News briefs August 2020
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Former director of NCTR set to continue decolonization work at University of Victoria
On June 24 it was announced that Ry Moran, founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) has been...
Art instructor departs over racist artwork uproar
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Current and former U of M students in the school of art have expressed outrage over a white instructor’s collection of artwork depicting himself in blackface and depictions of racial stereotypes along with racist...
UM photo club losing darkroom after fire in UC
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The existence of the UM photo club is in jeopardy after a fire took place outside UMSU University Centre (UC) March 13.
The student club is one of the oldest on campus, dating back 50...
Q-and-A with Justice 4 Black Lives Winnipeg organizer
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Mahlet Cuff is working toward a women’s and gender studies degree at the University of Winnipeg. She is also one of the organizers involved in the Justice 4 Black Lives Winnipeg group that organized...
Legislature grounds crowded in support of Black lives
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On June 5, the Justice 4 Black Lives Winnipeg rally took place at the legislature to protest the deaths of Black people at the hands of police, drawing thousands.
UMSU board approves universal transit contract
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The U-Pass will return to the U of M this fall at $200 per term.
UMSU’s board of directors voted March 26 to approve the newly increased U-Pass rate recently passed in the City of...
Campus reacts to COVID-19’s arrival in Winnipeg
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba climbs, the U of M continues to expand precautionary measures.
Health Canada has issued a number of precautionary measures to control transmission of the virus — including...
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