WAG-Qaumajuq presents Threads of Kin and Belonging
On Feb. 8, the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG-Qaumajuq) will present Threads of Kin and Belonging. Curated by Julia Lafreniere and Elliott Walsh (also known as…
Arts & Culture
Dioramas in the Icelandic Reading Room
The Icelandic Reading Room in the Dafoe Library is a popular study space for students, known for its quiet atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling windows. But have…
U of M welcomes new writer-in-residence
On Jan. 22, U of M officially welcomed Sonja Boon as this term’s writer-in-residence at the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture. A welcome…
Chaeban Ice Cream celebrates 7th anniversary
Chaeban Ice Cream opened its doors on Dec. 21, 2017 — the first day of winter. Seven years later, after weathering the COVID-19 pandemic and…
ArtsJunktion celebrates reopening
On Jan. 19, Winnipeg’s ArtsJunktion celebrated its grand reopening. The non-profit organization’s mission is to redistribute reusable art supplies and other materials, with a “take…
Black History Manitoba prepares for 44th celebration
Winnipeg’s Black History Month Celebration Committee (BHMCC), now known as Black History Manitoba (BHM), was established in 1981 by Wade Kojo Williams Sr. (1949-2012). Williams,…
Exploring U of M archives with Nicole Aminian
I have always wondered what kinds of archives the U of M has and what archivists do every time I pass by the Archives and…
TikTok made me do it!
Is this recording? Oh, okay.” (Cue awkward millennial pause — if you know you know). It’s unscripted moments like these, those relatable pauses we do…
When Thucydides meets Tecumseh
This past Sunday, classicist Emily Greenwood presented a guest lecture on campus about ancient Greek and Indigenous histories. The event was part of the “Hellenic…
Students and faculty to perform Every Freeze is Different
Next week, U of M students and faculty will present Every Freeze is Different, a concert featuring contemporary music, improvisation and live digital visual art….