Footsteps
This podcast serves as an educational platform, featuring insightful discussions with students, professors, experts and practitioners in the field of human rights.
Social justice, international law, and more Educating and inspiring
Each episode delves into various topics, such as social justice, international law, and humanitarian efforts, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of the MHR program and how it is responding to challenges through human rights education and advocacy. By highlighting stories and perspectives of MHR students and other change-makers around the globe, the podcast not only educates but also inspires listeners to consider an educational and career path in human rights and become agents of change.
Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply an interested individual, this podcast offers valuable insights and perspectives on the vital issues surrounding human rights and human rights education today.
Honouring Our Relatives Through Research Episode 4
Ana-Maria Costa (she/her) is a Master of Human Rights student, honouring her family and the thousands of other victims of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état through her thesis research.
In elementary school, her teacher gifted her Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker, sparking a care and curiosity for the causes of human rights violations that she would carry throughout her academic career. As Ana-Maria approaches her thesis, she reflects on the relational nature of human rights research, and the importance of talking with our own families and communities about the places we come from, and how those contexts shape our human rights work.
About Footsteps: Footsteps brings you closer to the people shaping the future of human rights. Each episode features in depth conversations with students, professors, experts, and practitioners, hosted by the University of Manitoba’s groundbreaking Master of Human Rights program – the first of its kind in Canada. Hear how they confront global challenges, push for justice, and turn human rights education into real world impact.
Episode Host: Maddy Nowasad (she/her)
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Interview with Dr. Laura Reimer Episode 3
Do you really know your ABCs? The curious connections between education and human rights
This podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Laura Reimer, whose lifelong commitment to human rights stemmed from childhood observations of injustice and invisibility. Her career path, from political science to public administration, education, and peace and conflict studies, reflects a growing understanding of the interconnectedness of justice, governance, education and human rights-informed decision-making. Dr. Reimer emphasizes the importance of addressing identity conflicts through understanding common ground, highlighting her research in education, the experiences of Indigenous students and her early role in developing the experiential practicum, a hallmark of the Master of Human Rights program at the University of Manitoba. The interview concludes with advice for aspiring human rights advocates, stressing the need for empathy, humility, and perseverance in the face of challenging work.
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Episode 2
Maybe you already know, even if you don’t...
In this episode, we sit down with Kira, a Master of Human Rights student at the University of Manitoba, to explore her unexpected but powerful journey into the world of human rights. Kira's story is a perfect example of how, even when we think we don’t have it all figured out, the path forward often becomes clear when we allow ourselves to explore and follow our passions.
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Episode 1
How can I make a difference?
Explore the first Master of Human Rights Program in Canada at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law
Join us for an exciting episode of Footprints as we dive into the University of Manitoba’s groundbreaking Master of Human Rights program—the first in Canada! Explore its unique interdisciplinary approach, vibrant Winnipeg as a human rights centre, and essential admissions insights. Discover how this program can support you to make a difference!
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