The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. More
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Community Engaged Learning is an innovative approach to education that integrates community service with activities designed to develop intercultural competence, critical thinking and reflection, and civic engagement. If you want to learn about social justice, volunteer for change and relate your classroom learning to community work, then community engaged learning is right for you.
Our programs and workshops will help you better understand your identity, power and privilege; the challenges and solutions in social, economic and environmental justice work; and your role in social change.
Participate in our workshops and other events to learn about community and how you can get involved.
Join us for our noon lunch and learns as we share information from our consultations on how to work in good ways with Indigenous communities.
Dates: Every second Thursday, Jan. 23 to April 30, 2020
Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 207 Isbister, UM Fort Garry campus, Winnipeg
Do you believe in the power of community? Join the Mutual Aid Program to build community and support other UofM students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dates: Summer/Fall/Winter Terms
Location: Winnipeg
Apply by: Three intakes per year - June 15, August 31, and December 15
Questions? Email us at mutualaid@umanitoba.ca
Find your role in social change and discover new worlds – here at home and afar. Choose from a variety of programs and workshops that will help you develop the skills you need to work with communities.
Some programs with travel costs offer bursaries for students who demonstrate a financial need. You can apply for these bursaries when you apply to participate in the program. Successful applicants receive funds to cover up to 25% of the cost of their program.
Make a difference in Winnipeg with a team of students and community partners as you plan and run a hands-on project.
Dates: Winter Reading Week (February)
Location: Winnipeg
Fee: Free
Apply by: December 15
Explore how you can protect land and water, learn from Indigenous teachings, and help with workshops and field trips.
Dates: October – June
Location: Winnipeg and area
Fee: Free
Apply by: September 30
Volunteer in the delivery of poverty awareness workshops.
Dates: Ongoing
Location: Winnipeg
Fee: Free
Apply by: Three intakes per year - May 31, August 31, and December 15
Gain an intimate perspective on life in the north and discover its beauty.
Dates: April 27 - June 7
Location: Winnipeg and northern Manitoba
Fee: $1,500
Apply by: January 31 (early bird) and February 28 (final)
Explore the meaning of sustainability and climate resilience through the eyes of an Indigenous collective.
Dates: Winter Reading Week, February
Location: Quito and Archidona, Ecuador
Fee: $2,800 (all-inclusive)
Apply by: November 30
Join a collective of social justice artists who bring performances and workshops to public spaces in remote island communities.
Dates: May 1 - 31, 2020
Location: Santiago and Chiloé, Chile
Fee: $3,800 (all-inclusive)
Apply by: January 31
Book a workshop on poverty awareness and community action to gain a new perspective on living in poverty and to consider what you can do to create strong, vibrant communities.
To book a workshop, email Anny Chen at anny.chen@umanitoba.ca.
Community Engaged Learning
203 – 55 Chancellor’s Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
