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Aug 31 - Sept 3: Working in Good Ways Institute
by Anny Chen 31 Jul '26

31 Jul '26

Working in Good Ways: A Community Engaged Learning Institute This four-day institute offers staff, faculty, and instructors an opportunity to explore different ways of using the Working in Good Ways Framework as a teaching tool for developing students' capacity for ethical and meaningful engagement with Indigenous and systematically marginalized communities. Participants will become familiar with the Working in Good Ways principles and practices for community engaged learning, learn from guest speakers (may be on- or off-campus), and develop teaching materials and resources for their own courses. When: The institute takes places on August 31, September 1, September 2, and September 3. Each day is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We ask that participants be available for all four days. Location: Room 108, St. John's College, 92 Dysart Rd, with possible day trip to a community site Open to: UM Faculty, Sessional Instructors, and Staff (registration available now) and Faculty, Instructors, and Staff from other Postsecondary Institutions (registration opens August 10). To register: Log in using your UM log-in or register with vFairs.<https://umcatl.vfairs.ca/en/CATL-sessions> Find the WIGW Institute by clicking ‘Future PD Sessions’ and then ‘Indigenous Initiatives’. This Institute is offered in partnership by The Office of The Vice-Provost Indigenous, Community-Engaged Learning, and The Centre for The Advancement of Teaching and Learning. -- Anny Chen (she/any<https://pronouns.org/>) Lead, Community Engaged Learning Community, Career, and Experiential Learning Centre, Student Affairs Office: Room 203 – 55 Chancellor’s Circle<https://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning/social-justice-hub#access-i…> Web: umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning<http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning> Phone: 204 474 6992 Work schedule: In August, I will be working a four-day work week from Monday to Thursday. Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! 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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July 24: Wildfire response and youth leadership from Northern Manitoba to Belize
by Anny Chen 23 Jul '26

23 Jul '26

Please see below for information on the second Working in Good Ways Knowledge Exchange session, taking place on Zoom on July 24, 10-11:30am Belize CST / 11am - 12:30pm Winnipeg CDT. Wildfire response and youth leadership from Northern Manitoba to Belize Friday, July 24, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Belize CST / 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Winnipeg CDT Click on this Zoom link to join!<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/64783390461?pwd=S76XH0KqBC5pqMUvjzfqpyE88rO6Kg.1> Meeting ID: 647 8339 0461 Passcode: 514055 Join Ervin Bighetty and Chris Brayley from Leaf Rapids, MB and Mr. Donisio Shol and Ms. Gloria Coc from Laguna, Belize to learn about Indigenous experiences of wildfire response and youth leadership from Northern Manitoba to the Maya communities of Belize. Ervin Bighetty and Chris Brayley both took part in gardening programs as youth, which helped them grow as leaders and friends and led to many projects and initiatives to support their community. Ervin Bighetty is currently headman of Pickerel Narrows First Nation and on the board of Pickerel Narrows Community Association. Ervin is currently focused on advocating for Pickerel Narrows and bringing food resources into town. Chris Brayley is Cree with ties to Brochet, MB, and is the Public Works Town Foreman and Volunteer Fire Chief in Leaf Rapids. Chris leads a team of volunteer firefighters and uses it as an opportunity for youth leadership development. Mr. Donisio Shol is part of the Julian Cho Society<https://www.jcsbelize.org/pages/home.php>, a non-governmental organization devoted to indigenous rights through research, education, and advocacy in southern Belize. The Society is dedicated to increasing understanding of the history and indigenous cultures of the Toledo District of Belize. We aim to carry forward the legacy of Julian Armando Cho through programs that promote education, justice, and sustainable development. Ms. Gloria Coc is part of the Laguna Eco-Adventure Guesthouse<https://www.facebook.com/LEAGueasthouse/>, which offers an eco-friendly cultural experience, allowing guests to be immersed in a traditional Maya village in the green tranquility of Laguna. Working in Good Ways Knowledge Exchange This conversation is part of the Working in Good Ways Knowledge Exchange, which provides an opportunity for some of the Indigenous and community-based groups and organizations who contributed to the Working in Good Ways framework and resources<https://umanitoba.ca/working-in-good-ways> to share their knowledge and experiences working in rural and remote communities in Northern Manitoba, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The WIGW Knowledge Exchange is generously funded by the UM Indigenous Initiatives Fund. -- Anny Chen (she/any<https://pronouns.org/>) Lead, Community Engaged Learning Community, Career, and Experiential Learning Centre, Student Affairs Office: Room 203 – 55 Chancellor’s Circle<https://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning/social-justice-hub#access-i…> Web: umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning<http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning> Phone: 204 474 6992 Upcoming vacation: July 9-24 October 1-9 Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! 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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July 7: Midwifery knowledge and experiences from the Ecuadorian Amazon to the Canadian Prairies
by Anny Chen 06 Jul '26

06 Jul '26

Please see below for information on the first Working in Good Ways Knowledge Exchange session, taking place on Zoom on July 7, 12-1:30pm. Midwifery knowledge and experiences from the Ecuadorian Amazon to the Canadian Prairies Tuesday, July 7, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link: https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6YEyM1ZhSIyy8y6JLRnigQ AMUPAKIN is a collective of Kichwa midwives working in the Amazonian region of Ecuador. For over 2 decades, AMUPAKIN has been providing free, traditional birthing and prenatal care to Kichwa communities. Since 2017, AMUPAKIN has partnered with UM to provide health-sciences-focused and interdisciplinary community-engaged learning opportunities for students. Heidi Elias has been a registered midwife in Manitoba, Canada since 2016 and an instructor with the Bachelor of Midwifery program at the University of Manitoba since 2023. In 2025, Heidi received her MSc in Midwifery from McMaster University, during which she developed an interest in how social and reproductive justice initiatives intersect with the profession of midwifery. She was born and raised on Treaty 1 territory in southern Manitoba, where she is now also raising her own spunky little girl. Miriam Brown is an Instructor in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program and has practiced as a midwife in Manitoba for more than 16 years in both urban and rural communities. She completed her midwifery education in El Paso, Texas, where working in a border community shaped her commitment to equitable, respectful, and holistic maternity care. In 2025, she earned a MSc in Midwifery from McMaster University, focusing on equitable access to care in Manitoba and the impact of regulation on midwifery practice. Working in Good Ways Knowledge Exchange This conversation is part of the Working in Good Ways Knowledge Exchange, which provides an opportunity for some of the Indigenous and community-based groups and organizations who contributed to the Working in Good Ways framework and resources<https://umanitoba.ca/working-in-good-ways> to share their knowledge and experiences working in rural and remote communities in Northern Manitoba, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The WIGW Knowledge Exchange is generously funded by the UM Indigenous Initiatives Fund. -- Anny Chen (she/any<https://pronouns.org/>) Lead, Community Engaged Learning Community, Career, and Experiential Learning Centre, Student Affairs Phone: 204 474 6992 Office: Room 203 – 55 Chancellor’s Circle<https://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning/social-justice-hub#access-i…> Web: umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning<http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning> Upcoming vacation: July 9-24 Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! 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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Last chance to register for the Working in Good Ways Symposium!
by Anny Chen 21 May '26

21 May '26

Last chance to register! Please register online at Eventbrite by Fri May 21, 12pm.<https://working-in-good-ways-symposium.eventbrite.ca/> [This image is a graphic promoting the upcoming Working in Good Ways Symposium, showcasing a quilted art piece depicting a northern river scene with cattails, river rocks, trees, an island, and the sky. The text is mirrored in the body of the email. There is a QR code in the centre bottom of the graphic linking to the Working in Good Ways webpage.] Working in Good Ways Symposium Date: May 28, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Fort Garry campus Please register online at Eventbrite.<https://working-in-good-ways-symposium.eventbrite.ca/> Join us on May 28, 2026 for the Working in Good Ways Symposium – a celebration of the five-year anniversary of the launch of Working in Good Ways, an Indigenous-informed framework and resources for working with Indigenous and other systemically marginalized communities. The WIGW Symposium offers you an opportunity to explore the Working in Good Ways framework and related resources, and to learn how the UM community has applied them to transform community-engaged research, teaching, advocacy and more. The symposium will: * Highlight the impact of Working in Good Ways * Introduce the new Researching in Good Ways framework * Showcase practical applications of Working in Good Ways across UM * Demonstrate how you can use these approaches in your own community engagement, decolonization and reconciliation work. This invitation is sent on behalf of the Working in Good Ways Project Team, which includes Anny Chen (Lead, Community Engaged Learning), Nicki Ferland (Director of Land Based Education and Indigenous Curriculum, OVPI), Gera Villagrán (Faculty Specialist: Experiential Learning, The Centre), and Kathleen Wilson (Director, Researching in Good Ways Project). -- Anny Chen (she/her) Lead, Community Engaged Learning Tel: 204-474-6992 anny.chen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:anny.chen@umanitoba.ca> http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! 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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[WIGW] Invitation to Provide Feedback: Working in Good Ways (WIGW) Framework Guide Survey
by Centre Research 09 Apr '26

09 Apr '26

Dear WIGW Framework Guide User, Thank you for your interest in the Working in Good Ways (WIGW) Framework Guide, which you downloaded. Since its release in 2021, the guide has supported efforts to move beyond colonial approaches when engaging with Indigenous communities. In recognition of the guide’s upcoming 5-year anniversary, we invite you to share your feedback to assess its impact and effectiveness. Your responses to the questions in the feedback form will provide valuable insights into the guide’s current utility and will help shape further resource development. Your contribution ensures that our work remains grounded in meaningful partnership, transparency, and accountability to Indigenous partners and the communities. The evaluation of the WIGW Framework is led by the Science of Teaching and Learning Team at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Manitoba, in partnership with the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Office. The Science of Teaching and Learning Team will aggregate the information you provide and will write a report that will be provided to us at the CEL Office. For questions related to the feedback form, please feel free to contact Dr. Brenda M. Stoesz, Research Lead – Science of Teaching and Learning, at Brenda.Stoesz(a)umanitoba.ca. To access the survey, please click on this link: Working in Good Ways (WIGW) Feedback Form<https://viceprovost.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fI84tIjaIhVhau> Privacy Notice Regarding Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information Your personal information will be collected under the authority of The University of Manitoba Act. The information you provide in the feedback form will be used by the University of Manitoba for the purpose of evaluating the Working in Good Ways (WIGW) Framework Guide. Your personal information will not be used or disclosed for other purposes except as permitted by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions regarding the collection of your personal information, please contact the Access and Privacy Office at 204-474-9462 or by mail at 233 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2. Thank you in advance for providing your feedback. Sincerely, Anny Anny Chen (she/her) Lead, Community Engaged Learning Tel: 204-474-6992 anny.chen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:anny.chen@umanitoba.ca> http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning 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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[WIGW] Registration now open: Working in Good Ways Symposium
by Anny Chen 30 Mar '26

30 Mar '26

[This image is a graphic promoting the upcoming Working in Good Ways Symposium, showcasing a quilted art piece depicting a northern river scene with cattails, river rocks, trees, an island, and the sky. The text is mirrored in the body of the email. There is a QR code in the centre bottom of the graphic linking to the Working in Good Ways webpage.] Working in Good Ways Symposium Date: May 28, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Fort Garry campus Please register online at Eventbrite.<https://working-in-good-ways-symposium.eventbrite.ca/> Join us on May 28, 2026 for the Working in Good Ways Symposium – a celebration of the five-year anniversary of the launch of Working in Good Ways, an Indigenous-informed framework and resources for working with Indigenous and other systemically marginalized communities. The WIGW Symposium offers you an opportunity to explore the Working in Good Ways framework and related resources, and to learn how the UM community has applied them to transform community-engaged research, teaching, advocacy and more. The symposium will: * Highlight the impact of Working in Good Ways * Introduce the new Researching in Good Ways framework * Showcase practical applications of Working in Good Ways across UM * Demonstrate how you can use these approaches in your own community engagement, decolonization and reconciliation work. This invitation is sent on behalf of the Working in Good Ways Project Team, which includes Nicki Ferland (Director of Land Based Education and Indigenous Curriculum, OVPI), Anny Chen (Lead, Community Engaged Learning), and Gera Villagrán (Faculty Specialist: Experiential Learning, The Centre). -- Anny Chen (she/her) Lead, Community Engaged Learning Tel: 204-474-6992 anny.chen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:anny.chen@umanitoba.ca> http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! 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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