September 2026 - Nursing-midwifery - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Applications are now open for the Men's Gathering | Sept 30 to Oct 4 | Grand Rapids, MB
by Andrea Friesen 08 Sep '26

08 Sep '26

Applications are now open for the Men's Gathering for male students / students who identify as male! The gathering will take place between Wednesday, September 30 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Manitoba. Priority will be given to students who are able to leave by noon on Friday, October 2; however, later departures can be accommodated. I want to balance your class commitments while ensuring you have enough time to fully engage in the experience. Travel expenses, meals, and our contribution to the camp will be covered through the RBC Experiential Learning Travel Fund. If you are interested, please complete the application form. If you have previously attended a community gathering with me, you only need to provide your name and the date/time you are available to travel. Carpooling is encouraged. Apply here! Ndinawemaaganag (All my relations) Summer 2026<https://forms.office.com/r/ZkDAAS6ShJ> Participants can expect to: * Experience healing ceremonies such as sweat lodges, reiki, and cedar baths. * Take part in fun activities including bow-and-arrow and moose-calling competitions. * Learn about health and healing from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members. Learners will stay in rustic cabins and should bring their own bedding. Meals will be provided, and I anticipate plenty of delicious food such as local pickerel, stews, bannock, and more. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Mendez at (do not reply to this email): * Email: lisa.mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:lisa.mendez@umanitoba.ca> * Cell: 204-583-8841 Thank you! Lisa Mendez

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Nursing Grand Rounds with Dr. Sandra Lauck at noon on Zoom - All are welcome to join.
by Diana McMillan 08 Sep '26

08 Sep '26

Extending a warm welcome to you and your colleagues to join us at the Catalysts for Care 2026 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series! [cid:88df5478-8a0d-445e-9bed-633615c6cdf0] Date: September 8th 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Central Time), ZOOM presentation Presenter: Dr. Sandra Lauck, PhD, RN, FCAN FAAN FESC, St. Paul's Hospital Professorship in Cardiovascular Nursing at UBC, Associate Professor, Knowledge Exchange & Mobilization Scholar, UBC Clinician Scientist, & Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Lead, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. Title: Building a Sustainable Clinical Nurse Specialist Workforce: Evidence, Policy, and Implementation Lessons from British Columbia. ZOOM LINK: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/67469636246?pwd=fP8LBMtPIQ9Uozrzh5etcRjFU66VWM.1 UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS Tuesday October 13th, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. Dr. Heidi Fan, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Topic: Perceptions of Virtual Breastfeeding Support https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/65029600459?pwd=2xJ6HTYTrpvt4g7qiF1bAUbTYeQ8gq.1 Tuesday November 10th, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. Kurt Schwarz, MDiv, Spiritual Health Practitioner, Spiritual Health Dept, Health Sciences Centre (HSC), Winnipeg, MB; Melody Newcomb, MA, CCC, MTA, Music and Expressive Arts Therapist and Consultant, HSC, Winnipeg, MB; & Dr. Kendra Rieger, RN, PhD, Associate Professor and Health Research BC Scholar, Trinity Western University School of Nursing, Langley, BC. Title: Making Meaningful Connections through Arts-based Spiritual Care: An Interdisciplinary, Cooperative Investigation. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61631047674?pwd=pZxBZBJfSpifbojtrTUNexD2HsOaRJ.1 ARCHIVE LINK TO ALL RECORDED PRESENTATIONS: https://umanitoba.yuja.com/V/PlayList?node=4121225&a=1926463596&autoplay=1 The Clinical Chair Program, supported by the Health Sciences Centre, University of Manitoba College of Nursing, and the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, aims to foster clinically relevant research partnerships, networks and synergies fueling nursing research and clinical innovation, enhancing knowledge translation, and supporting improved patient outcomes. The goal of this free monthly virtual speaker series is the creation of a space for clinicians, researchers, scholars, and students to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and questions to spark ideas and connection to strengthen nursing research and practice, building a strong clinical nursing research and practice innovation community across Manitoba, and coast to coast to coast! Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Former Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada ** Please email as I am often working remotely or offsite. I live and work on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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Nursing Grand Rounds Tuesday September 8th on Zoom - Everyone is Welcome
by Diana McMillan 04 Sep '26

04 Sep '26

Extending a warm welcome to you and your colleagues to join us at the Catalysts for Care 2026 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series! [cid:5ea0b706-f7fd-46bc-930a-0050f1cde9ad][cid:dddcfb4d-2bfe-4022-90f3-b57b808f27c0] Date: September 8th, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Central Time), ZOOM presentation Presenters: Dr. Leah Lambert, PhD, RN, Senior Scientist, Nursing Research, Department of Clinical Research, BC Cancer Research Institute & Clinical Associate Professor, UBC School of Nursing; & Dr. Sandra Lauck, PhD, RN, FCAN FAAN FESC, St. Paul's Hospital Professorship in Cardiovascular Nursing at UBC, Associate Professor, Knowledge Exchange & Mobilization Scholar, UBC Clinician Scientist, & Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Lead, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. Title: Building a Sustainable Clinical Nurse Specialist Workforce: Evidence, Policy, and Implementation Lessons from British Columbia. ZOOM LINK: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/67469636246?pwd=fP8LBMtPIQ9Uozrzh5etcRjFU66VWM.1 UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS Tuesday October 13th, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. Dr. Heidi Fan, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Topic: Perceptions of Virtual Breastfeeding Support https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/65029600459?pwd=2xJ6HTYTrpvt4g7qiF1bAUbTYeQ8gq.1 Tuesday November 10th, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. Kurt Schwarz, MDiv, Spiritual Health Practitioner, Spiritual Health Dept, Health Sciences Centre (HSC), Winnipeg, MB; Melody Newcomb, MA, CCC, MTA, Music and Expressive Arts Therapist and Consultant, HSC, Winnipeg, MB; & Dr. Kendra Rieger, RN, PhD, Associate Professor and Health Research BC Scholar, Trinity Western University School of Nursing, Langley, BC. Title: Making Meaningful Connections through Arts-based Spiritual Care: An Interdisciplinary, Cooperative Investigation. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61631047674?pwd=pZxBZBJfSpifbojtrTUNexD2HsOaRJ.1 ARCHIVE LINK TO ALL RECORDED PRESENTATIONS: https://umanitoba.yuja.com/V/PlayList?node=4121225&a=1926463596&autoplay=1 The Clinical Chair Program, supported by the Health Sciences Centre, University of Manitoba College of Nursing, and the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, aims to foster clinically relevant research partnerships, networks and synergies fueling nursing research and clinical innovation, enhancing knowledge translation, and supporting improved patient outcomes. The goal of this free monthly virtual speaker series is the creation of a space for clinicians, researchers, scholars, and students to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and questions to spark ideas and connection to strengthen nursing research and practice, building a strong clinical nursing research and practice innovation community across Manitoba, and coast to coast to coast! Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Former Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada ** Please email as I am often working remotely or offsite. I live and work on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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UM General Bursary Application ---> deadline October 1
by Marie Jivan 02 Sep '26

02 Sep '26

Please do not reply to this email. Email your questions directly to marie.jivan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marie.jivan@umanitoba.ca> ___________________________________________________________________________ Hello, Midwifery and Nursing Learners! The UM General Bursary<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/bursaries> application is available in AURORA<aurora.umanitoba.ca>. Look for the Financial Aid and Awards card. The deadline to apply is October 1 @ 2359h. To be eligible for the UM general bursary program: * Demonstration of financial need * A minimum of 9 credit hours of course registration is required in both Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 terms * Most bursaries (in nursing) require a minimum DGPA of 2.5 All funding allocated is applied to Winter 2027 term tuition. Sites you may find useful: * Review this site for a listing of bursaries available<https://umanitoba.ca/nursing/student-experience/resources-undergraduate-stu…> specifically to College of Nursing students * Manitoba Student Aid<https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/applying-for-student-aid/program-updates.html> (aka government student loans) - Students should apply without delay if they require funding for the start of Fall classes. Best wishes, Marie Student Advisor College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Office 263 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 [Text Description automatically generated] Phone: 204.474.9955 marie.jivan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marie.jivan@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing

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FINAL CALL: Reminder to Sign Up for a Fireside Chat with Dr. Sheri Price (Limited Space)
by Keji Preston 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Dear Undergraduate Midwifery and Nursing Students, The College of Nursing is excited to welcome Dr. Sheri Price from Dalhousie University as part of the President's Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Program. Students are invited to participate in a special Fireside Chat with Undergraduate Students: September 14, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Room 370, Helen Glass Centre This session provides an opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Price and discuss interprofessional education, collaboration in healthcare, and student perspectives on team-based practice. Because this is intended to be an interactive discussion, participation is limited to 20 undergraduate students. Kindly register for the chat here<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW…> today, September 1st; participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, as food will be served. We also encourage students to attend Dr. Price's keynote presentation earlier in the day: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 100 St. Paul College Official program registration (see agenda attached) can be found here<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW…>. We look forward to seeing you there. Take care, Keji Preston (she/her) Events and Communications Coordinator College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba 89 Curry Place Office Phone: 204.474.7383 | Mobile Phone: 204.914.3930 [cid:d3f6e07e-4d85-4636-936f-33856781c9b0] keji.preston(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:keji.preston@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing<http://umanitoba.ca/nursing> I live, learn, and work on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Ininiwak, and Denesuline people, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I also gratefully acknowledge Shoal Lake 40 First Nation and Treaty 3 Territory, whose waters sustain Winnipeg and provide its electricity. I am committed to ongoing learning, decolonial action, and supporting Indigenous sovereignty and justice. Take care, Keji Preston (she/her) Events and Communications Coordinator College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba 89 Curry Place Office Phone: 204.474.7383 | Mobile Phone: 204.914.3930 [cid:56301148-68ab-4c80-b365-7428ec6f8141] keji.preston(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:keji.preston@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing<http://umanitoba.ca/nursing> I live, learn, and work on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Ininiwak, and Denesuline people, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I also gratefully acknowledge Shoal Lake 40 First Nation and Treaty 3 Territory, whose waters sustain Winnipeg and provide its electricity. I am committed to ongoing learning, decolonial action, and supporting Indigenous sovereignty and justice.

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