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Bisons volleyball captain Light Uchechukwu on the court. Photo by Zachary Peters

Light Uchechukwu is inspired and inspiring

February 1, 2024 — 
The Bisons volleyball captain leads by example

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Bell Let’s Talk 2024: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health

January 23, 2024 — 
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 24. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 24-26! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.

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‘Basketball has saved my life so many times’

January 19, 2024 — 
Forward Emily Mandamin, a proud member of Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation [also known as Shoal Lake #39] is tossing up shots on the far court.

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Calvin Reimer stands in front of a group of CanU kids

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Bisons student-athletes are giving back through CanU

November 10, 2023 — 
CanU works alongside Bisons Sports to expose these grade 5-12 students to what it means to be a student-athlete with the University of Manitoba.

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Allan Edie in front of the Bisons basketball court

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Allan Edie is planting seeds

November 6, 2023 — 
Edie has now pledged $100,000 of matching money for the men's basketball scholarship endowment, Teammates for Life, intending to reach $1 million.

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Alex Gardiner speaking at an alumni event

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Alex Gardiner’s coaching goes beyond the track

October 31, 2023 — 
For the athletes who trained with him and those who worked alongside him, his ability to lead and inspire far surpassed any medals he helped secure. 

Bisons Kicker Maya Turner makes history, becoming the first woman to play and score in Canadian U sports.

Bisons’ kicker, Maya Turner, makes history becoming first woman to play, score in regular-season U Sports football game

September 25, 2023 — 
Manitoba Bisons' kicker Maya Turner made history on Saturday becoming the first woman to play and score in regular-season U Sports football game.

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Graphic of Homecoming celebrations Sept 19-23.

Homecoming in the News

September 18, 2023 — 
Executive Director, Alumni Relations Tracy Bowman joined CBC and Global Winnipeg Morning Show to highlight some of the events happening on campus.

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MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Trechelle Bunn founded the Reconciliation Run half marathon which will be take place Sept. 30 in recognition of Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Winnipeg Free Press: Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation woman preparing to host second Reconciliation Run half-marathon

September 12, 2023 — 
Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation woman preparing to host second Reconciliation Run half-marathon

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Brian Dobie

Winnipeg Free Press: Tight-knit Bisons have winning culture, says Dobie

September 1, 2023 — 
Tight-knit Bisons have winning culture, says Dobie

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