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Join us in an escape room: Feb 25th, 5:30-6:30 (Bannatyne campus)
by Laura MacDonald 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

Hello We are trialing an escape room on Wednesday, Feb 25th, 5:30-6:30 PM and hope to have 20 RFHS students join us. Students would be placed in interprofessional teams for the escape room. The escape room, we anticipate, will take about 30 minutes. The teams would then participate in a facilitated debrief immediately following the escape room. Pizza will be served. We aim to put the fun in learning and would really appreciate your input. Please see the attached poster for the QR code to register for the escape room. Registration closes Feb 20th, 2026. On behalf of the escape room interprofessional collaboration planning team, Laura MacDonald, RDH, PhD (she/her) School of Dental Hygiene Associate Professor Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/dentistry/index.html> 780 Bannatyne Ave., and College Lead, Office of Interprofessional Collaboration<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/education/ipc/about_ipc.html> Rady Faculty Health Sciences [cid:image001.png@01DC9C18.35DB39A0] University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Laura.MacDonald(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.MacDonald@umanitoba.ca> I acknowledge that 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. I respect the treaties made on these territories.I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present. With a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration, I move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities.In all my actions, I am grounded in salutogenesis and aim to contribute to health creation within places and settings where people live, learn, play, work, and love.

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Application open for Ndinawemaaganag: opportunity to participate in an interprofessional community engagement experience within a rural or remote Indigenous community, Summer 2026
by Laura MacDonald 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Hello, On behalf of Lisa Mendez, Office of Interprofessional Collaboration, RFHS, I am letting you know of this experiential learning opportunity engaging with rural or remote Indigenous communities. Importantly, do check your academic program calendars for any conflicts. Please read below. Laura MacDonald, RDH, PhD (she/her) School of Dental Hygiene Associate Professor Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/dentistry/index.html> 780 Bannatyne Ave., and College Lead, Office of Interprofessional Collaboration<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/education/ipc/about_ipc.html> Rady Faculty Health Sciences [cid:image004.png@01DC9AAC.01BC1CB0] University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Laura.MacDonald(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.MacDonald@umanitoba.ca> I acknowledge that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene, and Inuit, and on the national homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the treaties made on these territories. I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present. With a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration, I move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities. In all my actions, I am grounded in salutogenesis and aim to contribute to health creation within places and settings where people live, learn, play, work, and love. From Lisa: Applications are now open for "Ndinawemaaganag" a unique opportunity to participate in an interprofessional community engagement experience within a rural or remote Indigenous community in summer 2026. Ndinawemaaganag (All my relations) Summer 2026 - Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/ZkDAAS6ShJ> The program was named Ndinawemaaganag by Elder Margaret Lavallee and translates to "All My Relations." This meaning speaks to the connections the students make with the community, each other, and the land and guides the interprofessional and social accountability opportunities within this program for Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. The experiences are all directed by the community partners to provide opportunities for students to learn about their community, its people, and health and well-being. Some of the experiences are anchored in a Sundance ceremony, while others include opportunities to spend time in their nursing stations and health centres. All experiences include land based experiences. Some experiences involve camping with the community while in others, students will stay in cabins on the water (and in some you'll do both!). All communities have road access, however in some scenarios students may fly. All expenses (travel, food, accommodations, ceremonial contributions etc) are covered by the RBC Experiential Learning Travel Fund. Sundances:<https://news.umanitoba.ca/sundances-offer-students-crash-course-in-culture/> For the various sundances, we play important helper roles (picking/preparing medicines, cutting trees, building the lodge, helping the kitchen staff with communal meals, assisting with cleanup). In most cases we camp with the community, however there is an option to commute to the Blacksmith Sundance (near Spruce Woods) or stay in a hotel in The Pas for the Opaskwayak. Ideally students will be available from early Friday morning to help build with lodge and then Saturday and Sunday to support/observe/participate in other ceremonies within the sundance. * Blacksmith Sundance (Spruce Woods): June 11-14, 2026 * Opaskwayak Sundance (OCN/The Pas): July 2-5, 2026 * Shallow Bay Sundance (Grand Rapids): July 9-12, 2026 * York Landing Sundance (York Landing) August 6-9, 2026 * Sakitowin Sundance (Cross Lake/Pimicikamak): August 20-23, 2026 * Two Spirit Sundance (Near Portage): To be confirmed Longer community experiences: There are communities offering one or two-week opportunities: Norway House: Students will have a wholistic opportunity to learn about the community and health and well-being. Students will spend time in the newly built Health Centre of Excellence, in community programing, and in land-based experiences. Expect to spend time on and around the water and to be in ceremony. Students will be in community for the Indigenous Peoples day. Accommodations are a cabin on the water. Priority will be given to students who can attend for 2 weeks, however one week options may be available to accommodate clinical/academic schedules. Grand Rapids: Students will have a wholistic opportunity to learn about the community and health and well-being. Students will spend the first week at the nursing station and with the community health programs. The weekend will spent at the Shallow Bay sundance. Week two is scheduled based on opportunities available and student preference (may involve the nursing station, a land based camp, treaty days etc). Accommodations are a cabin on the water during the week and camping on the weekend. Priority will be given to students who can attend for 2 weeks, however one week options may be available. Tobacco camp (SERDC)<https://serdc.mb.ca/health/commercial-tobacco-reduction-strategy> in the Whiteshell: Students will be helpers at a camp for youth where the focus is to provide smoking cessation strategies, teachings re: traditional uses of tobacco/cultural practices, and harm reduction/health promotion strategies. Youth come from the communities in the South East Region to Brereton Lake in the Whiteshell; students will stay in cabins. Norway House Cree Nation: June 15-26, 2026 Grand Rapids: July 6-17, 2026 Tobacco Camp: August 10-14, 2026 (anticipated, not yet confirmed) Why is this being offered? The RFHS is committed to offering interprofessional education to enhance the provision of integrated care, and is dedicated to actively building and enhancing partnerships to contribute to the communities it serves, including Indigenous Health partnerships, for collaborative care. What costs will be covered? Costs for students' travel, food and accommodations will be covered by the RBC Health Sciences Student Travel Initiative. What is the deadline to apply? The first deadline to apply will be Monday April 6th at which point Lisa will begin confirming matches. The application will continue to stay open as long as spaces remain for students. Where will students stay? How will they get there? Depending on the experience, students will either stay in the professional accommodations at the health centre, a hotel, or a cabin in the area. If attending a sundance it is likely you will camp with the community. Camping equipment is available if needed. Students will either fly or drive to the experience; carpooling will occur where possible. Will students receive credit for this experience? In most cases these experiences do not contribute to a specific course. For UGME students, the experience is approved as an "Early Exposure" if the hour requirement is met. Who can apply? Students enrolled in the health profession programs in any of the five Colleges of the RFHS who have completed at least one term of their program are eligible are prioritized. If space permits, students from other programs outside of Rady may be considered. Where can I get more information? General questions about this opportunity can be directed to the RFHS Collaborative Healthcare Practice Lead Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca>. Updates will be posted here: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c… Quotes from previous students: It was amazing to see how significant the ceremony was for the people and their connection to the land. With each ceremony done, there were many lessons to be learned, but one important lesson was how well the non-pharmacological intervention assisted the Indigenous people in healing and coping with their grief. These ceremonies were beautiful and moving, and I felt honored to be a part of them. The value of such spiritual practice was clear to me and helped show me that there is a great need for our society to support people to look after their own and their community's spiritual wellbeing. This weekend was one of the most memorable experiences I have had throughout my time at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. There were many powerful learnings that I would have never experienced inside a classroom nor reading through books. It was evident to me that a sense of belonging in community, language, culture and traditions have a huge role to play in healing. If you are considering this experience but are on the fence, just go for it... this experience has been one of the most valuable to me as a person and professional, as it has given me insight into Indigenous culture, health care in the North, and interprofessional practice that I could not have gotten anywhere else. [cid:image001.png@01DB9CE0.7B5D96E0] [cid:image002.png@01DB9CE0.7B5D96E0] Lisa Mendez, O.T. Reg. (MB) Collaborative Health Care Practice Lead Office of Interprofessional Collaboration Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:image003.png@01DB9CE0.7B5D96E0] Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: DH3 Bake Sale
by Susan Petras 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

For your info. Susan From: Bernadette Franco <Bernadette.Franco(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 8:25 AM To: 'dental-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <dental-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; Dental Grad Students <dental-grad-students(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; dental-hygiene-year2(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; dental-hygiene-year3(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: DH3 Bake Sale [cid:image001.jpg@01DC9A65.CFCF0E60] Bernadette Franco Department Assistant School of Dental Hygiene, and Dept. of Oral Biology [cid:image002.png@01DC9A65.CFCF0E60] D212-780 Bannatyne Avenue (204) 789-3683 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada OUT OF OFFICE ALERT: February 13, 16, 20, 23, 2026

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Research Day Attendance
by John Perry 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

Good morning Undergraduate Dentistry Students, Please be reminded of Research Day occurring tomorrow from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in Theatre A. Lectures, preclinical labs, and clinics have been cancelled so that you, with the exception of those D4 students on external rotation, can attend the event. Please ensure that you have signed-in at the registration desk located on the concourse level in front of Theatre A between 8:00 and 8:15 am tomorrow morning. Looking forward to seeing everyone then. JP John B. Perry, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C) Acting Associate Dean (Academic) Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba D113C 780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Tel: 204-795-5536 Fax: 204-789-3912 www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry<http://www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry> [cid:image001.png@01DC6545.8A74C710] From: John Perry Sent: December 12, 2025 7:16 AM To: Dentistry undergrad <dental-undergrad-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Prashen Chelikani <Prashen.Chelikani(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kathy Yerex <Katherine.Yerex(a)umanitoba.ca>; Ayesha Saleem <Ayesha.Saleem(a)umanitoba.ca>; Trenna Reeve <Trenna.Reeve(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mary Bertone <Mary.Bertone(a)umanitoba.ca>; Anastasia Cholakis <Anastasia.Cholakis(a)umanitoba.ca>; '<dental-ft-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>'(dental-ft-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) <dental-ft-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Research Day Attendance Good morning Undergraduate Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Students, The College of Dentistry/School of Dental Hygiene Research Day will be occurring on Thursday, January 29 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in Theatre A. Undergraduate clinics, preclinical labs and lectures, with the exception of D4 external clinical rotations and DH2 lecture/lab, have been cancelled that morning so that undergraduate students can attend the research presentations. Please refer to your academic schedules as you will be expected to be in attendance. Research Day is an opportunity to showcase the exceptional research/scholarly activities of our BScDent students, residents, graduate students, research associates, postdoctoral fellows, research technicians, research assistants, and academic researchers. A detailed agenda of the Day's events will be sent closer to the date. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 29th in support of our College's researchers. JP John B. Perry, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C) Acting Associate Dean (Academic) Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba D113C 780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Tel: 204-795-5536 Fax: 204-789-3912 www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry<http://www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry> [cid:image001.png@01DC6545.8A74C710]

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IPE Session, Jan 23, 2026, 3-5 PM
by Laura MacDonald 20 Jan '26

20 Jan '26

Hello Dent 1, I am looking forward to the interprofessional education (IPE) session this Friday, January 23rd, from 3-5 PM. We will be starting promptly at 3 PM. Please ensure you are seated with your IPE teammates. We have kept you with the same teammates as for the September 19th, 2025 IPE session. The session is embedded in DENT 1202 Early Clinical Experiences. Attendance is mandatory and will be shared with your course coordinator. The planning team for this IPE session is excited to partner again with Shared Health and the George and Fay Yee Center for Healthcare Innovation. We are using the same format as for September 19th, 2025. Your team will hear two lived experiences from patient/family advisors, different than the people who shared their stories in September. Your team will huddle to prepare questions for the presenters. Huddling is a common means of communicating amongst team members, and hence, we are using the strategy to simulate team function. Here is your team number and room assignment: Team # Rm # 1 Abbasi Hirad Apotex 071 2 Arshad Fizza 3 Babaie Sahand 4 Ball Kallie 5 Chon Ji-Sup (Jacob) 6 Dean Aneka Theatre C 7 Dionne-floc'h Annick 8 Friesen Nathan 9 Gan Elisa 10 Gill Harneet 11 Guan Michael Apotex 264 12 Hu Fanghua (Jocelyn) 13 Jo Jeongheum 14 Kim Geonwoo (Vincent) 15 Lindenbach Myles 16 Megalli Sandy Theatre E 17 Newsham Cara 18 Powell Kaila 19 Rebeck Katie 20 Riyazi Sara 21 Rodriguez Portelles Daylen Apotex 050 22 Sehgal Kunvarpal Singh (Kunvar) 23 Shin Jeonguk (Chris) 24 Shwaluk Madeleine (Maddie) 25 Shwaluk Paige 26 Strang Jake Apotex 164 27 Thomas Mallory 28 Tomajian Abdo-Jose 29 Viznyak Andrew Laura MacDonald, RDH, PhD (she/her) School of Dental Hygiene Associate Professor Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/dentistry/index.html> 780 Bannatyne Ave., and College Lead, Office of Interprofessional Collaboration<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/education/ipc/about_ipc.html> Rady Faculty Health Sciences [cid:image001.png@01DC8A2F.386CC260] University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Laura.MacDonald(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.MacDonald@umanitoba.ca> I acknowledge that 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. I respect the treaties made on these territories.I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present. With a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration, I move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities.In all my actions, I am grounded in salutogenesis and aim to contribute to health creation within places and settings where people live, learn, play, work, and love.

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BSc Dent Program Registration
by Dawn Silva 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

The following email is being sent on behalf of Dr. P. Chelikani Hello Dent1 students: If you are interested in pursuing a BSc (Dent) program please reach out to Dental Faculty: https://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/research#our-researchers Once you identify and discuss with a faculty member, they will submit the application. The deadline to submit by the faculty member is January 22 (Thursday), 2026. Thanks, Prashen Prashen Chelikani (he/him) PhD, FRSB Associate Dean (Research) Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Professor, Depts of Oral Biology, Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Physiology and Pathophysiology Director, Grants Development Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba D319, 780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 CANADA Ph: 204-789-3539 Lab: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~chelikan/ Twitter: @Chelikanilab MCSB: https://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/manitoba-chemosensory-biology-research-group The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Undergraduate Dental Student Registration Information - MDA Convention
by John Perry 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

Good morning Undergraduate Dental Students, The Manitoba Dental Association has once again graciously extended an invitation to all undergraduate dental students to attend, free of charge, the 2026 MDA Annual Convention & Trade Show (Prairie Lights Dental Convention) to be held at the RBC Convention Centre. The Convention offers valuable opportunities for professional learning, development, and collegial interactions. D4 students, with the exception of those on external rotations, are exempt from College clinics and lectures on Friday, April 17, 2026 so that they may attend the Convention. D4 student Conference attendance that day is therefore expected. Please refer to your academic schedule. All undergraduate dental students are invited to attend the Convention on Saturday, April 18, 2006, which includes the mandatory MDA Mentorship Convention Lunch and Presentations to be held from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Please review the attached Conference details, including dates and registration information. Please register prior to the Early Bird deadline of February 28, 2026. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Convention. JP John B. Perry, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C) Acting Associate Dean (Academic) Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba D113C 780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Tel: 204-795-5536 Fax: 204-789-3912 www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry<http://www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry> [cid:image001.png@01DC8143.95FD7540]

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Dr. Sunil Mutalik classes
by Jean Lyon 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

To Dent 2 and Dent 1 students and class presidents Please be advised that Dr. Sunil Mutalik will be away for personal reasons from Monday 5th January to Wednesday 14th January 2026 inclusive. Consequently, the DDSS1110 Radiology lecture from 9:00-9:50am and the DDSS2110 Radiology lecture from 1:00-1:50pm are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Please also note Dr. Sunil Mutalik's absence if you have any other meetings scheduled during that time. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis (Pronouns: She/Her/Elle) Dean Dr Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Email: Anastasia.Cholakis(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Anastasia.Cholakis@umanitoba.ca> [signature_1849138889] Jean Lyon Ms. Jean Lyon IDDP Coordinator/Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Tel: 204-977-5611 Vacation alerts: January 12, January 23, January 26, February 6, February 11, February 16, February 27, March 6, March 19, March 20 The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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05 Jan '26

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How Can I Treat Loose Watery Bowel Issues at Home?
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05 Jan '26

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