for Outstanding Young Alumni
June 17, 2025 —
Tréchelle Bunn’s journey at UM showcases her academic excellence and community dedication.
Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for Outstanding Young Alumni
June 17, 2025 —
Tréchelle Bunn’s journey at UM showcases her academic excellence and community dedication.

Faculty of Arts News
The Free Press: NDP popularity rising as Tories fade: poll
June 16, 2025 —
Rural support for government swells to 50 per cent
June 16, 2025 —
Rural support for government swells to 50 per cent

Faculty of Arts News
The Free Press: From humility back to hubris?
June 13, 2025 —
After somewhat facing up to its colonizer legacy, the uncertain fate of Indigenous artifacts in the Hudson’s Bay Co.’s Corporate Collection raises ethical questions
June 13, 2025 —
After somewhat facing up to its colonizer legacy, the uncertain fate of Indigenous artifacts in the Hudson’s Bay Co.’s Corporate Collection raises ethical questions