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Red River College recognized as national leader for diversity in the workplace
Winnipeg, MB – Today, Red River College (RRC) is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fourth year in a row. RRC joins 70 other organizations across the country highlighted as employers that stand out through their efforts to create diverse and inclusive workplace. “We often spend the majority […]
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University of Manitoba Community Events – March 2018 – UM Today
February 28, 2018 — Take in a variety of events this March on campus and in the community! INDIGENOUS AWARENESS MONTH Join the University of Manitoba for Indigenous Awareness Month this March, as we celebrate Indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditions. Featured Events: RECOGNITION, REDRESS AND RECONCILIATION As part of a three-part Métis speaker series, lawyer […]
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Investment in fundamental research benefits us all – Winnipeg Free Press
March 1, 2018 This week, the federal government announced a major investment in fundamental research that is being enthusiastically welcomed throughout the nation’s research community. Budget 2018 includes a commitment of $3.8 billion over the next five years which will be provided via the country’s three research granting councils, as well as the Canada Foundation […]
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Indigenous Awareness Week expands to Indigenous Awareness Month for 2018 – University of MB
February 28, 2018 — This year, Indigenous Awareness Week has expanded to Indigenous Awareness Month. Most March events are free, and are open to everyone. “When it comes to Indigenous matters, we have so much to become more aware of and so much more to reclaim,” says Dr. Lynn Lavallée, Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement). “In the wake […]
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Thompson hosts 2018 ASETS conference – Thompson Citizen
On Feb. 21–22, St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church doubled as the meeting place for over 20 First Nations communities that gathered together to take part in this year’s Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) conference. According to Maryssa Oniske, one of the event’s lead organizers, this conference serves as a giant networking event, where […]
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UCN Hosting Northern Manitoba Skills Challenge
The University College of the North (UCN) in partnership with Kelsey School Division and Skills Canada, will be hosting the 2018 Northern Manitoba Skills Challenge in The Pas, MB. This event will see a number of high school students from across Northern Manitoba competing in a variety of different technical vocational areas. These areas include […]
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Brandon University Research Committee supports BU projects with $118,000
February 22, 2018 BRANDON – The Brandon University Research Committee (BURC) has awarded nearly $118,000 in grants to 23 faculty research projects. The awards include 13 New Faculty Research Grants. With a maximum value of $7,500 each, these grants help fund the work of faculty members who have begun their employment at Brandon University (BU) […]
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Governments of Canada and Manitoba are making early learning and child care more inclusive, accessible and affordable for families
Governments sign a bilateral agreement February 23, 2018 Winnipeg, Manitoba The governments of Canada and Manitoba are making significant investments in early learning and child care systems to foster children’s social, cognitive and emotional development and give them a real chance to succeed in life. Today, Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint […]
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“Mino Bimaadiziwinv, Reconciliation in Action” research celebration – Brandon University
February 28 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm “Mino Bimaadiziwinv, Reconciliation in Action” Brandon University invites interested members of the community to a night of celebration for a research project on sustainable post-secondary education for Indigenous communities in remote locations. The project, “Mino Bimaadiziwin: Reconciliation in Action,” brings together researchers from BU and the University […]
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Reconciliation through sports, a public forum – UM Today
February 21, 2018 — Eugene Arcand and the boys from his Residential School’s hockey team took the tape off their sticks and heated it a bit over any source of heat they could find. They did it to make the glue sticky again so they could reuse it to tape shin pads to their legs. […]
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