UMSU executives lobbying in Ottawa
UMSU executives are in Ottawa this week advocating for students on Parliament Hill. The union is lobbying members of Parliament with the Undergraduates of Canadian…
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Master of human rights coming to the U of M
The first master of human rights graduate degree program to be offered in Canada is coming to the U of M — and earlier than…
Student advocates for decolonizing policy at federation AGM
Students from Manitoba and across the nation gathered in Ottawa from Nov. 16 to 19 for the Canadian Federation of Students annual general meeting (AGM)…
UMSU board votes against affirming membership in Canadian Federation of Students
The UMSU board of directors voted against affirming membership in the Canadian Federation of Students at an emergency meeting this evening. According to amendments to…
Executive recommends UMSU leave federation of students
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…
UMSU continues to be at odds with federation
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…
UMISA calls for UMSU president to step down
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…
UMSU votes against CFS motion supporting BDS movement
UMSU spoke out and voted against a CFS motion supporting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement.
SOFA answers hate with poster gifting initiative
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.
ASBC to vote on safety policies, mission statements
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…