Office of Equity Transformation News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Introducing Angie Conrad, UM’s first Anti-ableism and Age-inclusivity specialist
June 30, 2025 —
The Office of Equity Transformation welcomes Angie Conrad to the newly established role of Anti-Ableism and Age-Inclusivity Specialist. This new position was created to lead strategic coordination and collaboration between UM units and individuals responsible for anti-ableism, accessibility, and age-inclusivity, and to build institutional capacity in these areas.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Celebrate Pride 2025!
May 6, 2025 —
If you are organizing events for Pride Week (May 23 to June 1) or throughout Pride Month, please let us know. Submit your event details through the UM Pride Events form so we can promote a comprehensive calendar of celebrations happening across our campuses.
Learn more about the new anti-racism training course for all employees
April 29, 2025 —
All public employees are required to complete the annual training as per provincial legislation.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Applications are open for the Fellows in Equity, Anti-Oppression and Social Justice program
April 14, 2025 —
Applications are now open for the third intake of the Fellows in Equity, Anti-Oppression and Social Justice program.
Students
What spurs you to help dismantle racism?
March 21, 2025 —
Introducing UM’s Anti-Racism Learning Framework
Extended Education
Next EDIA: Foundations course starts May 12
March 12, 2025 —
"Do it for the people you love. Do it for your children, family, friends, and colleagues. If you want to help, learn more by taking this course.” - Robin Attas
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.
Sustainability
Climate change is changing sport: find out how at Sustainability Night 2025
February 6, 2025 —
The Manitoba Marathon cancelled due to heat in 2022. A shortened cross-country ski season because there wasn’t enough snow in 2024. These are just two examples of how climate change is changing sport. If you look globally, there are many more. Dr. Madeleine Orr, a world-leading sports ecologist will give the keynote address at the University of Manitoba’s Sustainability Night on Feb. 27, with her talk titled 'Climate change vs. sport: Keeping the score on adaptation and activism'.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Black Flourishing at UM
January 29, 2025 —
From bookclubs and podcasts to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the 2024-25 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund showcase the creativity and diversity of the Black community at UM.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Data for Justice
January 20, 2025 —
The Data Justice series will feature presentations and panel discussions on how data can be leveraged to identify systemic inequities and support actions that reduce barriers and narrow gaps for marginalized people. It aims to spark meaningful conversations and encourage the UM community to critically explore the role of data in shaping a more equitable future.