Faculty of Law News Archive
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Researching laws of compassion and vulnerability
April 11, 2018 —
Robson Hall Faculty of Law professor Mary J. Shariff was presented with one of the 2017 Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Awards at a special reception held April 10, 2018 at St. John’s College on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus.
April 11, 2018 —
Robson Hall Faculty of Law professor Mary J. Shariff was presented with one of the 2017 Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Awards at a special reception held April 10, 2018 at St. John’s College on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus.
Bush Ethics: Decolonizing the university
April 11, 2018 —
Professor Peter Kulchyski (Native Studies) is the recipient of the 2017 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award
April 11, 2018 —
Professor Peter Kulchyski (Native Studies) is the recipient of the 2017 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award
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Strong performance from Manitoba team at 2018 Davies Corporate/Securities Moot
April 10, 2018 —
Coach Professor Darcy MacPherson was happy to report he was "very pleased with the team's performance and their preparation in getting there" to the 28th annual Davies Corporate/Securities moot held in Toronto this past March 9 - 10, 2018.
April 10, 2018 —
Coach Professor Darcy MacPherson was happy to report he was "very pleased with the team's performance and their preparation in getting there" to the 28th annual Davies Corporate/Securities moot held in Toronto this past March 9 - 10, 2018.
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Law Students supporting action against pipelines in North America
April 5, 2018 —
Danielle Morrison has always had a deep connection to the environment. This comes from her upbringing, as her dad was a member of the Midewin society – an Indigenous group made up of spiritual advisors and healers. Because of this, she grew up with traditional teachings dealing with the responsibility to protect the water, land and animals.
April 5, 2018 —
Danielle Morrison has always had a deep connection to the environment. This comes from her upbringing, as her dad was a member of the Midewin society – an Indigenous group made up of spiritual advisors and healers. Because of this, she grew up with traditional teachings dealing with the responsibility to protect the water, land and animals.
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Taking Care of Hearts and Minds
April 5, 2018 —
The study of Law is an intellectually challenging and life-consuming endeavour, but mental health is not something lawyers have traditionally been willing to discuss openly. An in-depth CBC report from 2016 examined research that found lawyers are at higher risk of mental health issues and addictions than the general populace. In the fall of 2017, Ontario law schools started initiatives to address law students’ stress and anxiety.
April 5, 2018 —
The study of Law is an intellectually challenging and life-consuming endeavour, but mental health is not something lawyers have traditionally been willing to discuss openly. An in-depth CBC report from 2016 examined research that found lawyers are at higher risk of mental health issues and addictions than the general populace. In the fall of 2017, Ontario law schools started initiatives to address law students’ stress and anxiety.
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Robson Hall Faculty of Law professor leads major SSHRC-funded research on improving Canada’s criminal justice system
April 5, 2018 —
“It’s not every day that you get long-term SSHRC Insight project funding at a law school, let alone a relatively small one,” said Dr. Richard Jochelson, explaining the research project he is leading that has received nearly $70,000 in funding for the next five years from the Federal Canadian funding agency that supports research in the social sciences and humanities.
April 5, 2018 —
“It’s not every day that you get long-term SSHRC Insight project funding at a law school, let alone a relatively small one,” said Dr. Richard Jochelson, explaining the research project he is leading that has received nearly $70,000 in funding for the next five years from the Federal Canadian funding agency that supports research in the social sciences and humanities.
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Lives boldly led
April 5, 2018 —
Two remarkable lives have come to a close within days of each other last week when University of Manitoba Faculty of Law alumni the Honourable Douglas Everett [LLB/51, LLD/17], and lawyer, social activist and former elected provincial cabinet member and Winnipeg City Counsellor, Saul Cherniak [LLB/39] passed away on March 27 and 30, respectively.
April 5, 2018 —
Two remarkable lives have come to a close within days of each other last week when University of Manitoba Faculty of Law alumni the Honourable Douglas Everett [LLB/51, LLD/17], and lawyer, social activist and former elected provincial cabinet member and Winnipeg City Counsellor, Saul Cherniak [LLB/39] passed away on March 27 and 30, respectively.
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Robson Hall well-represented at National Aboriginal Moot
March 29, 2018 —
There are no winners or losers at the annual Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot, but the students who represented Robson Hall can report that they learned a lot from the experience.
March 29, 2018 —
There are no winners or losers at the annual Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot, but the students who represented Robson Hall can report that they learned a lot from the experience.
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Bilingual law students represent Robson Hall at Laskin Moot
March 29, 2018 —
The Laskin Moot was held on March 16 and 17, 2018 in Toronto. Our ambassadors, consisting of bilingual students, Nicole Deniset, Zachary Rodgers, Natalie Copps and Amy Robertson, skillfully argued complex questions surrounding the constitutional rights of a federal inmate to be consulted on decisions relating to programing cuts or changes.
March 29, 2018 —
The Laskin Moot was held on March 16 and 17, 2018 in Toronto. Our ambassadors, consisting of bilingual students, Nicole Deniset, Zachary Rodgers, Natalie Copps and Amy Robertson, skillfully argued complex questions surrounding the constitutional rights of a federal inmate to be consulted on decisions relating to programing cuts or changes.
Indigenous News
Morrison, SPAC supporting action against pipelines in North America
March 28, 2018 —
Danielle Morrison has always had a deep connection to the environment. This comes from her upbringing, as her dad was a member of the Midewiwin society – an Indigenous group made up of spiritual advisors and healers. Because of this, she grew up with traditional teachings dealing with the responsibility to protect the water, land and animals.
March 28, 2018 —
Danielle Morrison has always had a deep connection to the environment. This comes from her upbringing, as her dad was a member of the Midewiwin society – an Indigenous group made up of spiritual advisors and healers. Because of this, she grew up with traditional teachings dealing with the responsibility to protect the water, land and animals.