Community Engaged Learning

Community Engaged Learning helps students connect with community, develop skills in community engagement, and create meaningful opportunities to build relationships and share your gifts.

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Community Engaged Learning

Local programs

Choose from a variety of programs in Winnipeg that will help you develop the skills you need to work with community.

Local programs are free and open to all UM, ICM, and ELC students, including part-time, international, and graduate students.

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    Poverty Awareness & Community Action

    Facilitate poverty awareness workshops and develop advocacy skills alongside community educators with lived experiences with poverty.

    Dates: Fall Term, Winter Term, and Summer Term
    Location: Online and various community sites in Winnipeg
    Apply by: August 31

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    Community Leadership Development Program 

    Develop your community engagement skills and support UM students in getting involved in our city!

    Dates: October to March
    Location: Online, Fort Garry campus, and various community sites in Winnipeg
    Apply by: September 30 

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    Land and Water: Land-Based Education

    Learn about Indigenous peoples enduring relationships with land and place, and explore Indigenous land-based knowledge systems through a seasonal lens.

    Dates: October to May and Summer Term 
    Location: Winnipeg and surrounding area, online
    Apply by: September 30 

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    UM Community Volunteers  

    Volunteer with local community organizations, make connections with other UM students and get involved in the community!

    Dates: February to April 
    Location: Various community sites in Winnipeg
    Apply by: February 6

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Travel programs

Explore community-oriented models of engagement and gain valuable skills and experience collaborating in intercultural contexts.

Due to COVID-19, all travel programs have been suspended until further notice. Please contact communityengagement@umanitoba.ca for more information.

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    Leaf Rapids: Northern Community Engagement 

    Gain an intimate perspective on life in the north and discover its beauty. 

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Resources

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Contact us

Community Engaged Learning
203 – 55 Chancellor’s Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB  R3T 2N2

communityengagement@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6992