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WISDOM Mentorship Program 2025
by WISDOM MB 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Hello WISDOM Members! The Women in Science; Development, Outreach, and Mentoring (WISDOM) (https://wisdommb.wordpress.com/our-mission/) Team is excited to open recruitment for our 2025 Longitudinal Mentorship Program! In 2023 and 2024, WISDOM hosted the Longitudinal Mentorship Program (LMP) to support women trainees in the Rady Faculty of Health Science (RFHS) and it was a resounding success. We recruited >20 mentors and >80 mentees that were matched into groups with 2 mentors and 4-6 mentees. This group mentorship structure allowed for a "team" environment, which enhances communication skills, collaboration, and knowledge exchange opportunities in a larger network. We are now recruiting for WISDOM's 2025 LMP, and I wanted to personally invite you to participate in our program! Mentors fill out a short survey and provide a bio for mentees to review and select their preferred mentor. The mentorship program coordinators form mentorship groups based on similar goals and mentee preferences. Once matched, there will be a kick-off introduction event (tentative date in May) hosted by WISDOM to connect the groups in-person. The program will run until the end of 2025, with a midway event in September and a wrap up event in December to culminate the program. It is expected that mentees work to organize events with mentors in addition to the planned events. To read more about the program visit our 2025 Informational Pamphlet <https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Ms2mJHfgW4h2VK93FInJaJCyA7JNJmv/view?usp=…> so you can evaluate whether this initiative is something you would be interested in. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to the WISDOM mentorship team at WISDOMmentorship(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:WISDOMmentorship@umanitoba.ca> Please find the recruitment form here: https://forms.gle/5wD4GYF5C7PnKRpZ9 Mentor Recruitment will run from Feb 3rd-March 15th Mentee Recruitment will run from March 20th until April 30th Thank you, Courtney Marshall & Lea Soliman WISDOM Longitudinal Mentorship Program Coordinators [2Q==]

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Empower Others, Lead Change – Apply to the President's Student Leadership Program
by WISDOM MB 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Hello WISDOM members, Please see the below opportunity. ================ [cid:image002.jpg@01DB7D66.76186CD0] Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Apply to be part of the next cohort of President’s Student Leadership Fellows! Are you ready to take your leadership development to the next level? This is your chance to be part of The President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP)—a truly unique and transformative opportunity for post-secondary students across Manitoba! Here’s why you don’t want to miss out: 📌 What is PSLP? The President’s Student Leadership Program is a unique-in-Canada immersive learning experience designed to develop and expand your leadership. Each year, a diverse cohort of students from across faculties, post-secondary institutions, interests, backgrounds, and regions of Manitoba come together to explore and develop their leadership potential. 📚Key Benefits * Cross-disciplinary collaboration: Work alongside passionate students from various fields of study. * Exclusive mentorship: Learn directly from renowned leaders in business, government, and community organizations. * Real-world experience: Build leadership skills you can apply to your future career and community endeavors. * Networking opportunities: Connect with a vibrant network of peers and professionals. 🌍Who Can Apply? PSLP is open to post-secondary students in Manitoba who are eager to grow as leaders, embrace diverse perspectives, and make a lasting impact in their communities. Don’t Wait—Apply Now! Applications for Cohort 7 are now open! Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop your leadership potential and help shape the future of our province. Application deadline is March 9th. 🔗 Learn more and apply<https://umanitoba.ca/asper/programs-of-study/presidents-student-leadership-…>! 📨 Questions? Contact us at info.leadership(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:info.leadership@umanitoba.ca> Be bold. Be inspired. Be a leader. Prefer to watch a video? 🎥 Learn more about the President’s Student Leadership Program! Watch this short video to learn how this unique leadership program is transforming post-secondary students into tomorrow’s leaders. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6J1P5XmgOE&t=2s Don’t miss out—your leadership journey starts here! Melissa C. Gayle Program Coordinator and Assistant to the Director James W. Burns Leadership Institute I.H. Asper School of Business University of Manitoba Room 358, 181 Freedman Crescent Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 5V4 Ph: 431-335-2796 Chat with me on Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fcha…> [Graphical user interface, text Description automatically generated]<http://umanitoba.ca/asper>

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Celebrating Black Women’s Resilience in STEM
by WISDOM MB 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Dear WISDOM Members, SWIS Africa (Shaping African Women in STEM) is hosting an event in honor of Black History Month, celebrating the journeys of Black women in STEM. The event is intended to recognize and support the amazing contributions of Black women in STEM and will feature discussions on overcoming barriers and strategies for success. There will also be an opportunity for networking. Given WISDOM’s focus on supporting women in STEM, we are happy to forward this opportunity. Event Details: 📅 Date: February 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM CST 📍 Venue: SMARTpark Innovation Hub, 100 Innovation Drive, Winnipeg 🎟️ Free entry | Free venue parking 🔗 Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-black-women-resilience-in-stem-tic… See you there! WISDOM

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Magnificent Women's Awards 2025
by WISDOM MB 11 Feb '25

11 Feb '25

Dear WISDOM Members, The Women's Centre at the University of Manitoba is organizing their Magnificent Women's Awards Gala 2025. Last year, three WISDOM members were honored with awards! They have opened their applications for awards for 2025 (see their categories here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8K1vMWriowAEnu-CJG607AGUZNx13zubhFYqsi…). To nominate yourself or another magnificent woman, please follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdekw2wQPOLimxj6K0QWruyDclQ_v-DPwN… Follow them on Instagram: womenscentre_umsu! Any questions can be directed to womensrep(a)umsu.ca<mailto:womensrep@umsu.ca> Wynne Haaksma (she/her) Administrative Support wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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Celebrate Women in STEM at “Lab Coats and Laughs” – Trivia & Games Night 🎉🧪
by WISDOM MB 11 Feb '25

11 Feb '25

Dear WISDOM members, Join us on February 11th for Lab Coats and Laughs, a fun and interactive evening celebrating International Day of Women in Science. We’re hosting a trivia and games night to recognize and celebrate women in STEM, past and present. This is a great opportunity to connect, test your knowledge, and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends and colleagues. 📅 Date: February 11th 🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Jon Doupe Concourse in BMSB We hope you can join us for an evening of learning, friendly competition, and great conversation. Register now to save your spot! (see poster below) Looking forward to seeing you there! [A poster for a science event Description automatically generated]

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FW: INVITATION - NRC and OCSA 2025 Celebrating the success of women in STEM Symposium / INVITATION - Symposium « Célébrer le succès des femmes dans les STIM » de 2025 du CNRC et du BCSC
by WISDOM MB 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

Good morning WISDOM members, See below registration and details for Celebrating the Success of Women in STEM Symposium: Women in Leadership: At the Forefront of Discovery and Innovation Wynne Haaksma (she/her) Administrative Support wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom> From: Women in science / Femmes en science (NRC/CNRC) <NRC.Womeninscience-Femmesenscience.CNRC(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:01 PM To: Women in science / Femmes en science (NRC/CNRC) <NRC.Womeninscience-Femmesenscience.CNRC(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca> Subject: INVITATION - NRC and OCSA 2025 Celebrating the success of women in STEM Symposium / INVITATION - Symposium « Célébrer le succès des femmes dans les STIM » de 2025 du CNRC et du BCSC Le français suit [cid:image001.png@01DB7894.A3004B40] Register and join us online!<https://science.gc.ca/site/science/en/office-chief-science-advisor/welcome-…> Monday, February 10, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST) The National Research Council of Canada and the Office of the Chief Science Advisor invite you to join our two-day virtual event for discussions and networking sessions to explore the pivotal role of women in transforming research into innovation. Agenda - February 10, 2025 11:00 AM ET: Welcome and Opening Remarks * Julie Lefebvre, Vice-President, Emerging Technologies, National Research Council of Canada (NRC) * Geneviève Tanguay, Vice-Chief Science Advisor of Canada * Mona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor of Canada * Mitch Davies, President, National Research Council of Canada 11:10 AM ET: Expert Panel - Uniting Knowledge: Connecting Indigenous and Western Science * Loren Matheson, Program Manager, Defence Research and Development Canada * Janice Bailey, Scientific Director, Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologies * Anne Barker, Director, Arctic and Northern Challenge Program, NRC * Randy Jenkins, CEO, Wiiche'iwaymagon Buying Alliance * Jaspinder Komal, Assistant Deputy Minister, Defence Research and Development Canada * Brad Wallace, Defence Scientist, Defence Research and Development Canada 1:25 PM ET: Expert Panel - Women in science leadership: Is anything different in emergencies? * Masha Cemma, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Chief Science Advisor * Charu Kaushic, Scientific Director, Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Institute of Infection and Immunity * Natalie Knox, Director, Bacterial Pathogens, AMR, Wastewater Division, National Microbiology Laboratory, PHAC * Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada * Sarah Viehbeck, Chief Science Officer, Public Health Agency of Canada 2:35 PM ET: Expert Panel - Generative AI: humans and computers a progressive adventure * Evelyne Chabot, Deputy Director, Science Branch, Translation Bureau * Kathleen Fraser, Research Officer, Digital Technologies, NRC * Dawn Hall, Senior Advisor, Responsible Data and AI, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat * Marc Levesque, President, Communications Research Centre Canada * Ima Okonny, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Data Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada 3:45 PM ET: Closing Remarks * Julie Lefebvre, Vice-President, Emerging Technologies, NRC Agenda - February 11, 2025 11:00 AM ET: Welcome and Opening Remarks * Geneviève Tanguay, Vice-Chief Science Advisor of Canada 11:05 AM ET: Expert Panel - Emerging Leaders in a World of Evolving Technologies * Kathy Baig, Chief Executive Officer, École de technologie supérieure * Shohini Ghose, Physics Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University & CTO, Quantum Algorithms Institute * Ed McCauley, President and Vice-chancellor, University of Calgary * Arran McPherson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ecosystems and Oceans Science, Fisheries and Oceans Canada * Geneviève Tanguay, Vice-Chief Science Advisor of Canada 1:20 PM ET: Expert Panel - Shaping Tomorrow: Exploring the Future of Quantum Technologies * Elisa Torres Durney, Founder and CEO, Girls in Quantum * Rafal Janik, Chief Operating Officer, Xanadu * Isabelle Lacroix, Professor of Applied Politics and researcher with l'Institut quantique, Université de Sherbrooke * Julie Lefebvre, Vice-President, Emerging Technologies, NRC * Margot Taylor, Director of Functional Neuroimaging, Senior Scientist, SickKids 2:30 PM ET: Expert Panel - A Scientist, Archivists and a Researcher Walk into a café...: legacies of role models and future leaders * Kelsey Beauvais: Archivist, Science, Environment and Economy Private Archives, Library and Archives Canada * Marina Bokovay: Head of Archives and Special Collections, University of Ottawa Library * Claire Deschênes, C.M., C.Q., PhD, Eng., FIC: Emeritus professor at Laval University, President of CIWES-ICFIS * Emily Gann, Ph.D: Director, Curatorial Division, Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation * Emily Soldera, Archivist, Government Records, Library and Archives Canada 3:30 PM ET: Closing Remarks * Julie Lefebvre, Vice-President, Emerging Technologies, NRC * Geneviève Tanguay, Vice-Chief Science Advisor of Canada For questions or more information, please contact: NRC.Womeninscience-Femmesenscience.CNRC(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:NRC.Womeninscience-Femmesenscience.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca>. ________________________________ [cid:image002.png@01DB7894.A3004B40] Inscrivez-vous pour nous joindre en ligne!<https://science.gc.ca/site/science/fr/bureau-conseillere-scientifique-chef/…> Lundi, le 10 février 2025, 11 h - 16 h (HE) Mardi, le 11 février 2025, 11 h - 16 h (HE) Le Conseil national de recherche du Canada et le Bureau de la conseillère scientifique en chef du Canada vous invitent à notre événement virtuel de deux jours pour participer à des discussions et des sessions de réseautage pour explorer le rôle essentiel des femmes dans la transformation des recherches à l'innovation. Ordre du jour - 10 février 2025 11h00 HE: Accueil et mots d'ouverture * Julie Lefebvre, vice-présidente, Technologies émergentes, Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) * Geneviève Tanguay, vice-conseillère scientifique en chef du Canada * Mona Nemer, conseillère scientifique en chef du Canada * Mitch Davies, président, Conseil national de recherches du Canada 11h10 HE: Table ronde - Unifier les connaissances : relier les sciences autochtones et occidentales * Jaspinder Komal, sous-ministre adjoint, Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada * Janice Bailey, directrice scientifique, Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologies * Anne Barker, directrice du programme défi Arctique et le nord, CNRC * Randy Jenkins, PDG, Wiiche'iwaymagon Buying Alliance * Loren Matheson, gestionnaire de programme, Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada * Brad Wallace, scientifique de la défense, Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada 13h25 HE: Table ronde - Leadership scientifique au féminin : Qu'est-ce qui change en période d'urgence ? * Masha Cemma, conseillère principale en politique, Bureau de la conseillère scientifique en chef * Charu Kaushic, directrice scientifique, Instituts de recherche * Natalie Knox, directrice, Pathogènes bactériens, résistance aux antimicrobiens et eaux usées, Laboratoire national de microbiologie, ASPC * Theresa Tam, administratrice en chef de la santé publique du Canada * Sarah Viehbeck, conseillère scientifique en chef, Agence de la santé publique du Canada 14h35 HE: Table ronde - L'IA générative : Une collaboration entre humains et machines * Marc Levesque, président, Centre de recherches sur les communications Canada * Kathleen Fraser, agente de recherches, Technologies numériques, CNRC * Evelyne Chabot, directrice adjointe, Direction Sciences, Bureau de la traduction * Dawn Hall, conseillère principale, données et IA responsables, Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada * Ima Okonny, sous-ministre adjointe et dirigeante principale des données, Emploi et Développement social Canada 15h45 HE: Mot de la fin * Julie Lefebvre, vice-présidente, Technologies émergentes, CNRC Ordre du jour - 11 février 2025 11 h HE: Accueil et mot d'ouverture * Geneviève Tanguay, vice-conseillère scientifique en chef du Canada 11h05 HE: Table ronde - Leaders émergents dans un monde de technologies en évolution * Geneviève Tanguay, vice-conseillère scientifique en chef du Canada * Ed McCauley, président, Université de Calgary * Arran McPherson, sous-ministre adjointe, Sciences des écosystèmes et des océans, Pêches et Océans Canada * Shohini Ghose, professeure de physique à l'Université Wilfrid Laurier et directrice de la technologie du Quantum Algorithms Institute * Kathy Baig, directrice générale et cheffe de la direction, École de technologie supérieure 13h20 HE: Table ronde - Façonner l'avenir : perspectives sur les technologies quantiques * Julie Lefebvre, vice-présidente, Technologies émergentes, CNRC * Margot Taylor, directrice de la neuroimagerie fonctionnelle et scientifique principale, SickKids * Rafal Janik, directeur des Opérations, Xanadu * Isabelle Lacroix, professeure agrégée à l'École de politique appliquée de l'Institut quantique de l'Université de Sherbrooke * Elisa Torres Durney, fondatrice et PDG de Girls in Quantum 14h30 HE: Table ronde - Une scientifique, des archivistes et une chercheuse entrent dans un café... : Héritages de modèles à suivre et leaders de demain * Emily Soldera, archiviste, Documents gouvernementaux, Bibliothèque et Archives Canada * Kelsey Beauvais: archiviste, Archives privées de science, gouvernance et politique, Bibliothèque et Archives Canada * Marina Bokovay: chef des Archives et collections spéciales de l'Université d'Ottawa * Claire Deschênes, C.M., C.Q., PhD, Eng., FIC: professeure émérite à l'Université Laval, présidente du CIWES-ICFIS * Emily Gann, Ph.D: directrice, division des conservateurs, Ingenium - Musées des sciences et de l'innovations du Canada 15h30 PM HE: Remarques finales * Geneviève Tanguay, vice-conseillère en chef du Canada * Julie Lefebvre, vice-présidente, Technologies émergentes, CNRC Pour toute question ou pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec nous à NRC.Womeninscience-Femmesenscience.CNRC(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:NRC.Womeninscience-Femmesenscience.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca>.

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MB Women's Health and HIV Event from the Women Centred HIV Care MB Sub-Hub
by WISDOM MB 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

Good afternoon WISDOM Members, Please see invitation below and attached sent on behalf of Dr. Zulma Rueda and Dr. Lauren MacKenzie from the department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. [A poster with text and images of women Description automatically generated] Wynne Haaksma (she/her) Administrative Support wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
by WISDOM MB 29 Jan '25

29 Jan '25

Hello WISDOM members, Please see message below regarding CHRIM's planned social media feature in honour of International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Wynne Haaksma (she/her) Administrative Support wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] [A scientist] Good morning, February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! To celebrate, we want to hear about the incredible #WomeninSTEM at CHRIM, and hopefully encourage more women and young girls to pursue careers in research. Our team is planning a social media series and blog, asking the following questions: * What made you choose a career in STEM? * Why is diversity important in the field of science? * Could you share a project or achievement you're particularly proud of in your scientific career? * What woman in STEM inspires you? * How can we inspire and empower more young girls to pursue careers in science? * What advice would you give to young girls aspiring to enter the world of science? If you would like to participate and be featured, please email Communications(a)chrim.ca<mailto:Communications@chrim.ca> and answer all or some of the above questions or share anything else Women In STEM related that you think would be inspiring! Quotes will be shared via CHRIM's communications channels, including social media and our weekly newsletter. This year is the 10th anniversary of the global Women In STEM<https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/2025-international-day-women-and-girls-s….> movement, let's celebrate all the amazing accomplishments of the women at CHRIM! Thanks for participating! CHRIM Communications 512-715 McDermot Ave Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P4 www.chrim.ca<http://www.chrim.ca/> [cid:image002.jpg@01DA5053.7BE62940]

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Call for Volunteers
by WISDOM MB 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Dear WISDOM Members, The WISDOM Learner Committee is coordinating an exciting event for International Day for Women and Girls in Science! On February 11th from 8-4pm, WISDOM is hosting an event at Ecole John Henderson Middle School where volunteers will run several booths focussing on highlighting achievements in women in science or fun experiments. You do not have to volunteer for the entire time, you can enter a timeslot you are available for. We will also try our best to organize transportation if necessary. The goal of this event is to engage students, specifically girls, and promote careers in science! All genders are encouraged to volunteer for this opportunity so feel free to share with your departments/labs/groups! Register to volunteer via the link by Feb 1st!! https://forms.gle/oGPz19YEYDem2SXY7 Wynne Haaksma (she/her) Administrative Support wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom> -- Courtney L Marshall PhD Candidate, University of Manitoba Department of Immunology Manitoba Centre for Proteomics and Systems Biology Room 799 John Buhler Research Centre 715 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P4, Canada E: marsha27(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:marsha27@myumanitoba.ca>

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Elevating Excellence in STEM Through a Gender Equity Lens
by WISDOM MB 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Dear WISDOM members, [A poster of a gender equality lens Description automatically generated] You are invited to Elevating Excellence in STEM Through a Gender Equity Lens on January 23, 2025 at the Esplanade Riel Footbridge. This evening panel will discuss gender equity in STEM industries, including the challenges present in a non-academic sector, mechanisms to promote equity throughout science, and the resulting collective benefits for non-equity seeking populations. Following the panel, there will be dedicated time for networking with Panelists and additional Distinguished Guests. Due to the limited capacity of the venue, registration is required. A wait list will be generated once we reach capacity for last-minute openings leading up to the event. Link to Register: https://forms.office.com/r/yMTyps19pQ Wynne Haaksma (she/her) Administrative Support wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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