Faculty of Arts News Archive
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Winnipeg Free Press: Local author wins Dafoe book prize
October 15, 2025 —
Winnipeg author and historian Dr. Gerald Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of History has won the 2025 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize for his biography The Honourable John Norquay: Indigenous Premier, Canadian Statesman
October 15, 2025 —
Winnipeg author and historian Dr. Gerald Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of History has won the 2025 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize for his biography The Honourable John Norquay: Indigenous Premier, Canadian Statesman
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CBC News: Canada Post Ends Nationwide Strike and Moves to Rotating Strikes
October 14, 2025 —
Dr. Adam King, Assistant Professor of Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba speaks with CBC's Marcy Markusa about Canada Post’s shift from a nationwide strike to rotating strikes and what it means for workers and home delivery.
October 14, 2025 —
Dr. Adam King, Assistant Professor of Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba speaks with CBC's Marcy Markusa about Canada Post’s shift from a nationwide strike to rotating strikes and what it means for workers and home delivery.
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The Globe and Mail: Canada should seek central role for NORAD in Golden Dome or risk marginalization, MPs told
October 10, 2025 —
Speaking to the Commons defence committee Thursday, Dr. James Fergusson, Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said Canada needs to “step forward” in discussions with the object of making NORAD the “command authority” for this integrated air and missile-defence plan
October 10, 2025 —
Speaking to the Commons defence committee Thursday, Dr. James Fergusson, Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said Canada needs to “step forward” in discussions with the object of making NORAD the “command authority” for this integrated air and missile-defence plan
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BNN Bloomberg: Postal workers union takes aim at Purolator, which is owned by Canada Post
October 8, 2025 —
Throughout the nearly two years of contentious negotiations between Canada Post and CUPW, the question of Purolator has been lurking in the background,” Dr. Adam King, an Assistant Professor of Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba, told CTVNews.ca
October 8, 2025 —
Throughout the nearly two years of contentious negotiations between Canada Post and CUPW, the question of Purolator has been lurking in the background,” Dr. Adam King, an Assistant Professor of Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba, told CTVNews.ca
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The Canadian Press: Manitoba legislature approves fines for former premier and cabinet ministers
October 7, 2025 —
"I'm not sure how long this is going to last on the public radar but I would say it is a serious matter and I suspect the governing NDP won't let it rest until (the fines are) paid," said Dr. Christopher Adams, Adjunct Professor of political science at the University of Manitoba.
October 7, 2025 —
"I'm not sure how long this is going to last on the public radar but I would say it is a serious matter and I suspect the governing NDP won't let it rest until (the fines are) paid," said Dr. Christopher Adams, Adjunct Professor of political science at the University of Manitoba.
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CTV Your Morning: AI takes the stage: Tilly Norwood’s debut sparks backlash
October 6, 2025 —
Dr. Brenda Austin-Smith from U of M breaks down why an AI “actress” is stirring outrage in Hollywood — and what it means for real performers and Manitoba’s film scene.
October 6, 2025 —
Dr. Brenda Austin-Smith from U of M breaks down why an AI “actress” is stirring outrage in Hollywood — and what it means for real performers and Manitoba’s film scene.
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Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Teaching Excellence
October 6, 2025 —
Two outstanding educators have been named the 2025 recipients of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching. This prestigious award recognizes University of Manitoba educators who have demonstrated continuing teaching excellence and made significant contributions to advancing teaching and learning at UM.
October 6, 2025 —
Two outstanding educators have been named the 2025 recipients of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching. This prestigious award recognizes University of Manitoba educators who have demonstrated continuing teaching excellence and made significant contributions to advancing teaching and learning at UM.
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CBC Radio-Canada: Fires and Vandalism at MLA Office
October 1, 2025 —
Dr. Christopher Adams, Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the rise in political violence after another suspicious fire at a Manitoba cabinet minister’s office.
October 1, 2025 —
Dr. Christopher Adams, Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the rise in political violence after another suspicious fire at a Manitoba cabinet minister’s office.
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Winnipeg Free Press: U of M political scientist predicts scrappy fall legislative session
October 1, 2025 —
The gloves will be off when members of the legislative assembly return to the chamber today for the fall sitting.Manitoba faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and climate impacts from deadly wildfires, but don’t expect any display of unity in the face of adversity, one political expert advised.
October 1, 2025 —
The gloves will be off when members of the legislative assembly return to the chamber today for the fall sitting.Manitoba faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and climate impacts from deadly wildfires, but don’t expect any display of unity in the face of adversity, one political expert advised.
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Canadian Press: Revised numbers show Manitoba’s touted interprovincial migration win didn’t happen
September 29, 2025 —
A political analyst said there is a lesson to be learned for governments from the migration numbers. “I think the cautionary tale is that before jumping on the facts put out ... one needs to reads the cautions,” Dr. Christopher Adams, an Adjunct Professor of political science at the University of Manitoba, said.
September 29, 2025 —
A political analyst said there is a lesson to be learned for governments from the migration numbers. “I think the cautionary tale is that before jumping on the facts put out ... one needs to reads the cautions,” Dr. Christopher Adams, an Adjunct Professor of political science at the University of Manitoba, said.