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Colloquium discusses Indigenous activism

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Sarah Doran
The Manitoba branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives co-presented a virtual event with the University of Manitoba’s Native studies department Nov. 25. Assistant professor Niigaan Sinclair hosted the event with guest speakers...
Alexander Decebal-Cuza
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Professor receives CBC Manitoba Future 40 award

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Sarah Doran
CBC Manitoba released its list of the top 40 researchers and educators in the province under age 40 last month. Among the list was Jennifer Hensel, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the U...
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Student academic groups keeping community alive

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Sarah Doran
During a year of entirely remote learning, maintaining a sense of connection with the university community is much more complicated than usual. The University of Manitoba’s academic student groups have taken it upon themselves...
Jenelle McCann
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History prof awarded for Chinese community outreach

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Sarah Doran
University of Manitoba history professor and department head Tina Mai Chen was announced as the recipient of the 2019-20 Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award for community outreach on Nov. 10. The award is presented...
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Father of microcredit criticizes vaccine profiteering

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Sarah Doran
The Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice and the University of Manitoba’s peace and conflict studies graduate program co-hosted a discussion with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Oct. 29. The event, a...
Jenelle McCann
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Crafting a new kind of art sale

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Sarah Doran
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, local art fair CRAFTED is shifting to an online format. The sale will run from Nov. 6 to 8 and feature artists and artisans from Manitoba, Northwest...
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Fixing the lack of pediatric cannabis research

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Sarah Doran
With growing acceptance of cannabis in a medical setting, the University of Manitoba is home to one of the major names in studying pediatric cannabis use. Lauren Kelly, a pharmacologist and assistant professor in the...
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