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Nelliane Cromarty (left to right), Wanbdi Wakita, and Stella Neff at the Feburary storytellers event

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Indigenous stories share culture and identity

March 4, 2019 — 
“We had our own beliefs about the world. We didn’t wait for the stories to come to us. We had our own. There was a lot of wisdom in what the storytellers told to us.” - Stella Neff

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Victoria McIntosh, Access student and artist

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Grandmother from Sagkeeng goes back to school

February 27, 2019 — 
"Access allowed me to have confidence in myself, to know I can do this. Someone is always here. I don’t feel alone.” - Victoria McIntosh, Access student

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Tatiana Galetcaia, TESL instructor

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Teach English as a Second Language

January 31, 2019 — 
“Teaching English is about more than speaking it. The program’s practicum is very important, to build on your learning and experience.” - Tatiana Galetcaia

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The Dean's Lecture on Opioid and Crystal Meth Addiction: How to Regulate the Problem

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Connecting the university and the community

January 31, 2019 — 
"The idea is to engage with the community. That’s what the Dean’s Lecture Series is all about.” - Bill Kops

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Curtis and Nicolas Leclair, Access Program students

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Métis brothers discover their path at the U of M

January 31, 2019 — 
“I had a passion for biology. I discovered microbiology and working in the lab is a joy. I want to help people through research.” - Nicolas Leclerc

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Keep learning, online from anywhere.

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Online courses fit into your life and advance your career

December 18, 2018 — 
“An online course can benefit your future. There’s flexibility, so you can work on it around your schedule. With no commute to the classroom, you don’t need to worry about or pay for parking,. Extended Education has a variety of courses, and, at the end of the day, online education is very important for adults. They can’t put their family and other commitments aside. It’s a great option.” - Yasser Shaker

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Antonina Kandiurin, Access student

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See what’s out there for you with Access

December 18, 2018 — 
“My brother didn’t care about school growing up, but he saw me and he realized it is possible. He is looking at his options.” - Antonina Kandiurin

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International students cheer as they celebrate the completion of their studies.

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International students celebrate

November 6, 2018 — 
On Oct. 23, there was a strong buzz of excitement in University Centre as an exuberant group of students from all over the world and their families gathered in MPR

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Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and Memorial to the Missing, the final resting place for nearly 12,000 First World War servicemen.

Alumni Insights: All is Quiet (Cycling the Ypres Salient)

November 5, 2018 — 
'Cycling the Ypres Salient was an amazingly educational and emotional experience'

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Speakers included Jordan Bighorn (left to right), Dorota Blumczynska, and Niigaan Sinclair.

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Education for Social Justice

October 29, 2018 — 
On Oct. 23, an intimate crowd gathered at Forth for the latest installment in the Dean’s Lecture Series 2018-2019 season.

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