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Next EDIA: Foundations course starts Jan. 12

November 7, 2025 — 
"Do it for the people you love. Do it for your children, family, friends, and colleagues. If you want to help, learn more by taking this course.” - Robin Attas

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Extended Education Fall 2025 graduates look to the future

October 30, 2025 — 
“I see myself being at the top of the chain of this profession, you know, being a human resource manager in the future. That’s a dream of mine.” - Barakat Bamidel

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Taking the Blue Heron Pathway to Education

September 29, 2025 — 
According to Dakota teachings, the Hoka, or Blue Heron, symbolizes patience, grace, balance, and determination – qualities that not only embody the role of teachers but also serve as central themes in EDUA 1790 Introduction to Teaching, a course offered exclusively to students in the Access Program.

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Understanding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Practice

September 10, 2025 — 
“Changing heart and minds is about deeper change." - Robin Attas

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Access Program celebrates golden anniversary

September 4, 2025 — 
"University can be lonely. Just seeing a friendly face helps. It’s nice to touch base, to see where everyone is at. I will go to Migizii to say hi, to catch up with people from my first-year classes.” - Brett Naylor

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Workforce development is no longer optional

August 11, 2025 — 
“If their employer is not offering professional development, employees will move on. A workforce development plan is key.” - Yvonne Kinley

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Extended Education grads celebrate certificates and community

June 3, 2025 — 
“Every course is helping me.” - Baljot Kaur

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Celebrating graduation with the Access Program

May 16, 2025 — 
“With the support of the Access Program, I went from grades of B and C to grades of A and A+. They taught me the skills to thrive including study skills and time management.” - Miranda Miller

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CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: Back to School, Forward in Life

May 6, 2025 — 
Back to School, Forward in Life

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A large group of people gathered outdoors, wearing blue "Bison Pride" T-shirts, holding a banner that reads "Bison Pride" with rainbow-colored letters. They are cheering with their hands raised, showing support for LGBTQ+ pride. The group includes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, standing in front of a historic stone building on a sunny day. Some participants hold rainbow flags and UM-branded signs, representing the University of Manitoba's presence at a pride event.

UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024

December 16, 2024 — 
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.

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