anti-racism News Archive
Listening, Learning, Leading: A strategy and series to create opportunities for greater understanding
February 6, 2024 —
Moving beyond polarization to build foundations for dialogue
Faculty of Arts
‘It’s not just a moment’
January 25, 2024 —
Warren Clarke tells a story about a moment in early childhood when he excitedly expressed that he wanted to become a bus driver. His dad, who’d come to visit, got visibly upset. As much as he didn’t understand at the time, he says he’s thought through this moment in light of his current position as a professor, and with the knowledge he now has.
CBC Manitoba: Families in Winnipeg, Brandon call for safe drug supply and end to stigma on Overdose Awareness Day
September 1, 2023 —
Families in Winnipeg, Brandon call for safe drug supply and end to stigma on Overdose Awareness Day
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Canadian Press: Anti-racism policies in health care should be led by Indigenous staff: report
April 4, 2023 —
As the Canadian Press reports: More Indigenous practitioners are needed to address systemic racism, but that can’t happen without a supportive education system that also envisions them in leadership roles, says a report commissioned by Health Canada and touted as the first comprehensive review of the health-care workforce.
Participate in the ‘Recognizing Anti-Black Racism’ survey
February 10, 2023 —
University of Manitoba Black Alliance (UMBA) seeks input from UM students, staff and faculty
We signed the Scarborough Charter — now what?
February 5, 2023 —
Attend the Black History Month keynote and panel event
Anti-racism report and recommendations
February 1, 2023 —
A message from Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration) and Catherine Cook, Vice-President (Indigenous)
Let’s reaffirm our ideals in the fight against racism and hatred in all their forms
January 27, 2023 —
A message from President Michael Benarroch on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Faculty of Arts
Call out anti-Black racism every day, not as a campaign tactic
May 27, 2022 —
The tactic of uncovering anti-Black racist “indiscretions” during an election campaign is an effort to villainize politicians while upholding a colour-blind version of racism.