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UM Campus During Fall

Hope and hesitation at the start of Fall Term

September 14, 2021 — 
COVID update and welcome from President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Michael Benarroch

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The turtle, where sacred fires were lit in front of the NCTR

UM will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 1, 2021 — 
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott

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A view of the administration building with green space in front

University of Manitoba to require COVID vaccine for everyone on campus

August 19, 2021 — 
The University of Manitoba will require faculty, staff, students and campus visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

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Conference with First Nations Chiefs during Manitoba-First Nations Treaty, 1871. // Glenbow Archives NA-1406-72

UM commemorates 150th anniversaries of Treaty 1 and Treaty 2

August 19, 2021 — 
NCTR, in partnership with the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) at UM, will host: A Discussion on Treaties on Aug. 24

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Beautiful summertime shot of the Admin Building, taken for Instagram by @s.faarisphotos

Update on fall term at UM from President Benarroch

July 23, 2021 — 
'As we see vaccine rates increase and case counts drop, we are on track for a phased return to in-person work and learning that respects the needs of our diverse community'

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Best wishes for the long weekend from President Benarroch

June 30, 2021 — 
'I want to wish you all a restorative break. You certainly deserve it. Thank you for everything you have done throughout this pandemic.'

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President Michael Benarroch

A message from President Michael Benarroch on the recent discovery at Cowessess First Nation

June 25, 2021 — 
'This breaks my heart and reminds me of the responsibility I have, and that we all have to learn more and to support the process of Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action'

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A photo of the Convocation stage in the Investors group athletic center, at the Fort Garry Campus.

President’s address to Class of 2021

June 15, 2021 — 
'The world as we know it is changing before our very eyes and you have an opportunity to shape this new world with your sense of global justice, your ideas and passions'

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Indigenous

A reminder of the responsibility we have

June 14, 2021 — 
We cannot say we support Truth and Reconciliation without a commitment to learn the truth.

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Candles lighted in mourning

Expression of solidarity with Muslim community

June 11, 2021 — 
A message from UM President Michael Benarroch

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