2SLGBTQ+ News Archive
Faculty of Law
Conference shines spotlight on 2SLGBTQ+ legal perspectives
February 3, 2023 —
The OUTLaws student group at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law is collaborating with the Manitoba Bar Association’s SOGIC (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference) section to host a conference regarding the unique legal issues that face 2SLGBTQ+ people living in Manitoba.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Gender diversity in cancer care
December 9, 2022 —
How do you address a problem you can’t see clearly? Morgan Stirling, a PhD student in Community Health Sciences, is hoping to pull cancer care for gender-diverse folks into focus with their research project.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Transgender Awareness Week 2022: Show up, speak up, support one another
November 14, 2022 —
During Transgender Awareness Week, from November 13 to 19, individuals and organizations are focusing attention on the stories and experiences of transgender people and communities to bring awareness, education and change to the issues faced by transgender people.
Faculty of Education
Strengthening the Status Queer: A Leadership Symposium for and by Queer People
October 26, 2022 —
The symposium was intended for aspiring and experienced two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer (2SLGBTQ) leaders, and general nonconforming people who have an interest in queer leadership.
Students
UM degree sets new grads up for success
October 17, 2022 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2022. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty community marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 11, 2022 —
Hundreds of people from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community – and from across UM campuses – wore orange shirts on Sept. 29 and participated in events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Research and International
Two new RSC scholars named at UM
September 8, 2022 —
History professor Esyllt Jones, Faculty of Arts, has been named a new Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and associate professor Robert Mizzi, Faculty of Education, has been elected as member of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
MN student researches trans health education, teaching: ‘Gender-affirming care is beneficial for everyone’
August 19, 2022 —
MN student hopes hoping their thesis research will lead to more comprehensive education around intersectional gender -affirming care and trans health in health-care programs.
Best Diversity Employer award reflects ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion work at UM
July 12, 2022 —
UM was one of 75 Canadian organizations in 2022 recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for leadership in creating inclusive workplaces for employees