Faculty of Arts News Archive

January 22, 2025 — 
Sonja Boon is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Boon will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2025. Take this opportunity to attend the welcome event, join a workshop or book an individual writer consultation.

January 22, 2025 — 
Two books with strong ties to the University of Manitoba have been selected for this year’s CBC's Canada Reads competition: A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby with Mary Louisa Plummer published by University of Manitoba Press and When the Pine Needles Fall by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with UM Assistant Professor in History and Indigenous Studies Sean Carleton.

January 13, 2025 — 
The 2024 UM Undergraduate Research Showcase celebrated the exceptional work of students from across the university, highlighting their innovative research projects. Two students from the Faculty of Arts were among the winners.

January 8, 2025 — 
Update from President Benarroch on public statements

January 7, 2025 — 
Hope, Tears and Arrogance: Trudeau’s Indigenous legacy

January 6, 2025 — 
Canada PM Trudeau to resign as prime minister after nine years, blames party infighting

January 3, 2025 — 
Turn right and head south

December 31, 2024 — 
New machete law could impact "trendiness" of the weapon, says criminology professor

December 18, 2024 — 
Manitoba government's deficit-cutting path not clear, political analyst says

December 17, 2024 — 
Doctors Manitoba recruiting south of border