The new People’s Citizenship Guide, edited by two University of Manitoba professors, won’t help anyone pass the test to become a Canadian, but it might help make all of us more critical and thus better citizens.
In 2009, the contents of the official Canada citizenship guide that is given to all recent immigrants was changed to […]

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In an address to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission today, University of Manitoba President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard offered a statement of apology and reconciliation on the subject of the Indian Residential School System.
“We feel it’s important to stand with our Aboriginal students, staff and faculty in making this statement of reconciliation,” said Barnard. “Our […]

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Don’t have tickets to the games? The next best thing may be a remarkable collection of Winnipeg Jets memorabilia that is remaining on display at the University of Manitoba during the next few months.
A donor presented to the University a collection of 741 Jets hockey programs that document Jets home games from December 1975 to […]

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Dr. Jennifer Dueck is the inaugural Faculty of Arts’ Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in the Modern History of the Middle East and North Africa.
This new endowed chair was made possible by a generous donation from the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Foundation. The purpose of the position is to build knowledge and enhance understanding of the peoples, […]

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Teaching social justice and human rights is an important part of school curricula. Two special courses as part of a summer institute in the Faculty Education offered during Summer Session 2011 will examine two horrific events in human history and suggest ways in which they might be taught in the classroom.
The summer institute is titled: […]

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University of Manitoba professors Jill Oakes and Rick Riewe are launching their book “History of Lyncrest Airport” on April 9 by hosting a read and fly event: buy a book, book a flight in an antique airplane.
The event takes place on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Lyncrest Airport located at 57119 Murdock Rd in Winnipeg. […]

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History professor Gerry Bowler, a recognized Christmas expert and author of the popular book Santa Claus: A Biography, is currently featured in a series of Christmas-themed videos that can be found on the University of Manitoba’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/umanitoba).
Bowler discusses the origin of Santa’s iconic image and whether Coca-Cola had anything to do with it. […]

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