Fall writer-in-residence explores disability and humour
As winter creeps up and the cold sets in, finding the energy to make things can be a tall order. Creative writers in Manitoba may…
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Sexual Violence Resource Centre reopens in person
The University of Manitoba’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) is readjusting to the return of in-person activities after two years of remote learning. The centre…
Chasing unattainable goals sets self up for failure
A couple of days back, I was making my way to campus when one of my favourite songs started playing on my headset, “The Chase”…
Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors reaches for ‘red zone’ reduction
With the return to in-person activities comes a renewed need to face what some have referred to as an epidemic of sexual assault issues on…
Muslim women and children’s shelter opening in city
A new shelter specifically for Muslim women and children is being built in Winnipeg, the first of its kind in the city.
Health and Wellness plans harm reduction workshops
The Health and Wellness Office at the University of Manitoba is offering three free harm reduction workshops this month, available to staff, faculty and students.
Celebrate the power of film
With Global Movie Day right around the corner, the Manitoban staff has recommended some of our favourite flicks for your next virtual viewing party — especially if you’re a fan of science fiction, musicals and science-fiction musicals. A continuous comfort and an escape from these tumultuous two years, celebrate everything there is to love about film on Feb. 12 with the hashtag #GlobalMovieDay.
Bell, I want action
Though the mission and vision of Bell Let’s Talk certainly materialize positive dialogue about mental illness, the Canadian public must also be aware of the the deep systemic issues the organization fails to tackle. Despite raising over $8 million in donations for this year’s fundraiser, the campaign itself fails to provide further education on mental illness and naively relies on a social media campaign that occurs once a year and then fades from the public eye until the next fundraiser. This creates an image of philanthropic charity that Bell maintains in order to reap tax cuts laid out by the Canadian government for corporations that contribute to social causes.
One for the bookworms
February is I Love to Read Month and the Manitoban staff is celebrating reading, writing and literacy with a list of books we picked up during the pandemic and just couldn’t put down. Diversify and expand your reading lists, tackle that “to be read” pile, support your local booksellers and share the joy of the written word all month long.
Keeping older adults socially connected in the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of social interaction and has been especially hard for older adults. Organizations catering to older adults have had to meet the challenge.