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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...
Bram Keast
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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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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.
Dany Reede
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SOFA answers hate with poster gifting initiative

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Malak Abas
Members of the School of Fine Arts Students Association (SOFA) have led an initiative to create “counter-active” posters to “It’s Okay to be White” messaging that appeared on campus earlier this month.
Malak Abas
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ASBC to vote on safety policies, mission statements

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Malak Abas
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) is developing safe environment policies for arts students. Three motions have been brought to the ASBC in the past two months, two of which are currently being edited by...
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From the University of Manitoba to the world

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Malak Abas
CBC foreign correspondent Nahlah Ayed has spent her life travelling across the globe but, at one time, she called Winnipeg — and the U of M — home.
Asha Nelson
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