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Sustainability

Become a Sustainability Ambassador this fall

August 22, 2024 — 
The Sustainability Ambassador program is a volunteer leadership program for students interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at UM.

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The SVRC's office welcome space is full of comfy chairs and colourful pillows, helpful pamphlets. A selection of teas are lined up beside a kettle. There is red rope art displayed on the wall. It is comfortable and inviting.

Students

Men In Dialogue Program Launched by UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre

August 20, 2024 — 
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) is pleased to announce they are now accepting applications to participate in their new Men in Dialogue (MinD) program.

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Sophie Caron is an incoming student in the Desautels Faculty of Music.

WATCH: A new stage for creativity

August 20, 2024 — 
UM students look forward to the grand opening of Desautels Concert Hall

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Four Indigenous students walk together outdoors in front of Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge at the UM Fort Garry campus.

Indigenous

Indigenous Orientation: Get familiar with UM Indigenous programs and student groups

August 13, 2024 — 
The Indigenous campus community at the University of Manitoba offers a wide variety of resources for Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) students to connect and participate in programs that help achieve success and gain a sense of belonging on campus. Indigenous Orientation is a day for students to meet and engage with community and get familiar with the Indigenous programs, supports and cultural learning opportunities available at UM.

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A student with long dark hair and glasses wearing a UM Bisons crewneck sweater stands at a microphone, smiling.

Indigenous

Ignite your leadership potential

July 26, 2024 — 
Symbolizing strength, resilience and unity, the bison holds profound significance for Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island.   It’s fitting, then, that the Bison Spirit Indigenous Leadership Program draws its name from this mighty animal. A new co-curricular program at the University of Manitoba (UM), Bison Spirit allows Indigenous students to explore their strengths and potential as leaders, both on UM campuses and in community.

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young people gather in a barber shop as part of an outreach workshop

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Creating safer campus spaces through basketball

July 5, 2024 — 
A new event is coming to UM on July 13 and the community is welcome to join

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A "bird-safe" decal featured on a UM campus building, with green trees and grass out of focus in the background.

Indigenous

Indigenous Birding Club hosts Safe Windows event

June 25, 2024 — 
This summer, the UM Indigenous Birding Club (UMIBC) hosted a safe windows event on campus to raise awareness about how many birds die due to striking windows on campus.

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A ceremonial flame lit at the Mashkiki Gitigaan - Medicine Garden.

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at UM

June 21, 2024 — 
An opportunity to actively listen and recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island

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Photo of William Prince standing in front of church.

5 reasons to attend the Grand Opening Concert at the new Desautels Concert Hall

June 18, 2024 — 
You’re invited! Tickets go on sale June 19

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Smiling student sits at a library table studying.

Updating your course materials: How to create an accessible document 

June 18, 2024 — 
Provincial legislation mandates that all course materials and documents be accessible 

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