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.
February is Black History Month, a time to honour the contributions, achievements and experiences of Black people in Canada. Here are a few ways you can participate this year.
UWinnipeg's Gallery 1C03 kicks off the new year with an artist talk by Jaimie Isaac this Wednesday, January 18. Her exhibition, 'Brings to Light,' is generating dialogue around kin, community, and knowledge of intergenerational significance.
The Horizon Ecosystem Map, developed by the Manitoba Industry-Academia Partnership (MI-AP), aims to “address the disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students’ access to supports and services.”
The UWinnipeg community is encouraged to attend this historic event on Monday, October 17 at 12:30 p.m. in front of Wesley Hall.
The University of Winnipeg’s chapter of The Canadian Indigenous Science and Engineering Society (.caISES) was awarded access to Microsoft’s Global Indigenous Employee Resource Group and a monetary gift to support activities throughout the 2022-23 academic year.
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.
