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U of M community hosts Indigenous Students’ Month

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Alicia Rose
For the past four years Indigenous Students’ Month has been celebrated at the U of M. This year, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) and the University of Manitoba Indigenous Students’ Association (UMISA) have...
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UMSU board meeting update Nov. 17

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Matthew Merkel
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held their biweekly board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17. UMSU Holiday Hamper   UMSU vice-president community engagement Elishia Ratel and vice-president student life Tracy Karuhogo detailed plans for the annual...
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New committee offers Indigenous women safe transport

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Ashley Puchniak
A women’s Indigenous action group has partnered with both Unicity Taxi and Duffy’s Taxi as well as the City of Winnipeg’s Vehicles for Hire program to ensure safer rides for Indigenous individuals. The action group,...
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New changes made to Canadian student loans

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Matthew Merkel
Changes to Canada’s Student and Apprentice Loan programs were recently announced by the Government of Canada, including more flexible student loan repayment plans. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced that...
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Students still facing delays from MB Student Aid

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Colton McKillop
Within the fall semester more than half over, some post-secondary students are still facing difficulties getting into contact with Manitoba Student Aid (MSA) or securing funds, as the government is integrating the province’s student...
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U of M sues multiple companies over building project

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Matthew Merkel
The University of Manitoba filed a lawsuit on Sept. 29 against several developers who consulted and worked on construction of the Smartpark Innovation Hub. The U of M claims that the $45 million, 75,000-square-foot facility...
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U of M offers career mentorship for Indigenous students

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Ashley Puchniak
The University of Manitoba’s Career Services recently launched its Indigenous Career Mentorship Program (ICMP). The program provides the opportunity for Indigenous students to be paired with a mentor from within the Indigenous community, while...
Faith Peters

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