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Fletcher Baragar, an economics professor at the University of Manitoba, says Canada should join forces with other nations facing Trump tariff threats — like Mexico, China and potentially the European Union — in order to strengthen economic ties over the next four years. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

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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

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Arthur Schafer

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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

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Photo of Dr. Christopher Adams who has been re-appointed as the rector of St. Paul's College.

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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.

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haskel greenfield, a man wearing a blue button up shirt and a beige hat, pictured on a wood deck with scenic hills behind in the distance.

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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

Professor Tami Jacoby Department of Political Studies

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CTV Winnipeg: Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions

June 24, 2025 — 
Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions

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students and staff filming a video in the digital literacies lab

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..

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Woman sitting on wooden desk chair, one arm resting on top of the other, smiling at the camera.

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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.

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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.

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Premier Wab Kinew on election night.

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The Free Press: NDP popularity rising as Tories fade: poll

June 16, 2025 — 
Rural support for government swells to 50 per cent

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Adele Perry, the director of CHRR at UM.

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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

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