Manitoban referendum motion sent to executive committee
A motion challenging the Manitoban’s funding was forwarded to UMSU’s executive committee Thursday. The motion, which was moved by Science Students’ Association representative Navkiran Chhina,…
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Hundreds gather in solidarity with Boushie family
Hundreds gathered at the Odeena Celebration Circle at the Forks Saturday afternoon to rally in support of the family of Colten Boushie. Boushie, a 22-year-old…
University of Guelph professor talks Indigenous-led conservation
The University of Manitoba’s Clayton H. Riddell faculty of environment, earth, and resources hosted Faisal Moola, University of Guelph associate geography professor, for a lecture…
Public education funding announcement draws fire from teachers’ union
Manitoba public school teachers are expressing outrage at the provincial government’s recent announcement regarding upcoming public school funding. Manitoba minister of education and training Ian…
Motion to hold referendum on Manitoban’s funding presented, withdrawn prior to council meeting
A motion to hold a referendum on defunding the Manitoban briefly appeared in the package sent to UMSU councillors in preparation for council’s Feb. 1…
Anti-abortion group asked to leave Fort Garry campus
Members of the Manitoban chapter of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) – an anti-abortion advocacy group – were asked to leave the Fort…
Winnipeg remembers victims of Quebec City Mosque shooting
Members of the Muslim community and the general public gathered Jan. 29 at the Manitoba legislature to commemorate the Quebec City Mosque shootings which took…
Students vote to continue membership in Canadian Federation of Students
University of Manitoba students have indicated they wish to continue membership with the Canadian Federation of Students. Students voted in a non-binding plebiscite last week…
Grad student paper to disband
The University of Manitoba Board of Governors held a meeting Jan. 30 where, among other motions, the University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) carried…
Suspension of Churchill field study course draws criticism
The cancellation of a U of M Churchill-based field study course is drawing criticism from former students of the program. A Facebook post published by…