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Executive recommends UMSU leave federation of students

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Malak Abas
UMSU president Jakob Sanderson recommended that the union vote to remove itself from the Canadian Federation of Students during Thursday’s board meeting. An emergency board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 29 when board members will...
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UMSU continues to be at odds with federation

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Malak Abas
As UMSU president Jakob Sanderson and the board of governors prepare for an emergency vote on whether or not to affirm membership with the Canadian Federation of Students, the current executive has become part...
Bram Keast
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A day to remember

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Shauna Matthews
As part of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) campus events, a memorial service was held Nov. 20 honouring the lives of transgender people that have been lost to anti-transgender violence. The service, hosted by Rainbow...
Asha Nelson
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UMGSA holding referendum on student fees

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Ty Brass
The U of M Graduate Student Association (UMGSA) is holding a referendum on whether or not to increase UMGSA fees based on inflation. The question will be phrased “Do you support having the fees collected...
Megan Colwell
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Reclaiming the health narrative

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David Zirangey
Indigenous-focused research took centre stage last week when the sixth annual Indigenous health research symposium was held at the U of M Bannatyne campus Nov. 21 and 22. The symposium, titled Our truths, our...
Asha Nelson
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UMISA calls for UMSU president to step down

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Malak Abas
The U of M Indigenous Students’ Association (UMISA) released a statement Thursday demanding UMSU president Jakob Sanderson step down, citing an “utter disregard and disrespect for Indigenous students.” The statement, posted online and presented to...
Carolyne Kroeker
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UMSU votes against CFS motion supporting BDS movement

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Malak Abas
UMSU spoke out and voted against a CFS motion supporting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement.
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