Manitoba budget a blow against the university
What the latest provincial budget reveals is that the government places little value on either education or students.
social issues
A conversation with the minister for employment, workforce development and labour
Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Patricia Hajdu visited Winnipeg to participate in a discussion with Manitobans about the 2018 budget hosted by…
Students sleep outdoors to support homeless
Six U of M students slept in front of UMSU University Centre for five days last week to raise funds for homeless youth in Winnipeg….
Documentary highlights experiences of chronically homeless
A documentary highlighting the lived experiences of four chronically homeless people in British Columbia was screened at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights March 8….
U of A highlights lack of diversity among U15 leadership positions
A recent study conducted by University of Alberta professor Malinda Smith for the University of Alberta Academic Women’s Association found a lack of diversity in…
Afro Prairie Film Festival anchors Black History Month
Black History Month is an international celebration occurring each February. Events in Winnipeg wrapped up on Feb. 24 with a community gala and closing ceremony…
Cash flowing into think tanks undermines impartiality of the political process
Large donations and dark money undermine the information presented in think tank studies.
Protesters camp at legislature following Cormier verdict
Darla Contois and a small group of protesters began camping on the Manitoba legislature grounds Feb. 22 after Raymond Cormier was acquitted of second degree…
Hundreds gather in solidarity with Boushie family
Hundreds gathered at the Odeena Celebration Circle at the Forks Saturday afternoon to rally in support of the family of Colten Boushie. Boushie, a 22-year-old…
Anti-abortion group asked to leave Fort Garry campus
Members of the Manitoban chapter of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) – an anti-abortion advocacy group – were asked to leave the Fort…