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Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada’s next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Should bilingualism change in Canada? The debate over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon

July 26, 2021 — 
'The federal government and all Canadians have an obligation to work towards reconciliation with Indigenous people, and to implement the TRC recommendations'

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Dr. Tracey Peter, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs)

UM announces new Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs)

July 21, 2021 — 
Dr. Tracey Peter has been named Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) at the University of Manitoba, effective July 1, 2021

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Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts professors named Professor Emeritus

July 19, 2021 — 
Three professors in the Faculty of Arts have been honoured with the title Professor Emeritus/Emerita for their many contributions to teaching, research and scholarship during their years of service to the University of Manitoba.

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Karli Rapinda

Faculty of Graduate Studies

2021 Vanier Scholar: Karli Rapinda

July 15, 2021 — 
We spoke with Karli Rapinda, one of this year’s recipients, to talk about her research, studying at UM and more.

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Felicia Masenu

Faculty of Graduate Studies

2021 Vanier Scholar: Felicia Masenu

July 15, 2021 — 
The University of Manitoba is proud to welcome four Vanier Scholars.

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Lauren Kepkiewicz

Research and International

Meet Lauren Kepkiewicz, new Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at UM

July 15, 2021 — 
Lauren Kepkiewicz is a new Banting Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Arts, examining food sovereignty in the Canadian Rockies.

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Left to right: Vanier Scholars - Felicia Masenu, Karli Rapinda, Daniel Arujo, Anne Manson and Banting Fellows - Lauren Kepkiewicz, Phil Grayson

Banting Fellows and Vanier Scholars awarded to UM

July 15, 2021 — 
UM welcomes two Banting Postdoctoral Fellows to its ranks and congratulates four doctoral students on receiving Vanier Scholarships

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An aerial photo of a building being constructed on treed land near a lake.

TeachingLIFE

All together, now

June 25, 2021 — 
How incorporating Indigenous pedagogy into coursework brings a sense of community to remote learning.

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Three people dance in an illustrative photographic image with lines drawn over their movements.

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Pandemic performance

June 24, 2021 — 
How a cross-faculty collaboration proves social distancing is no match for creativity.

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The Canadian Flag on the Tier building flies at half mast following the tragic events of flight PS752

Notes on the passing of Dr. Chris Johnson

June 23, 2021 — 
Dr. Chris Johnson, Professor Emeritus, department of English, theatre, film & media, passed away this past weekend.

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