May 2026 - Nursing-staff - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

College Council Agenda Package - May 26, 2026 - HYBRID
by Nursing DeansOffice 25 May '26

25 May '26

Dear CoN Staff, Please find attached the agenda package for the upcoming college council meeting scheduled to hold Tuesday May 26, 2026. If you are able to attend in-person, please join us in Room 224 Education Building. A zoom link is available if you would like to attend virtually. Please find the details below. Zoom Details: Topic: College of Nursing - College Council Time: May 26, 2026 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/68260766545?pwd=mNVXFtRjijtGhYK8PMTXUXOkdV3Ayz.1 Meeting ID: 682 6076 6545 Passcode: 088403 --- One tap mobile +14388097799,,68260766545#,,,,*088403# Canada +15873281099,,68260766545#,,,,*088403# Canada --- Join by SIP • 68260766545(a)zmca.us Passcode: 088403 Join instructions https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meetings/68260766545/invitations?signature=jKFsyV… Many thanks in advance for your participation. Please take a minute to share your thoughts on the Monthly Dean's Corner by filling out this anonymous survey<https://forms.office.com/r/zcwJhsxKX1>. We appreciate your feedback! [cid:01d5ded5-4877-4420-a51b-4a9a53e45dbc] Kind regards, Dayo Akinola (she/her) Executive Assistant to the Dean, Governance & Executive Coordination College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba 204-474-9920 [um_logo_email_signature] nursing.deansoffice(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nursing.deansoffice@umanitoba.ca>

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Invitation: CMHA Co-Production Meeting on Mental Health Coaching – May 21
by Keji Preston 19 May '26

19 May '26

Dear Faculty Members, The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Across Manitoba has invited our College of Nursing expertise to participate in an upcoming co-production meeting for their BounceBack Program. The focus of the session is to explore the expansion and integration of mental health coaching within community services. They are specifically seeking input and perspectives from our nursing professionals and educators. Meeting Details: Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: 930 Portage Avenue (In-person) Parking: Available on Lenore Street, Preston Avenue, and Ruby Street. Refreshments will be provided. If you or a colleague have expertise or research interests in community mental health outreach and are interested in attending this discussion, please RSVP directly to Grace Weinfortner at <mailto:gweinfortner@cmhamb.ca> gweinfortner(a)cmhamb.ca<mailto:gweinfortner@cmhamb.ca> (or call 204-982-6135) as soon as possible to confirm your spot. Thank you for considering this valuable community engagement opportunity. Take care, Keji Preston (She/Her) Assistant to the Operations Manager College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Office 312 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 [cid:85c34835-29df-4d3a-8db1-e7436ab6bef6] Office Phone: 204.474.7383 | Mobile Phone: 204.914.3930 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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Is pursuing a nursing degree tough?
by Jack Hopper 15 May '26

15 May '26

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Invitation: National initiatives to address racism and improve cultural safety – June 8 Webinar
by Dayo Akinola 13 May '26

13 May '26

This message is sent on behalf of Melanie MacKinnon, Executive director, Ongomiizwin - Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing Good afternoon, Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing and Shared Health Manitoba invite you to join us for the upcoming webinar, National initiatives to address racism and improve cultural safety, presented in partnership with Health Standards Organization (HSO), the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), and Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC). This session will give you an opportunity to prepare for and understand your own and your organization’s readiness to address Indigenous‑specific racism and cultural safety. You will also hear from three national organizations as they share how their aligned initiatives support meaningful, system‑level change across healthcare systems. The full session description is attached. Who should attend: This session is intended for senior health leadership, health management, Human Resources, quality improvement professionals, leadership and management teams, accreditation leads, social accountability teams, equity, diversity, and inclusion professionals, and anyone working in Indigenous health. Webinar Details Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dLRmpiKtem We hope you can join us for this important conversation. Renata Castro (she/her) Community Engagement and Events Coordinator Ongomiizwin - Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba 727 McDermot Avenue - 140A Brodie Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3P5 Phone number: (204) 770-4641 Website: https://umanitoba.ca/ongomiizwin/ [cid:1e5551ac-97f1-418a-bb66-f69b46701da4]

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Your Invitation to Lavender Graduation 2026
by Kellie Thiessen 11 May '26

11 May '26

Dear Faculty and Staff, On behalf of the Queer & Trans Graduate Student Group, I would like to formally invite you to Lavender Graduation 2026. Please see the attached invitation. To RSVP for Lavender Graduation 2026, please e-mail Mikayla Hunter (She/They) at hunterm7(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:hunterm7@myumanitoba.ca>. Thank you! Kellie Thiessen, RM, RN, PhD Dean, Associate Professor College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Helen Glass Centre for Nursing 89 Curry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Clinician Scientist, Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba [cid:33b33fef-53aa-4672-8c23-d1045a5bf25c] Tel: 204-474-7821 Fax: 204-474-7682 Email: kellie.thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kellie.thiessen@umanitoba.ca> 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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OIPC Lunch and Learn: From Ideas to Impact: Building Interprofessional Simulation with CAN SIM
by Dayo Akinola 06 May '26

06 May '26

[RFHS logo] From Ideas to Impact: Building Interprofessional Simulation with CAN‑SIM The Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC) is pleased to welcome Jane Tyerman <https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/nursing/our-professors/jane-…> Co‑President of the Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators using Simulation (CAN‑SIM<https://can-sim.ca/about-me/>), as the speaker for this Lunch and Learn session, 12-1 PM, on Friday, May 8th, 2026. Jane will highlight CAN‑SIM’s evolution, sharing how its vision and mission have empowered educators to design, collaborate on, and deliver simulation‑based learning across healthcare professions. Whether you are new to simulation or an experienced educator, this session offers inspiration, practical insight, and opportunities for connection. You may even find yourself enjoying the last bite of your lunch, thinking about embedding an existing CAN-SIM simulation into your teaching—or collaborating to create a new one through CAN‑SIM’s developmental workshops and collaborative community. Jane will be presenting in person in the Frederic Gaspard Theatre at the Bannatyne Campus, with the session linked to Room 348, Helen Glass Centre, Fort Garry Campus. Please feel free to join from either location, or virtually via Zoom using the link below: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66378490676?pwd=fXLAH7bsnQ6SIK3Dbrrli8eMMYzF7b.1 On behalf of the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC), 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:274ee9ac-a30e-4aae-8578-53f90e6132e8] 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.

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Our Condolences
by Rebecca Harasym 04 May '26

04 May '26

Hi Academics, Support Staff, Nursing Staff, and Leadership, I’m writing to share the sad news that Linda Townsend’s mother has passed away. Linda will be taking some time away from work to be with her family during this difficult period. Our condolences go out to Linda and her family during this difficult time. ❤️ Sincerely, Rebecca Harasym Executive Assistant to the Dean College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 [cid:f21a9c6d-2970-43a8-bc42-3955e2e73837] rebecca.harasym(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rebecca.harasym@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing

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