UMSU boosts Indigenous support
UMSU has committed to fund up to 25 new scholarships for Indigenous students. The UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders, which will be spread out…
News
CMHR sheds light on Canadian black history
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) organized several mini-talks covering a range of topics every Saturday through February to mark Black History Month. The…
U of M student finds high level of plastic in Lake Winnipeg
A recent study by a University of Manitoba undergraduate student suggests that Lake Winnipeg, and the fish that inhabit it, contain high levels of microplastics….
Protesters camp at legislature following Cormier verdict
Darla Contois and a small group of protesters began camping on the Manitoba legislature grounds Feb. 22 after Raymond Cormier was acquitted of second degree…
Hundreds rally to honour Tina Fontaine
Hundreds of Manitobans took part in a march Friday honouring the life of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine. The march and following rally came a day after…
Federal government expands financial initiatives for students
The federal government announced new financial initiatives for part-time and mature students Wednesday. Winnipeg South Liberal MP Terry Duguid unveiled Skills Boost, a plan initially…
Fort Garry campus power outage
A number of buildings on the Fort Garry campus of the U of M are experiencing a power outage after a main feeder line was…
Candidates announced for the 2018 UMSU General Elections
The final list of candidates for the 2018 UMSU General Elections have been announced. Campaigning will take place Feb. 26 following reading week, and voting…
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,…
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…