Faculty of Arts News Archive
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Slavery as part of Canadian history
November 21, 2022 —
Anne Lindsay's PhD research reveals uncomfortable truths about our fur trade past
Students
Broaden your horizons on international exchange
November 14, 2022 —
The International Centre’s (IC) international exchange program provides the opportunity for UM students to earn credits towards their UM degree while studying in another country.
Faculty of Arts
UM Arts Career Apprenticeship program | 2023 (UM ACAP)
November 8, 2022 —
For many Arts graduates, it can be overwhelming to begin the application process and transition to full time work. While they may be excited, navigating the labour market and finding the opportunities for them can be challenging.
On the passing of Dr. Fred Shore
October 28, 2022 —
It is with profound sadness that our department announces the loss of Dr. Fred Shore, who passed away late last night peacefully at home with his beloved Lucy by his side.
Democratizing data: new interactive map empowers Canadians to access immigration data
October 17, 2022 —
'We’re giving greater access to data, and as a citizenry, we shouldn’t have to sift through tables to find useful data.'
Faculty of Graduate Studies
When old bones are young
October 13, 2022 —
Jose Sanchez's PhD dissertation makes a novel and innovative contribution to anthropology and the forensic sciences.
Cultural changemakers to receive honorary degrees at UM 55th Fall Convocation
October 12, 2022 —
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership.
Research and International
Better income assistance programs are needed to help people with rising cost of living
October 4, 2022 —
A more generous income assistance program should also have more frequent regular payments. Expanding the GST credit might be more helpful, but other ways to supplement or replace provincial social assistance programs, such as a guaranteed basic income for working-age Canadians, might provide better support for those in need.
Indigenous student-athlete shows community that movement is medicine
September 27, 2022 —
The Reconciliation Run, organized by Indigenous student-athlete Tréchelle Bunn, is scheduled to take place on September 30 in Birtle, MB. Registration is still open with an option to participate virtually for those not able to make the trip to Birtle on Friday.
Research and International
Reckoning with the history of public schooling and settler colonialism
September 26, 2022 —
Part of the “complex truth” behind reconciliation is understanding that public schooling has also played an important role in settler colonialism in Canada.