Inuit enrolment lags behind university’s hopes
The number of Inuit students at the U of M remains considerably lower than First Nations and Métis populations on campus. Since 2010, the number…
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Students critical of response to provincial mandate letter
A preliminary draft of the U of M’s answer to a provincial shift in its direction is “toothless,” according to students who are pressuring for a stronger response.
Queer students react to discriminatory education system
News that the provincially-appointed board overseeing the Manitoba Human Rights Commission buried an investigation that found Manitoba’s education system discriminates against LGBTTQ* families is striking…
Student leaders call for more diversity in campus politics
UMSU elections for executive and community representative positions are fast approaching, and Indigenous student leaders are calling on Indigenous students to get involved with campus…
Centre for campus members affected by sexual violence opens its doors
On the fifth floor of UMSU University Centre sits an unassuming space — four adjoining rooms, with tea and hot chocolate for visitors — that seeks to serve an ambitious purpose: to provide a space for students, staff and faculty affected by sexual violence.
Winnipeggers join in 4th annual Women’s March
Nearly a hundred Winnipeggers met at the Manitoba legislature Saturday to join thousands of demonstrators in hundreds of cities across Canada and the U.S. in…
Winnipeggers demonstrate against mid-east violence
Close to 100 demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Consulate in Winnipeg Saturday to protest escalating tensions and imperial violence on Iran. Undeterred by temperatures falling…
U of M Bisons cannot shake off rust against University of Calgary Dinos
With the holidays over, the Bisons volleyball clubs were back on the hardwood over the weekend, playing host to the University of Calgary Dinos. While the men were able to come away from the weekend with a tally in the win column, the women were no so lucky.
Professor feels pushed to resign after filing complaint
A U of M professor said she feels “offended and betrayed” after being offered several severance packages from university administration after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a fellow faculty member that was later substantiated.
Winnipeg continues strong weekend with wins over Bisons
With the Duckworth Challenge settled, the U of M Bisons and University of Winnipeg Wesmen still had conference obligations to fulfill over the weekend.