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Indigenous Connect highlights U of M’s aboriginal community

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Shuja Safavi
  In an effort to stay better connected with aboriginal students and staff, the University of Manitoba has launched a new web portal called Indigenous Connect. Deborah Young, the executive lead for indigenous achievement at U...
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New pub opening delayed

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Shuja Safavi
Due to the late approval of The Hub’s construction permit from the City of Winnipeg, students will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated opening of the new campus pub
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UMSU notes

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Shuja Safavi
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council met on Dec. 1. The meeting began with a presentation by Michael Safiniuk, the successful candidate for position of chief returning officer (CRO) for the 2012...
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To cheat or not to cheat, that is the question

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Shuja Safavi
Every student at the University of Manitoba should be able to recall receiving a first day lecture from each professor about the university’s policy on plagiarism and academic dishonesty. But does this stop the...
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10th annual elders gathering promotes aboriginal teachings

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Shuja Safavi
Aboriginal community leaders and elders were brought together at the 10th annual Elders and Traditional Teachers Gathering to share their knowledge. Elders in First Nations communities play an important role in passing on traditional...
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Alternative Reading Week to focus on Winnipeg

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Shuja Safavi
Hoping to highlight societal issues currently facing Winnipeg, Alternative Reading Week Winnipeg will take place from February 21-24, 2012. Previously, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) and Student Life would send students to...
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UMSU notes

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Shuja Safavi
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) met on Nov. 17. The meeting began with a presentation by Maire McDermott and John Sinclair from University of Manitoba’s Sustainability Office. McDermott, the U of M...
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