At The University of Winnipeg, work on equity, diversity, and inclusion is ongoing. We work hard to be a learning environment that exposes individuals to diverse ways of thinking, empowers them to contribute to research and scholarly work, and provides opportunities to develop the leadership skills they need to succeed.
Larissa Wodtke has been named Program Officer of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Decolonization for UWinnipeg's Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. She has 13 years of experience at the University managing large-scale, interdisciplinary, community-based research projects in the humanities, social sciences, and community health fields.
The 2SLGBTQ+ Student Award is given annually to an undergraduate student who’s active in community service and/or demonstrates academic promise in research on topics with particular relevance to the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
June is National Indigenous History Month. As you ride the escalators in Centennial, you will notice new Indigenous language banners welcoming you to campus. These banners, decorated with artwork by Oji-Cree artist Jordan Stranger, represent the importance of language revitalization and inclusion.
UWinnipeg has a longstanding commitment to being an inclusive community. While we join together this week to celebrate UWinnipeg Pride, we are dedicated to fostering and promoting diversity and inclusion both on- and off-campus throughout the year.
On June 7, The University of Winnipeg will be celebrating First Nations, Métis, and Inuit graduates during a special Indigenous Graduation Ceremony.
UWinnipeg's award-winning writer Dr. Jenny Heijun Wills has gathered a list of Asian-Canadian creative writing published this year that includes queer writers and writers across forms and genres.
Legal scholar and UWinnipeg faculty member Dr. Shauna Labman is one of 20 specialized Manitobans appointed to the newly created Immigration Advisory Council.
A ribbon drive led by Ukrainian Students Association president and vice-president Marysa Fosty and Adrianna Krawczuk has raised more than $3,100 for those suffering in Ukraine.
On this Louis Riel Day, UWinnipeg is proud to celebrate the achievements of 90 Métis students who were awarded Louis Riel Bursaries during the 2021-22 academic year.
Throughout the year, we share many stories celebrating the achievements of women and girls in science. It makes us proud to share stories of students such as Kaitlyn Hanson, Nathalie Turenne, and Sidney Leggett, who all say the connections they made during their studies have set them up for success.
