Faculty of Social Work News Archive
Faculty of Social Work News
Community Members Challenged to Address Racism in Winnipeg
July 25, 2016 —
It has now been over a year since a controversial Maclean’s article put the spotlight on racism in Winnipeg. Since then, practical ways of addressing racism have been a topic of conversation. In an effort to find solutions, assistant professors, Cathy Rocke, Faculty of Social Work, and Maureen Flaherty, Peace and Conflict Studies, Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, partnered with the India School of Dance, Music & Theatre, Inc. to launch an intensive training program for community intergroup dialogue facilitators.
July 25, 2016 —
It has now been over a year since a controversial Maclean’s article put the spotlight on racism in Winnipeg. Since then, practical ways of addressing racism have been a topic of conversation. In an effort to find solutions, assistant professors, Cathy Rocke, Faculty of Social Work, and Maureen Flaherty, Peace and Conflict Studies, Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, partnered with the India School of Dance, Music & Theatre, Inc. to launch an intensive training program for community intergroup dialogue facilitators.
CBC: Canada child benefit seen as fighting poverty
July 14, 2016 —
"We know from international research that child benefits are absolutely an essential element in a child poverty reduction strategy," said U of M's Sid Frankel
July 14, 2016 —
"We know from international research that child benefits are absolutely an essential element in a child poverty reduction strategy," said U of M's Sid Frankel
North American Basic Income Guarantee Congress 2016
May 2, 2016 —
"Basic income: a meeting place for equality, rights, and justice"
May 2, 2016 —
"Basic income: a meeting place for equality, rights, and justice"
CBC: Top 40, part 2
April 5, 2016 —
Three University of Manitoba community members were named in the second batch of finalists.
April 5, 2016 —
Three University of Manitoba community members were named in the second batch of finalists.
Announcing the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service
March 1, 2016 —
As a tireless volunteer and proud Métis woman, Karen Beaudin champions Indigenous youth
March 1, 2016 —
As a tireless volunteer and proud Métis woman, Karen Beaudin champions Indigenous youth
Faculty of Graduate Studies News
New program in Social Work indigenizes curriculum
February 23, 2016 —
A new program in the Faculty of Social Work will respond to the needs of the Indigenous community and recognize the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge into post-secondary education
February 23, 2016 —
A new program in the Faculty of Social Work will respond to the needs of the Indigenous community and recognize the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge into post-secondary education
New agreement lays roadmap for Treaty education
December 10, 2015 —
U of M signs MOU with Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
December 10, 2015 —
U of M signs MOU with Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
Research and International News
Life-changing opportunities await
November 27, 2015 —
The $6,000 award incorporates hands-on research with one-on-one mentorship from a U of M researcher
November 27, 2015 —
The $6,000 award incorporates hands-on research with one-on-one mentorship from a U of M researcher
Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition
September 16, 2015 —
The University of Manitoba wants to capture the spirit of imagination and reward winning participants with $20,000 in prizes.
September 16, 2015 —
The University of Manitoba wants to capture the spirit of imagination and reward winning participants with $20,000 in prizes.
Faculty of Social Work News
Ralph Connor House: Exploring women’s advocacy narratives from Africa.
July 21, 2015 —
On May 27, 2015, Tracey Bone, assistant professor, Faculty of Social Work, and her students in the SWRK 4210: Feminist Perspectives on Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy course explored women’s advocacy narratives from Africa while surrounded by the history and ambience of Ralph Connor House which is the current location of the University Women’s Club.
July 21, 2015 —
On May 27, 2015, Tracey Bone, assistant professor, Faculty of Social Work, and her students in the SWRK 4210: Feminist Perspectives on Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy course explored women’s advocacy narratives from Africa while surrounded by the history and ambience of Ralph Connor House which is the current location of the University Women’s Club.