Office of Equity Transformation News Archive

UM Black History Month figures (L-R): The first black man to graduate from UM, Hewburn Greenridge [MD/1920]; Lindley Abdulah, 42nd UMSU President in 1960; the first Black woman to attend UM, June Marion James [BSc/63, BSc(Med)/67, MD/67]; and Horace Patterson, 51st UMSU President in 1968-1969.

Black History Month is a time to remember, reflect and celebrate!

January 29, 2024 —
February is Black History Month in Canada and to mark its significance, we will take a look back at some UM history, and share current resources and upcoming events that are open to all.

Black History Month, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Equity Transformation

A row of many coloured pencils with faces on them.

EDIA: Foundations course an opportunity for personal and professional growth

January 3, 2024 —
Discussing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) can be uncomfortable. The discomfort comes from facing what is not right or fair... When people feel awful about something, they can either pretend it doesn’t exist or do something about it.

#EDIAatUM, #LifelongLearning, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #umanitoba, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Equity Transformation

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