Truth and Reconciliation commissioners critical of slow progress
The commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) issued a public statement Dec. 15, five years after the release of its final…
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A journey to junior epidemiologist
Margot Henry started her post-secondary academic career studying biology at the University of Winnipeg while playing as a goalkeeper on the school’s women’s soccer team….
International student hopeful for more experiences
Plavan Deka’s first winter experience was on Jan. 1, 2020. His first steps leaving the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport would become his first…
Blockades and bonfires — Warriors stand with Wet’suwet’en chiefs
Pipeline actions ramp up Several people were arrested Monday when Ontario Provincial Police broke up a railway blockade in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in the latest…
Winnipeg’s winter heats up with diverse acts at Festival du Voyageur
The Manitoban chatted up various performers during the 50th Festival du Voyageur.
Trudeau pressed on environment, immigration at Winnipeg town hall
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fielded a range of questions for over two hours during a town hall event at the University of Manitoba’s Max Bell…
A Canadian monster in Nunavut
A U of M graduate student has made a shocking discovery while in Nunavut: Canada’s very first monster.
Nuit Blanche returns to illuminate Winnipeg streets
The streets of Winnipeg were once again filled with excitement Sept. 30 as locals came out to support the seventh annual Nuit Blanche, with art…
The trials and tribulations of the Fringe Fest solo performer
Whether it’s handing out flyers, performing free monologues for strangers in lineups, or promoting yourself on social media, many performers at The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre…
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…