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Nutrition North Canada riddled with problems
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Indigenous leaders have continuously struggled to be heard when they call on the federal government for a policy that contributes toward restructuring our mainstream governing systems. Policies surrounding food and nutrition in northern regions...
Refuse to cross potential picket, show solidarity
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The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) approved strike action in the first week of November. After three days of voting and an 85 per cent membership turn out, approximately 80 per cent of...
The election of Joe Biden is a victory for Canada
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Over the last four years, I have been contemplating whether to stay in Canada after graduating from the University of Manitoba. I’m from the United States, a country that constantly flaunts the promise of...
Prisons continue discriminatory practices
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There is no doubt that systemic racism exists in the Canadian justice system. There are layers to this problem beyond the frequently discussed police services where, for some, the perpetuation of racism can be...
International students not receiving enough support
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With the U of M approaching the end of the first term of the 2020-21 academic year, there have been discussions surrounding the challenges of remote learning. While this is an important discussion to...
Too little, too late on COVID-19 response in Manitoba
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With another week of increasing COVID-19 cases in the province, particularly in Winnipeg, Manitoba now has the highest active cases per 100,000 people in the country. In response, the provincial government introduced new restrictions...
Memories of 2016 strike loom
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On Nov. 1, 2016, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) declared a strike when fair mediations were unsuccessful with the University of Manitoba administration.
The strike cancelled hundreds of classes and left approximately 30,000...







