books News Archive
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Writing for Change: The 8th generation
February 25, 2014 —
ki masinahikewin ka wi kwayaskatisiyak -- 'we write so we can live honestly'
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Faculty of Arts
Assimilation Versus Adaptation
February 20, 2014 —
This story appeared in the book Writing for Change
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Rare birds: The good, the bad, the turkey
February 7, 2014 —
We prep for Bad Poetry Night with a crash course by English prof and poet Alison Calder
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Indigenous
Manitoba Indigenous Writers Festival continues this weekend
January 17, 2014 —
Three days of literature, discussion, debate and "full out word debauchery"
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Faculty of Arts
Alison Calder’s Top Five Books of 2013
December 17, 2013 —
In front of the fireplace friendly: Top Five Canadian Books of 2013
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Indigenous
CCWOC affiliate Katherena Vermette wins 2013 GG Literary Award for Poetry
November 27, 2013 —
Winnipeg poet receives Governor General's award for her collection North End Love Songs. (Story updated with Q+A)
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Alumni
Winnipeg: Love it, hate it
November 7, 2013 —
The new book of Winnipeg photos by alumnus Bryan Scott and journalist Bartley Kives highlights more of the love-hate relationship we have with our city
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Indigenous
Native studies colloquium honours national leader in education Verna J. Kirkness
November 6, 2013 —
Event honouring education pioneer Verna J. Kirkness and celebrating the launch of her book.
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President’s Bookshelf
June 6, 2013 —
Recent books read by U of M President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard.
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President’s Bookshelf
June 6, 2013 —
President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard writes about some recent reading.