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CTV Winnipeg: Where is Louis Riel? Heritage Minute of Métis leader quietly removed

June 21, 2024 — 
Where is Louis Riel? Heritage Minute of Métis leader quietly removed

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CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba Tories in difficult position following byelection loss: professor

June 20, 2024 — 
Manitoba Tories in difficult position following byelection loss: professor

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Winnipeg Free Press: Governments need to work together in addressing root causes of crime: Gillingham

June 19, 2024 — 
Governments need to work together in addressing root causes of crime: Gillingham

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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.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Licensed to fail

June 17, 2024 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: Licensed to fail

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Donor Relations News

Giving back to give others a step forward

June 11, 2024 — 
UM alum John Allegro’s planned gift is helping mature students achieve their dreams

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680 CJOB: 80th anniversary of D-Day

June 7, 2024 — 
680 CJOB: 80 year anniversary of D-Day

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Recognizing faculty excellence

June 6, 2024 — 
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.

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Representation matters

June 4, 2024 — 
Sunday Queskekapow (they/them) is a Two-Spirit Swampy Cree person from northern Manitoba who believes that representation matters. Originally from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, also known as OCN/The Pas, Sunday spent a lot of their teenage years feeling confused and secluded. Queskekapow says they just didn’t see a lot of people who were like them.

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Theatre a safe space to learn how to fail

June 4, 2024 — 
2024 graduate Bailey Chin, is grateful for the many opportunities she experienced as a theatre major. “As corny as it sounds, I truly feel like this program chose me more than I chose it,” said Chin. “Intro to Theatre quickly became the highlight of my week, and I realized it was all I wanted to spend my time doing. So, I did!”

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