To Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni:
Earlier today in Halifax, the University of Manitoba added its voice to the
apologies that have been expressed to Indian Residential School survivors at
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
We join other national institutions which have previously expressed their
deep regret for these schools and their damaging impact on First Nations,
Métis and Inuit people, communities and cultures.
We see this as one important step in the process of reconciliation. We are
committed to advance Indigenous education and success in Canada with
partners from the broader community. With our statement of apology and
reconciliation, I believe we are well on our way to achieving that goal.
The University of Manitoba statement of apology and reconciliation
demonstrates our commitment to Indigenous students, faculty and staff. Our
university remains committed to a welcoming environment where Indigenous
cultures and values are included and reflected in our teaching, discovery
and engagement.
We trust our apology will be accepted in the spirit of generosity and
reconciliation that has been the hallmark of the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission process.
I am pleased to share the entire text of the statement. You can find it at
<http://umanitoba.ca/about/media/StatementOfApology.pdf>
http://umanitoba.ca/about/media/StatementOfApology.pdf.
It is our intention, having said the words of this apology, to move to
reconciliation.
Sincerely,
David
David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor
202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
Canada
Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318
Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca
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To Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni:
On Thursday morning in Halifax, I will be making an important statement at
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on behalf of the University of
Manitoba. I will be addressing our past while expressing to Indian
Residential School survivors and their families, and to the members of the
commission, our sincere commitment to reconciliation.
The leadership demonstrated by the Faculty of Social Work in identifying the
potential for the University of Manitoba to pursue this course of action,
and Provost's Council's early endorsement, were critical.
The statement represents the work of many, and reflects advice and input
from University of Manitoba scholars from a variety of academic disciplines.
It has been endorsed by the Board of Governors Executive Committee and
shared with the Board of Governors and the Senate Executive Committee. I
would like to thank all of them for their counsel and input.
We are providing live streaming video of the statement at three locations in
Winnipeg and one in Thompson.
. Migizii Agamik (Formerly Aboriginal House) - Fort Garry Campus
. Theatre C Medical Services Building - Bannatyne Campus
. Inner City Social Work Program - William Norrie Centre
. Northern Social Work Program - Faculty of Social Work, Thompson
Time: 11:15 a.m. (Winnipeg Time), Thursday October 27. The anticipated time
for the statement is 11:30 a.m.
You are all invited to attend this event and share in the process of
reconciliation that is the hallmark of the commission. You can also watch
the statement live at
<http://www.trcnationalevents.ca/websites/atlantic/index.php?p=406>
http://www.trcnationalevents.ca/websites/atlantic/index.php?p=406
Thank you for your interest and support.
Sincerely,
David
David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor
202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
Canada
Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318
Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca
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To Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni:
On Thursday morning in Halifax, I will be making an important statement at
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on behalf of the University of
Manitoba. I will be addressing our past while expressing to Indian
Residential School survivors and their families, and to the members of the
commission, our sincere commitment to reconciliation.
The leadership demonstrated by the Faculty of Social Work in identifying the
potential for the University of Manitoba to pursue this course of action,
and Provost's Council's early endorsement, were critical.
The statement represents the work of many, and reflects advice and input
from University of Manitoba scholars from a variety of academic disciplines.
It has been endorsed by the Board of Governors Executive Committee and
shared with the Board of Governors and the Senate Executive Committee. I
would like to thank all of them for their counsel and input.
We are providing live streaming video of the statement at three locations in
Winnipeg and one in Thompson.
. Migizii Agamik (Formerly Aboriginal House) - Fort Garry Campus
. Theatre C Medical Services Building - Bannatyne Campus
. Inner City Social Work Program - William Norrie Centre
. Northern Social Work Program - Faculty of Social Work, Thompson
Time: 11:15 a.m. (Winnipeg Time), Tuesday October 27. The anticipated time
for the statement is 11:30 a.m.
You are all invited to attend this event and share in the process of
reconciliation that is the hallmark of the commission. You can also watch
the statement live at
<http://www.trcnationalevents.ca/websites/atlantic/index.php?p=406>
http://www.trcnationalevents.ca/websites/atlantic/index.php?p=406
Thank you for your interest and support.
Sincerely,
David
David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor
202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
Canada
Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318
Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca
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This message is sent on behalf of Dr. David Ness, Acting Director, Student
Counselling and Career Centre.
To all students:
. Are you thinking about graduate studies or pursuing a professional
degree (e.g., Medicine, Law, Veterinary Medicine or an M.B.A.)?
. Do you want to learn about education opportunities at the
University of Manitoba and other universities and colleges?
. Do you want to build on the firm foundation of your University of
Manitoba education to find career success?
. Do you want to increase your chances of employment in today's
challenging job market?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then check out the:
2nd Annual University of Manitoba Graduate and Professional School Expo
Tuesday, November 1st
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2nd floor University Centre
This event is hosted by Career Services, University of Manitoba, in
partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Some of the many programs
that will be represented are (for a complete list go to:
http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/2855.html):
. Master of Business Administration
. Master of Rural Development
. Medicine
. Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (B.ScPN)
. Applied Counselling Certificate
. Master of Science (Space Studies)
. Master of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders
. Doctor of Chiropractic
. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
. Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
. Law
. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
. Bachelor of Social Work
. Master of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
. Human Resource Management Certificate
. Explore distance education and part-time options so you can
continue to learn while working full-time!
New This Year!
. Free Coffee House (enjoy a cup while you browse!) courtesy of the
Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba
. Mini-workshops: To be or not to be a graduate student? (11:00 a.m.
and 1:00 p.m.)
Applying to Graduate School (11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.)
No pre-registration is required. Just drop in and start planning the next
stage of your career. We look forward to seeing you on November 1st.
For more information, check the Career Services website at
umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/
Dear Student,
>From November 17-20, 2011 the University of Calgary will be hosting the 5th
Annual Canadian Conference on Student Leadership. The University of Manitoba
Student Union and Student Life are teaming up to send an eight student
delegation to represent the University of Manitoba. If you are available
that weekend and interested in being one of the eight representatives,
please submit:
1. A cover letter introducing yourself and why you believe you should
be selected to be a delegate at this CCSL conference.
2. A resume that outlines your relevant student leadership experience,
volunteer experience, and qualities you possess in academic and
co-curricular areas.
The anticipated cost for travel, accommodation, food and registration is
$750. In exchange for you agreeing to attend a pre-conference meeting,
attend the conference in its entirety, complete a report on the conference
and facilitate some kind of 'information sharing' you learned at the
conference with the University community, UMSU and Student Life will share
your cost so that you only have to pay $250!
Interested students that are in good academic standing can submit their
application in person to UMSU (101 University Centre, Fort Garry Campus or
Answers at the Bannatyne Campus) or Student Life (225 University Centre,
Fort Garry Campus) or Services for Students at Bannatyne Campus (245 T wing
Basic Science Bldg, Bannatyne Campus). Please enclose your submission in a
sealed envelope with "I'm an Emerging Leader" on the cover.
Alternatively you can email your submission electronically in confidence to
student_life(a)umanitoba.ca with "I'm an Emerging Leader" in the subject line
and name the file your full name. You can send in Word, Pages, or PDF
documents (preferred).
Deadline to apply is 4 pm on Friday October 21, 2011. Successful applicants
will be contacted on October 26, 2011. While we encourage all U of M
students to apply, and thank you in advance for your interest, only the
successful candidates will be contacted.
Any questions regarding this opportunity can be directed to UMSU President
Camilla Tapp (474-6519 or pres(a)umsu.ca) or Brendan Hughes, Director of
Student Life (474-9093 or brendan_hughes(a)umanitoba.ca).
Sincerely,
Brendan Hughes Camilla Tapp
Director, Student Life President,
University of Manitoba Students' Union
The University of Manitoba Sustainability Strategy and You
On behalf of the University of Manitoba Sustainability Committee, we are
very pleased to release a draft Sustainability Strategy for your
consideration and comment. The release of this document marks a significant
milestone in the university's efforts to improve sustainability and operate
in a way that respects and supports our environment. In an effort to become
a leader in this regard, the University of Manitoba Sustainability Committee
has developed a comprehensive strategy that sets out a number of goals and
actions with respect to campus operations, planning and community
engagement.
Ideas and feedback received from the university community formed the
foundation of this draft Sustainability Strategy and we greatly appreciate
your continued support in this process. The Sustainability Committee and its
working groups listened to your ideas and suggestions and integrated them
into a draft strategy that reflects your priorities. The result is a plan of
action that fosters a culture of sustainability at our institution and
integrates sustainability planning and action into all of our functions. The
draft strategy is the beginning of our institution's transformation into a
more sustainable place in which to learn, work and play.
We strongly encourage you to participate in the many upcoming consultation
opportunities that the committee is coordinating as we finalize this draft.
Participation in the final consultation phase is critical to developing a
Sustainability Strategy that is relevant and meaningful. We want you to have
confidence in this strategy and to embrace its vision and goals.
For a copy of the draft Sustainability Strategy, please visit
www.umanitoba.ca/sustainability. To submit feedback or to learn how you can
be a part of the consultation process, please visit University of Manitoba -
Sustainability on Facebook, @SustainableUofM on Twitter, or send an email
directly to Maire McDermott, sustainability coordinator, at
sustainability(a)umanitoba.ca.
Sincerely,
A. John Sinclair Deborah J.
McCallum Joanne C. Keselman
Professor and Chair Vice-President
(Administration) Vice-President (Academic)
Sustainability Committee
and Provost