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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: 2026 Summer Institute for Literacy in Indigenous Content
by Dean Environment 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

***Shared on behalf of Cary Miller, Indigenous Studies*** Greetings campus community, I am pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Institute for Literacy in Indigenous Content. This year marks the 7th annual offering of the program, which has supported more than 500 participants in successfully completing the training. The Institute will run Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., May 12 to July 28. Research demonstrates that learning of this nature is most effective when delivered over an extended period rather than as a one-time event. With this in mind, we encourage participants to attend as many sessions as possible. Participants that successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion recognizing their professional development. Most sessions will be held via Zoom and will be recorded for those who may need to catch up. However, two sessions will be held in person and will not be recorded. These in‑person commitments include: * May 12 at Migizi Agamik, Fort Garry Campus * A full day in community at Brokenhead Reserve (transportation provided to and from the Fort Garry Campus; exact date to be confirmed) The Zoom link will be available on the UMLearn course site. There is no cost to participate. The purpose of the Summer Institute is to support the implementation of TRC Call to Action #57, which calls upon public servants to receive education on the history of Indigenous peoples, including residential schools, Treaties, Indigenous rights, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous law, and Indigenous–Crown relations. The training also incorporates skills‑based learning in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti‑racism. In addition, the Institute is designed to assist faculty in integrating Indigenous content into their courses—an expectation outlined in the University of Manitoba’s current strategic plan. Through discussion and practical guidance, participants will explore topics such as selecting course materials, developing syllabi, and facilitating conversations about race in the classroom. We encourage Deans and supervisors to recognize participation in this program as part of employees’ professional development. The Summer Institute is open to both faculty and staff.Registration is now open. Due to planned field trips and in‑person components, enrollment will be capped at 80 participants, so we encourage you to register early. Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content for UM Faculty and Staff – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/rFtZph88C5> Further information can be found below: https://umtoday.ca/stories/awareness-action You will receive an email confirming your enrollment as well as receive access to the UMLearn site for the course. Dainielle 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:image001.png@01DCAA35.D98653C0]

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Fw: Call for Nominations – 2027 Trudeau Foundation Fellowships (internal deadline: March 20, 2026)
by Sadia Ishaq 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Dear all, The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation – 2027 Fellowships competition<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/fellowship/> is open for nominations. Pls send your nomination to (brent.deere(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:brent.deere@umanitoba.ca>) by March 20, 2026, and refer to message below for more information. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: Brent Deere <Brent.Deere(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:41 AM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] Call for Nominations – 2027 Trudeau Foundation Fellowships (internal deadline: March 20, 2026) Dear ADRs/RLOs, I am writing to inform you of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation – 2027 Fellowships competition<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/fellowship/>. The Fellowship recognizes senior scholars who demonstrate exceptional creativity, leadership, and commitment in the humanities and social sciences. Fellows are selected for their contributions to addressing pressing social issues, advancing innovative ideas, mentoring graduate students, and engaging meaningfully beyond the academy. Additional details are available in the attached guidelines. Program Overview * Up to four (4) Fellows are elected annually for a three-year mandate. * Candidates must be nominated by their home university (direct applications are not accepted). * Canadian universities with one or more doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences may submit up to three (3) nominations per year. * The Fellowship is valued at $300,000 per Fellow, including: * $70,000 as a prize; * $50,000 as a research grant; * Up to $100,000 as an additional research grant; * Up to one (1) year of teaching buy-out ($80,000 paid to the university). The Fellow’s home institution may retain up to 10% of research grant funds for administrative costs, and annual financial reporting is required. Beyond the active three-year term, the Fellowship remains an honorary lifetime appointment within the Foundation’s community. Fellowship Expectations and Candidate Profile Fellows are: * Senior academics in Canada holding a full-time tenured appointment at or near the rank of Full Professor, with a national or international reputation; * Scholars in the middle phase of their academic career (recognizing that career trajectories and interruptions vary); * Leaders addressing socially significant issues aligned with one or more of the Foundation’s four themes: * Human Rights and Dignity * Responsible Citizenship * Canada and the World * People and Their Natural Environment * Researchers proposing innovative, socially significant projects that push intellectual boundaries and demonstrate potential for transformative impact; * Demonstrably committed mentors of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars; * Scholars with a strong record of academic excellence, including success in research funding; * Effective communicators prepared to engage diverse audiences and contribute actively to the Foundation’s intellectual community. The Fellowship is not a lifetime achievement award; in addition to past accomplishments, the Foundation places significant emphasis on the candidate’s future trajectory and the transformative potential of the proposed project. Fellows are required to participate in the Foundation’s annual summer school and one additional Foundation event per year. Participation in conferences is encouraged but not mandatory. Before the end of their term, all Fellows deliver a P.E. Trudeau Talk on their research. Deadlines and Nomination Process * External deadline: May 15, 2026 * Institutional limit (University of Manitoba): Up to three (3) nominations per year To coordinate nominations, please submit the following preliminary materials to Brent Deere, Associate Director, Research Awards (brent.deere(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:brent.deere@umanitoba.ca>) by March 20, 2026: * A letter from the candidate (maximum 500 words), outlining their interest in the Fellowship program; * An outline of the proposed research project (maximum 500 words), including links to prior or ongoing research and the anticipated impact. The research must align with one or more of the Foundation’s four themes and fall within the humanities and social sciences; * The candidate’s CV. Following internal review, our office will select up to three (3) nominees to be formally endorsed by the University of Manitoba. Selected nominees will then be asked to provide the full nomination package materials for submission to the Foundation. Selection will ensure alignment with the Foundation’s eligibility criteria and the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please circulate this call within your Faculty and share with appropriate colleagues. Sincerely, Brent [cid:image001.png@01DCA707.EEE05080] Brent Deere, B.Comm. (Hons.) Associate Director, Research Awards Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8697 E-mail: brent.deere(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:brent.deere@umanitoba.ca> Website: www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research> 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.

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Horizon Europe Meetings
by Sadia Ishaq 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Dear all, The following two Horizon Europe meetings are available this month. 1. Cluster 3 - Civil Security for Society Info Day<https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…> This Horizon Europe Info Day event will cover key cluster 3<https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…> areas such as disaster-resilient societies, fight against crime and terrorism, border management, cybersecurity, and infrastructure protection. Participants will learn practical information on how to apply. The event will be held in person in Brussels with livestreaming available. An agenda is here<https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…>. Date: March 4, 2026 from 2:00 - 10:30 am CST (9am – 5:30pm Brussels time) 1. Cluster 2 - Culture, Creativity, and Inclusive Society Info Day<https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…> Cluster 2 of Horizon Europe aims to strengthen democratic values, including rule of law and fundamental rights, safeguarding cultural heritage, and promoting socio-economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth. This event will provide more information about the 2026-27 Work Program. More information and the agenda is here<https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…>. Choose the “Programme” tab to watch the webinar live or view a recording. Date: March 26, 2026 from 3:30 - 10:00 am CDT (9:30am – 4:00pm Brussels time) Best regards, Sadia --- Sadia Ishaq Ph.D. (she/her) Research Facilitator Dean’s Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 496 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB | R3T2N2 sadia.ishaq(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Emmelia.Stainton@umanitoba.ca> Google Scholar: Sadia Ishaq<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f6C0EDQAAAAJ&hl=en>

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Save the Date! Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Climate-related Disasters and Community Resilience - Upcoming Presentations
by Dean Environment 28 Feb '26

28 Feb '26

You are invited to attend a virtual presentation by the following candidates for the position of Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Climate-related Disasters and Community Resilience, position #'s 37358/37361. The first 30 minutes will be the presentation where the candidate will highlight their most significant research contributions, followed by 30 minutes for Q/A. Candidate posters with biographies to come! Monday, March 2, 2026 Research Title: Governing uncertainty: Building resilience in complex adaptive systems Candidate: Dr. Dewald van Niekerk, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Topic: Research Seminar - DR. van Niekerk Time: Mar 2, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/63951625280?pwd=8o00TnNIvgrnRXobOOI59KxOCIobYk.1 Meeting ID: 639 5162 5280 Passcode: 923741 Monday, March 2, 2026 Research Title: Climate Disasters, Water Security, and Community Resilience Candidate: Dr. Farhana Sultana, University of Syracuse Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: Zoom Topic: Research Seminar - Dr. Sultana Time: Mar 2, 2026 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/69227572275?pwd=Q9cFXuZp2Svt4YN9qoohxoubMRTmkt.1 Meeting ID: 692 2757 2275 Passcode: 212224 We are requesting your feedback on the CI+RC Candidates Research Seminars. Please submit your feedback to Kelly Pokorny Smilinski (Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Pokorny@umanitoba.ca>), by 5:00 pm Monday, March 2, 2026. [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: 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: Call for Nominations: Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award
by Dean Environment 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

Dear Deans, Directors, Associate Deans, and Heads of Administrative Units: On behalf of Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Tracey Peter, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) and Chair of the Selection Committee, attached please find the call for nominations for the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award. Please circulate widely as appropriate. The deadline to receive your unit's nominations for these awards is Friday, March 13, 2026. For more information regarding the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award, please visit: https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-provost-vice-president-a… Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions. Regards, 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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Request for Feedback on CI+RC Candidates
by Dean Environment 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

Good afternoon everyone, The revised deadline for all feedback for all 3 candidates is 5:00 PM today. Thanks, Kelly ________________________________ Good morning everyone, We are requesting your feedback on the CI+RC Candidates Research Seminars. If you logged in for the Environment & Geography candidates, Igor Polyakov (Thursday, February 26 from 4 pm to 5 pm), or Farhana Sultana (Friday, February 27th 10 am to 11 am), please submit your feedback to Kelly Pokorny Smilinski (Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Pokorny@umanitoba.ca>), by Noon Today. If you join in for the Earth Sciences candidate, Peter Reiners (today, noon to 1 pm), please submit your feedback to Kelly Pokorny Smilinski (Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Pokorny@umanitoba.ca>), by 4 pm today. 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: 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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Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Room: 223 Wallace Building @ 1:00 P.M.
by Nick Lupky 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Semira Alekic and the Department of Earth Sciences. The Department of Earth Sciences welcomes you to their Seminar Series featuring: Dr. Fatema Panahi Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Earth Sciences, University of Manitoba The three-million-year pulse: pace and processes of Late Jurassic magmatism in the Sierra Nevada arc March 3, 2026 223 Wallace Building 1:00 PM Continental arcs commonly experience brief, high-flux magmatic pulses, and the Late Jurassic Sierra Nevada arc records one such event in the form of a bimodal suite of highly silicic plutonic, hypabyssal, and volcanic rocks, associated cumulate gabbros, and a regionally extensive andesitic dike swarm. This study presents new constraints on the timing, magma sources, differentiation, and genetic relationships of this bimodal igneous episode and the andesitic dike system. High-precision CA-ID-TIMS zircon geochronology, whole-rock Sr-Nd-Pb isotopic data, trace-element geochemistry, and zircon δ18O data are integrated to characterize the evolution of this magmatic system. Geochronological data constrain all magmatic activity to a narrow interval (152-149 Ma), indicating that the bimodal suite and andesitic dike swarm are coeval. Geochemical and isotopic data indicate that the andesitic magma served as the parental melt, from which high-silica, crystal-poor volcanic, hypabyssal, and plutonic rocks formed as interstitial melts, whereas the mafic cumulate gabbros represent the residuum. Geochemical patterns, including mantle-like zircon δ18O values, evolved Sr, Nd, Pb isotopic signatures, and trace-element systematics, point to partial melting of the hydrated lower crust or subcontinental lithosphere to generate the parental andesitic magma, which then differentiated in shallow, deformation-influenced reservoirs to generate the bimodal suite.

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Request for Feedback on CI+RC Candidates
by Dean Environment 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

Good morning everyone, We are requesting your feedback on the CI+RC Candidates Research Seminars. If you logged in for the Environment & Geography candidates, Igor Polyakov (Thursday, February 26 from 4 pm to 5 pm), or Farhana Sultana (Friday, February 27th 10 am to 11 am), please submit your feedback to Kelly Pokorny Smilinski (Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Pokorny@umanitoba.ca>), by Noon Today. If you join in for the Earth Sciences candidate, Peter Reiners (today, noon to 1 pm), please submit your feedback to Kelly Pokorny Smilinski (Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Pokorny@umanitoba.ca>), by 4 pm today. 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: 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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Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Climate Change, Polar Environmental Change, or Water Resources - Upcoming Presentation
by Dean Environment 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

Good morning everyone, You are invited to attend a virtual presentation by the following candidate for the position of Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Climate Change, Polar Environmental Change, or Water Resources, position #'s 37336/37337. The first 30 minutes will be the presentation where the candidate will highlight their most significant research contributions, followed by 30 minutes for Q/A. Friday, February 27, 2026 Research Title: Climate-Water Security in a Rapidly Changing World Candidate: Dr. Farhana Sultana, University of Syracuse (Please find the candidate's biography attached.) Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Zoom Topic: F. Sultana Research Seminar for E&G CI+RC Time: Feb 27, 2026 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/61361987064?pwd=KLRnWd7NKfUJtrrNmIrPTsIlWxMC9g.1 Meeting ID: 613 6198 7064 Passcode: 009967 Please find the posters attached with the titles of their presentations and a short bio on each candidate. [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: 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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Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Climate Change, Polar Environmental Change, or Water Resources - Upcoming Presentation
by Dean Environment 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

Good evening everyone, You are invited to attend a virtual presentation by the following candidate for the position of Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Climate Change, Polar Environmental Change, or Water Resources, position #'s 37336/37337. The first 30 minutes will be the presentation where the candidate will highlight their most significant research contributions, followed by 30 minutes for Q/A. Thursday, February 26, 2026 Research Title: An Arctic in Transition: Natural Variability and Forced Change in the Ocean-Sea Ice System Candidate: Dr. Igor Polyakov, University of Alaska Fairbanks (Please find the candidate's biography attached.) Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: Zoom Topic: Research Talk for CI+RC - I. Polyakov Time: Feb 26, 2026 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/61695670180?pwd=BMjZaFfRk4dtPdkTMMFNwbPrZe43cw.1 Meeting ID: 616 9567 0180 Passcode: 990621 Please find the posters attached with the titles of their presentations and a short bio on each candidate. [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: 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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