Philanthropy News Archive
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Philanthropy is what Bisons do
November 12, 2025 —
UM is at the centre of inspiring the best and brightest to improve the well-being of our province, country and world. But all of this cannot be done without the support of our community. From people giving for the first time to lifelong supporters, every act of generosity strengthens UM’s ability to fuel bold ideas and shape a better world.
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Business that cares
November 4, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) is proud to announce a transformative $5.4 million gift from Drs. Wayne [BSc(ME)/80, LLD/23] and Eleanor Chiu to establish the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community.
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Composing a legacy at the University of Manitoba
October 8, 2025 —
UM alum John Greer’s path was shaped at UM, and his planned gift ensures others can follow
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Manitoba invests $20 million in the future of truth and Reconciliation
September 15, 2025 —
Investment will support the construction of a new permanent home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
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UM gifted $5 million from Mastercard Foundation to scale Indigenous innovation in post-secondary education
September 9, 2025 —
This funding supports efforts to transform education and amplify Indigenous excellence for generations to come
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Mastercard Foundation gifts $25 million to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
September 9, 2025 —
The gift will strengthen the NCTR’s capacity to offer resources and programs that engage youth and children in learning, understanding, and action
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Sowing seeds of support
July 16, 2025 —
In memory of a respected farmer and classmate, UM alumni support future ag leaders
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Manitoba leading the way in MS research
May 21, 2025 —
How community and donor support is powering the path to a cure
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Reconciliation in action
April 24, 2025 —
$2-million gift from Winnipeg-based Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada shines a light on corporate commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
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Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada make $2-million gift to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
April 15, 2025 —
The gift will help create a new, permanent home to accommodate the Centre’s growing work and guide our country on its path to truth and reconciliation