Reinventing patient-to-patient support
While the inherent vices of social media continue to make headlines, online patient support groups are making a strong case for the upside of social…
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UMSU apologizes after student wears Indigenous garb to Hub event
UMSU issued an apology today after a student was allowed into the Hub Halloween Haunt Oct. 26 wearing a costume that has been criticized as culturally appropriative.
UMSU, ASBC advance motions on pro-life groups
UMSU and the Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) both put forward motions last week opposing “coercion” by groups on campus concerning reproductive choices. The motions…
Student union developing flexible parking pass option
UMSU is working on introducing a more flexible parking pass system. According to UMSU vice-president external Owen Black, the program is still “in the beginning…
U of M hosts Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jody Williams visited the U of M to discuss the pursuit of peace in a question-and-answer session Thursday. The session —…
Moving reconciliation beyond the buzzwords
Prairie punk-turned-art-critic Lindsay Nixon visited the U of M to discuss queer Indigenous art Oct. 24. Nixon — who goes by gender neutral pronouns —…
Lecture calls out lack of representation in education system
“The biggest challenge that we face within our community is that education has been the most brutal, violent, coercive and assimilative tool for Indigenous peoples.”
Canadian Federation of Students, UMISA call out treatment of Indigenous students
A group within the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) has condemned the U of M for what it calls anti-Indigenous racism.
UMFM surpasses annual fundraising goal
U of M radio station UMFM’s annual pledge drive Pledge-O-Rama ended Friday after raising $41,578 for the station — more than $5,000 beyond its goal. The…
Composting project rolls out on Fort Garry campus
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) began rolling out a composting pilot program Oct. 15. Compost bins have been placed throughout the Fletcher Argue, Isbister…