Rebranding Frosh a start, but not enough
The culture of disrespect and rejection within the U of M student body is still vibrant. There are moments that make me second guess whether…
social issues
Anti-abortion group CCBR holds rally on campus
The anti-abortion group Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) held rallies at the U of M campus last Thursday and Friday. The group, which displays…
Allyship should not end at the legislature’s doors
“Life gets easier once you are out.” That is what is often heard from close family and friends once one decides to come out and…
Conservatives are an imminent threat to health care
As social conservatism has slowly lost traction, the economic state of affairs of Conservatives has remained firm despite the evident disruption this has caused to the health system throughout Canada.
Bridging the mental health gap is the community’s job
Though Zoom memberships have now expired without an expected renewal, sweatshirts are wearing thing, and restrictions are essentially fully eased, one issue persists: the toll the pandemic has taken on the student body.
NCTR partners with SSHRC
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) has partnered with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to further Indigenous-led research.
U of M hosts Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference
Cultural traditions and language shape the ways people learn and view the world. For too long, Indigenous perspectives and traditional knowledge have been excluded from scientific discussions. Professors at the University of Manitoba have organized the upcoming Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference to explore the legacy of Indigenous contributions to science.
A vision for a just recovery in Winnipeg’s inner city
Two years after a state of emergency was declared for the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Manitoba is ushering in a return to normalcy.
Addressing global warming means socializing housing
The climate crisis may be the best reason for socializing housing. Winnipeg must look beyond traditional market strategies to address these issues together and reduce inequality. This means the city must take it upon itself to build affordable and climate-friendly housing for low-income earners in high-density neighbourhoods. Going forward, housing cannot have space for profit.
Women need better representation in politics
Though the path to a successful career in politics is not the same for all, especially for women who have additional gender-based barriers, it is important that we encourage strong women who are active community leaders. Though progress is slow, we need to start and continue breaking the constructs that have oppressed women. Let this be a reminder that International Women’s Day is not a meaningless reason to congratulate the female figures of your life. Rather let’s make it a daily goal to empower women and offer our authentic support for them so that they can achieve their vision of a more equitable world.