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Students hope to see more Indigenous knowledge in courses, representation in faculty at U of M
Noah Crossman is proud to be Métis and carries that pride with him as co-president of the Métis University Students' Association at the University of Manitoba. But Crossman says he'd like to see more Indigenous scholars in the sciences and more Indigenous teachings in his courses, so he can weave two ways of learning together.
Connecting on campus: Students, staff reflect on challenging social culture at U of Manitoba
Danyal Ahmad says life at the University of Manitoba doesn’t seem the same as it was when he was a student there from 2012 to 2016.
University students, professor make space for men and boys to talk about mental health
A student and a professor at the University of Manitoba are both creating spaces where men and boys can connect and engage in vulnerable conversations instead of suffering in silence.
Some young people say they've broken up with dating apps. Here's why
In a time when smartphones have changed the way people interact with each other on a day-to-day basis, some young people say they've broken up with dating apps in search of more authentic connections.
Number of Winnipeg vacant building fires in 2025 'frustrating,' but not shocking: firefighters' union head
There have been at least six fires at vacant buildings in Winnipeg so far in the new year, all of which were properties that have previously burned before.
Sister of man who died waiting at Winnipeg ER feels relief, some closure after hearing from officials
The sister of a man who died while waiting for care at a Winnipeg emergency room says his family is feeling relief, and some closure, after speaking with health officials to learn some details about what happened that day.
Wait for answers continues 1 year after 19-year-old fatally shot by Winnipeg police
The family of a Nigerian international student shot and killed by Winnipeg police say they're "dealing with a profound sense of frustration" as they continue to wait for the independent report into what led to the incident, almost a year after the death of 19-year-old Afolabi Opaso.
Manitoba mother alleges medical negligence contributed to teenage daughter's death: lawsuit
A Manitoba mother is suing a regional health authority and a trio of health-care professionals, alleging medical negligence contributed to her teenage daughter's death in 2022.
Southern Chiefs' Organization schedules summit focusing on grand chief's apology
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is changing course on the plan for its grand chief’s return after initially saying he’d be coming back to work in early January. SCO said in an emailed statement Sunday it will now hold a chiefs-in-summit in January, which will “focus on the apology recently offered by Grand Chief Jerry Daniels."
8 First Nations say they'll withdraw from Southern Chiefs' unless summit held before grand chief's return
Eight First Nations represented by the Southern Chiefs' Organization say they will withdraw from the organization unless a summit of its member chiefs is held before a decision is made on its leader's return to office.