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The Star: Manitoba finance minister set on public-sector wage curb despite union concerns

January 6, 2017 — 
Labour studies prof says Supreme Court rulings have shown that governments can sometimes change collective agreements

A list of resolutions

Why we fail at New Year resolutions

January 6, 2017 — 
A psychologist offers his take on the matter, and three tips

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Covers of previous issues of FAQ

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The New FAQ

January 5, 2017 — 
Teaching feminism to undergraduate students is inherently rewarding. Because it is grounded in everyday life, students are able to make connections between theoretical concepts and their own experiences. They find in feminism the language and framework to help them make sense of their lives.

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Nat’l Post: How the story of Canada before television is the story of radio

January 4, 2017 — 
History's Len Kuffert has a new book out: Canada Before Television: Radio, Taste, and the Struggle for Cultural Democracy

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The University of Manitoba welcomed back all faculty and students to classes on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.

Top student stories of 2016

December 22, 2016 — 
Some of the top stories of student success from the past 12 months

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Tina Greenfield is among the archaeologists racing to excavate and document relics and rarities at sites that could be the next target of militant group ISIS. // PHOTO BY KATIE CHALMERS-BROOKS

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Some of our favourite stories of 2016

December 21, 2016 — 
Through the course of the year over 1,500 stories were shared with the U of M community and these are some of our favourites

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Globe and Mail: One year after arrival, Syrian refugees continue to face employment barriers

December 6, 2016 — 
Recognition of foreign credentials is a key challenge, says Lori Wilkinson

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Prof. named to UK publication’s influential Canadians list

December 6, 2016 — 
Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair named to Monocle magazine's list of influential Canadians

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Canadian money //Photo: KMR Photography,flickr

Op-ed: What can possibly explain our failure to address child poverty?

December 5, 2016 — 
'If governments are serious about addressing child poverty, they must combine jobs policies with effective redistribution programs aimed directly at children.'

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CBC/CTV: ‘Something’s got to give’: Pallister puts reopening collective agreements on the table

November 29, 2016 — 
David Camfield is in the news again

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