Faculty of Kinesiology and REcreation Management News Archive
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The Hockey Conference is only two months away
April 16, 2025 —
Over the last year, University of Manitoba faculty and students from Law, Education, and Kinesiology & Recreation Management have worked with scholars, industry professionals, and athletes from across Canada to organize the twelfth biennial Hockey Conference. The conference will take place at The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, from June 17-19th, 2025. The theme of this year’s conference is, In the Echoes of Reckonings. In support of this theme, the conference includes multiple keynotes, lunch and learns, as well as plenary and concurrent sessions. Following tradition, the conference will end with a game of hockey.
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CBC Manitoba: Frozen lakes, rivers and ice roads may not be safe as ice melts, MPI warns
March 20, 2025 —
22 people in vehicles reported falling through ice last year, 4 so far in 2025, public insurer says
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Media coverage of UM Bisons Women’s National volleyball win
March 17, 2025 —
For the first time in 11 years, the Bisons women's volleyball team are national champions.
CTV Morning Live: International Women’s Day, UM experts
March 7, 2025 —
In advance of International Women's Day, CTV Morning Live was at the Fort Garry campus to interview some of UM's experts and strong women leaders.
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CBC Weekend Show: 2 part series “Fighting for Sustainable Empowerment” through Karate
February 24, 2025 —
Listen to the two part series with Dr. Fabiana Turelli, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management on CBC's Weekend Show.
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A desire to learn brought Edgar Galeano from Colombia to Winnipeg
February 13, 2025 —
Dr. Edgar Galeano says learning something new is what makes him feel alive. It’s part of the reason why he paused his 20-plus-year career as a doctor in Columbia, to come to Winnipeg and study in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
St. John's College
How a career shift advanced anti-racism in sports and enriched student experiences
January 23, 2025 —
Navigating new paths can be challenging, yet it can also lead to remarkable growth and success. Dr. Sarah Teetzel’s journey beautifully illustrates the importance of embracing opportunities that present themselves. With a background in Kinesiology and Chemistry from Western University, and experience as a competitive athlete, Dr. Teetzel initially aspired to work in Canada’s sport drug-testing lab. However, a pivotal conversation with her PhD supervisor changed her trajectory.
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Winnipeg Free Press – ‘If you don’t use it, you lose it’
December 30, 2024 —
Dr. Stephanie Chesser says recreation is an essential program for long-term care residents.
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The Globe and Mail – Chat groups redefine sports fan communities, one message at a time
December 16, 2024 —
Dr. Ben Schellenberg spoke with the Globe and Mail about how the landscape of fan communities is evolving with social media and group chats.
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908 CJME – Expert analysis: unpacking the 2024 Ontario Coaching Report
December 12, 2024 —
Dr. jay johnson helps unpack the 2024 Ontario Coaching Report