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Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series - Current Developments Concerning UNDRIP And the Law - February 26 - 12 to 1:30 pm
by Dean Environment 27 Jan '26

27 Jan '26

***Shared on Behalf of the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)*** The Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) invites you to join us for a conversation on current developments related to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the law. We are pleased to feature insights from scholars Jeremy Patzer, Brenda Gunn, and Dr. Warren Bernauer. Date: February 26, 2026 Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. Location: Architecture Atrium, 216 John A. Russell Building, Fort Garry Campus A light lunch will be provided. To register: Please click on this Link<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uGB…> or scan the barcode included below and attached. For questions, email Naithan.Lagace(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Naithan.Lagace@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DC8C53.C0949750] Danielle Lang Executive Assistant to the Vice-President (Indigenous) (HR and Events) and Associate Vice-President (Indigenous) Research and Academic 202 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle, Wpg. MB. R3T 2N2 (431) 334-6024 www.umanitoba.ca/indigenous<http://www.umanitoba.ca/indigenous> 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. [cid:image002.png@01DC8C53.C0949750]

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Wallace Building Fire Alarm - Safe To Return
by Nick Lupky 23 Jan '26

23 Jan '26

Hello Riddell Faculty staff and students, I hope you weren't too cold waiting for an update! The recently set off fire alarm has been inspected by the firefighting crew that came by. They've let us know that it is now safe to return to the building, and you can resume whatever you were working on before. If I hear more information about the incident, I'll be sure to send updates. Thanks, Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 *This message is available in alternate formats upon request. 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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UM Food Bank Concert Night: Rocking for a Cause Returns Feb 13
by Nick Lupky 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Sayam Gupta, University of Manitoba Food Bank Coordinator. We’re excited to announce that the UM Food Bank Concert: Rocking with a Cause is back - and this year it’s sweeter than ever! Event details: Date: Friday, February 13 Doors open: 5:30 PM | Concert starts: 6:00 PM Location: John J. Conklin Theatre | 3rd Floor, Taché Arts Centre For just $10, the ticket includes: 🎤 Live music 🍕 Free food with your ticket 🎁 Prizes 💸 3 chance to win $500 toward tuition Enjoy a Valentine’s-themed evening of live music, community, and giving back. All proceeds will go toward supporting the UM Food Bank and the students it serves. 🎟️Tickets are now live: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/um-food-bank-concert-rocking-with-a-cause-tick… Tickets are limited, and based on last year’s response, we encourage you to purchase early. We hope to see you there Sayam Gupta | Food Bank Coordinator foodbank(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:foodbank@umanitoba.ca> | 204-474-9850 University of Manitoba Food Bank 518 University Centre | UM Fort Garry Campus Hours of operation | Monday to Friday| 10:00am-4:00pm Website: https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/u-m-food-bank Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Free Event | Arctic Resonance: Science, Film, Live Music + Q&A
by Nick Lupky 19 Jan '26

19 Jan '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Aditya Gandhi. Hi everyone, You’re warmly invited to Arctic Resonance, a free science communication event that brings together Arctic research, film, and live improvised music. Arctic Resonance is a collaboration between the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources and the Desautels Faculty of Music. The event features original visual material drawn from Arctic fieldwork and scientific research — including field videos from the Arctic, whale drone footage, eelgrass surveys, iceberg and sea ice model animations, and Arctic Ocean current visualizations — presented in a short film/documentary format. During the performance, students from the Desautels Faculty of Music’s eXperimental Improv Ensemble will create a live, improvised musical score in real time, responding to the visuals as they unfold. The goal is to explore new ways of communicating Arctic science in a more accessible, emotional, and engaging way through sound and image. Following the performance, there will be time for a Q&A and open discussion, where audience members are encouraged to ask questions about the research, the fieldwork, and the purpose behind the visual material and filming (e.g., drone footage, ecological surveys, and modeling outputs). 📍 Location: Desautels Concert Hall (150 Dafoe Road) 🕧 Time: January 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM 🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the community A poster with more details is attached. We hope you’ll join us! Best regards, Aditya Gandhi

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Winter 2026 Newsletter - Request for Content
by Nick Lupky 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Hello Riddell Faculty, If I haven't already had the chance to speak with you, I want to wish you a Happy New Year! This email is a formal request for content to be submitted for the upcoming Winter 2026 Newsletter. You may use the attached form if you like, or you can send me an email and/or message on Teams if that's easier. I would also be happy to receive any unique photos from the field or lab, or anything you've found interesting in the last few months! The deadline to submit content is February 6th, 2026. If you have something coming up that you want to include that comes after this date, let me know and we may be able to work something out. Thanks, and have a great weekend! Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 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. Want to stay up to date with everything coming from the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources? Check out the following link: https://linktr.ee/riddellfaculty

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Upcoming Research Seminar - Faculty of Science
by Nick Lupky 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

Hello Riddell Faculty, Please check out the attached poster for details on an upcoming seminar from the Faculty of Science. This presentation is titled "Understanding environmental reactions of PFAS and other contaminants for a more sustainable world", and will be shared by Shira Joudan on Friday, January 30th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in 204 Armes. Please share with your networks as you see fit. Thanks, and have a great day! Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 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. Want to stay up to date with everything coming from the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources? Check out the following link: https://linktr.ee/riddellfaculty

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SAVE THE DATE - March 10th Anti-ableism, Accessibility, and Human Rights
by Dean Environment 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

Good morning, Please save the date and time - March 10th, 10 am - 2 pm! We are organizing an event on anti-ableism, accessibility, and human rights on March 10, and we are hoping you can join us! The event will take place from 10 am - 2 pm in the Fireside Lounge at University Centre. Stay tuned for further details! Regards, Amy Zhang (she/her) EDI Coordinator to Vice-Provost (Equity), Office of Equity Transformation Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 [cid:image001.png@01DC84AC.90DD8430]

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Launch of the Momentum Mentorship Program
by Dean Environment 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

Good morning, The attached memo regarding the launch of the Momentum Mentorship Program is being sent on behalf of Dr. Tracey Peter, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs). Please circulate to your units as appropriate. Thanks, Jill [University of Manitoba Company Logo] Jill Bonner Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 208 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 PH: 204.474.8170 FAX: 204.275.1160 Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca> Chat with me in Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Jill.Christie@umanitoba.ca&top…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request. This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original.

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Position Advertisement - Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
by Dean Environment 18 Dec '25

18 Dec '25

The attached advertisement for the position of Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is being shared on behalf of Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and Chair, Presidential Advisory Committee for the appointment of a new Dean of the Faculty. Please share widely as appropriate. Thank you. [University of Manitoba Company Logo] Kelly Pokorny Smilinski Executive Assistant to the Acting Dean, Dr. Mark Hanson Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources 495 Wallace Building 125 Dysart Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 PH: 431.323.4218 Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Pokorny@umanitoba.ca> Upcoming Vacation: December 22, 23 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner.

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Reminder: Complete your mandatory anti-racism by December 31, 2025
by Nick Lupky 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

From: UM Human Resources <HR(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:HR@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM To: all-employees(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:all-employees@lists.umanitoba.ca> <all-employees(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:all-employees@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Reminder: Complete your mandatory anti-racism by December 31, 2025 [cid:image001.png@01DC4CB5.D3F347C0] This message is being sent on behalf of Human Resources and Tina Chen, Vice-Provost (Equity) Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of the calendar year, this message serves as an important reminder to complete the Government of Manitoba’s mandatory anti-racism training by December 31, 2025. All university employees including full-time and part-time faculty and staff are required to complete the Government of Manitoba’s annual anti-racism training, in accordance with provincial legislation. The foundational anti-racism course is available in UM Learn and takes approximately two to three hours to complete. The interactive course includes slides, videos, resources, and an optional self-reflection journal. Completion of this training is automatically recorded in VIP. Once employees complete this foundational course, they can fulfil the annual training requirement in future years by either repeating this course or completing the UM Continuing Anti-Racism Training plus self-reported completion of a UM anti-racism learning opportunity. Full details on this option will be communicated in early 2026. To take the course: * Log in to UM Learn<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/home>. * Go to the Discover tab and search for MB Govt Ant-Racism Mandatory Training. * If you cannot find the course in Discover, click the hamburger menu (nine square dots at the top) to search for and access the course. * Complete the course by December 31, 2025. Next steps for supervisors: * Supervisors are asked to check the course completion of their team by accessing the course completion summary report in VIP. Instructions and screenshots are available on [docx icon] HR’s Intranet<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/um-intranet-vip-support/_layou…>. * Please follow up with team members who have not completed the mandatory training as soon as possible. Helpful resources: * Full information, including how to access the training module in UM Learn, is available on HR’s Intranet.<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-hr-equity-diversity-and-…> * Introducing UM’s Anit-Racism Learning Framework<https://news.umanitoba.ca/what-spurs-you-to-help-dismantle-racism/> (UM Today) * Anti-racism at UM (Office of Equity Transformation website),<https://umanitoba.ca/equity-transformation/anti-racism> including the Anit-Racism Learning Framework Questions? * Review the guide on HR’s Intranet<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-hr-equity-diversity-and-…>. * Email general or technical inquiries to: antiracism_training(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:antiracism_training@umanitoba.ca> Thank you for your commitment to anti-racism at the University of Manitoba. This message is available in alternate formats upon request to HR(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:HR@umanitoba.ca>.

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