Faculty of Social Work News Archive
Faculty of Social Work
Social Work Standing in Solidarity with Ukraine for Human Dignity, Peace, and Justice
March 2, 2022 —
As the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, the resolve of Ukrainians—and all who respect the dignity of human life—grows stronger. The Faculty of Social Work stands in solidarity with Ukraine in the brave fight to preserve fundamental human rights and freedom from tyranny. We condemn the Russian government’s unlawful war and deceitful propaganda, with which they are manipulating their own citizens and the world.
Asper School of Business
Mentoring Manitoba’s future leaders
February 25, 2022 —
The Asper School of Business, home to the James W. Burns Leadership, connected with Block and Patel to hear their perspectives on the President’s Student Leadership Program, why students should apply, and what they as mentors have learned through this journey
Faculty of Social Work
Winnipeg Free Press: Social work dean promotes technique for positive impact, both individually and collectively
January 17, 2022 —
Michael Yellow Bird, dean of the faculty of social work at the University of Manitoba, has worked extensively in mindfulness, introducing it to Indigenous programs and teaching it to Indigenous communities and organizations
Faculty of Social Work
In Memoriam – Remembering alumna Dr. Maria Gomori
December 20, 2021 —
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of alumna Maria Gomori’s passing. Gomori was an internationally renowned family therapist who graduated from the MSW program. Many who knew Gomori have fond memories of her. She recently passed away at the age of 101.
Faculty of Social Work
Undergraduate student’s paper ‘Safe Streets for Real People’ wins competition
September 7, 2021 —
The Faculty of Social Work would like to congratulate Élyse LeBlanc, undergraduate student, on winning the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) Student Article Competition 2021.
Indigenous
How mindfulness and meditation can help us adjust to a new normal
July 16, 2021 —
Read how Indigenous scholar and dean of social work practices mindfulness and meditation to keep him grounded
Faculty of Social Work
‘Committed to doing the difficult work’ – Social Work responds to Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action 71-76
June 15, 2021 —
Recently, Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Marie Wilson called the use of ground penetrating radar to locate the bodies of 215 children on the grounds of a residential school a “validation.” She added, “I don’t use the word discovery because we’ve known about this for some time now” (Front Burner). The TRC reports have already established that there were far more physical deaths at residential schools than were recorded. While the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba is heartbroken by the validation that had to be so hard-won by the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation, we are not surprised.
Indigenous
Three Indigenous retirees reflect on their influential careers
June 11, 2021 —
Audrey Richard, Dr. Wanda Wuttunee and Dr. Yvonne Pompana are all set for retirement this summer
Faculty of Law
Celebrating Faculty of Law Class of 2021 Graduates
June 7, 2021 —
Honouring the 2021 graduating class of students from all three programs housed at the Faculty of Law
Research and International
How to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and decrease vaccine hesitancy in young people
May 28, 2021 —
Understanding who might be more likely to be vaccine hesitant and reasons for their reluctance can help inform public health strategies aimed at increasing vaccine uptake.