Power outage forces closure of University Centre
UMSU University Centre (UC) on the Fort Garry campus will remain closed Tuesday as crews continue work to restore power following an outage that left…
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Manitoba Labour Board to rule on unfair labour complaint filed against the university by UMFA
The Manitoba Labour Board heard arguments in May regarding an unfair labour practice complaint filed by the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) stemming from…
Grassy Narrows: Learning through action
Last month, 22 University of Manitoba students took part in a two-week program that situated them directly in the context of the Anishinaabe of Northenwestern…
Study examines extent of food insecurity among U of M students
Slightly more than one-third of University of Manitoba students surveyed in a 2015-16 study reported facing food insecurity. According to the study, “food insecurity at…
Winnipeg gathers to “unsettle” and acknowledge 150 years of Indigenous resilience, determination, and courage
While Canadians celebrated 150 years of confederation on July 1, a handful of events in Winnipeg were meant to draw attention to this continent’s much…
Latest UMSU press release misses the point
One would think that the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) had finally woken up from its apathetic slumber, what with the recent executive press…
Inclusion of queer people of colour in Pride parades is long overdue
On June 17, four black protesters – one of whom identifies as transgender – were arrested at the Columbus Pride Parade in Ohio. The activists…
Bison guard Justus Alleyn to represent Canada at Summer Universiade in China
Bison guard Justus Alleyn is heading to China for the 2017 Summer Universiade that will take place in August.
Early offseason moves have multiple Manitoban hockey players changing addresses
With the NHL entry draft, Las Vegas expansion draft, and a free agent frenzy, a number of players with ties to Manitoba saw their hockey futures shift substantially.
Pride has lost sight of queer liberation
Pride has delegitimized its role as a political force, ignoring a rich history of activism in favour of embracing meek incrementalism.