community engagement News Archive
![Six health-care workers stand in front of a Manitoba Metis Federation van.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Metis-diabetes-team-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Indigenous perspectives vital to reconciliation in research, speakers say
December 12, 2023 —
Engaging with Indigenous communities and incorporating Indigenous perspectives into research and health care were strong themes at this year’s Indigenous Health Research Symposium at UM.
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Sustainability
Campus Sustainability Map Launches
November 17, 2023 —
The Office of Sustainability has launched a brand-new interactive map that highlights sustainability features and pedestrian and cycling trails on campus.
![Students visiting the Hill of Slane in Ireland in 2015.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hill-of-slane-150x150.jpeg)
St. Paul's College
Catholic Studies travel study course returns!
November 16, 2023 —
The Jesuit Centre for Catholic Studies at St. Paul’s College is thrilled to announce the return of their popular Field Studies course in Catholic Culture after a three-year hiatus.
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St. Paul's College
St. Paul’s College to Recognize 2023 Magis Award Winners
November 14, 2023 —
Prepare for an evening of tribute and honour as St. Paul's College presents the prestigious Ignatian Society's Magis Award to five outstanding members of its community.
![Opening Exercise Award Winners 2023](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/34-OE2023-Award-winners-and-student-council-150x150.jpg)
St. Paul's College
A Celebration of Faith and Knowledge: The Mass of the Holy Spirit and Opening Academic Exercises at St. Paul’s College
September 28, 2023 —
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, St. Paul's College's Christ the King Chapel became a place of profound reverence and joy as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and distinguished guests converged for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit and Opening Academic Exercises.
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Students
Grow Your Community Fund
September 13, 2023 —
As a key strategy for advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Manitoba, Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) introduced the Grow Your Community Fund in winter term 2023.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
SWISH’s return a success
August 24, 2023 —
After a three-year hiatus, young basketball players once again took over Bannatyne campus’ parking lot E throughout the summer.
![2022-2023 ICE program students surrounded by Elders, ICE alum, community leaders and loved ones.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ice-students-2022-2023-program-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous
Centering Indigenous values, supporting leadership, building community
August 9, 2023 —
The Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE) is a student leadership development program rooted in culture and focused on personal, educational, and professional development, and community engagement. It provides a diverse range of activities, including conversations with esteemed Indigenous leaders, professional development, learning from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and collaborative team capstone projects.
![A group of female students in a discussion with Indigenous health leaders at a table.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Photo-for-Sagkeeng-story-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Students to bring vital service to First Nation adults with disabilities
May 25, 2023 —
A group of occupational therapy students from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is developing a much-needed day program for adults with disabilities in Sagkeeng First Nation.
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Announcing 2023 Student Affairs Participation Award
May 16, 2023 —
Congratulations to Emily Robb, who was unanimously selected as the recipient of the 2023 Student Affairs Participation Award by this year’s committee.