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A better future: Connecting mentors with Indigenous youth

April 2, 2015 — 
Through the Rec and Read program, university students and community members team up with teens to mentor early-years students.

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The Manitoban: I love science week

March 25, 2015 — 
Let’s Talk Science at the University of Manitoba is holding the first I Love Science Week from March 23 to 31, reports the Manitoban.

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Mahfuzur Rahman, PhD candidate, delivers successful wiki workshop to local Women’s art group

March 12, 2015 — 
Last Sunday morning, on International Women’s Day, Mahfuzur Rahman, a PhD candidate, of the Department of Computer Science, found himself hiking down to Main Street in search of a Women’s Art group.

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WISE Kid–Netic Energy program

Community Stories

A Unique Energy: Sparking a love of science and engineering

March 6, 2015 — 
The WISE Kid–Netic Energy program started more than two decades ago to get more girls involved in science and engineering.

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Community Stories

Winnipeg Harvest: Feeding the hungry and providing hope

February 25, 2015 — 
Alternative Reading Week participants see thousands of kilograms of food to be given away to those who need it

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Art City: Bridging the gap between Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood and post-secondary education

February 25, 2015 — 
Education in all its facets and forms is how that can be achieved

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Alternative Reading Week Students serving food at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Community Stories

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre: A positive place for kids in the North End

February 25, 2015 — 
Alternative Reading Week shines a light on the impact of the community centre

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Community Stories

The battle against bullying: Providing positive role models

February 25, 2015 — 
The Bisons Against Bullying program brings university athletes into Winnipeg schools to raise awareness and educate children about prevention.

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Faculty of Science

Bioart exhibit opens to public – work inspired by University of Manitoba’s herbarium plant collection

February 20, 2015 — 
Collaboration between local artists and University of Manitoba WIN Herbarium has resulted in the creation of unique art. “Dry Media” Herbarium Group Art exhibit opens Friday February 20 and runs until March 4, at the Edge Gallery, 611 Main Street.

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A group finishing the Community Tables program, which provides training in basic nutrition, food safety, and traditional Indigenous foods with an urban focus.

Community Stories

Healthier meal programs: Working with community organizations in the North End

February 18, 2015 — 
In partnership, Prof. Joyce Slater launched a training program for people who provide food to those in need.

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