Faculty of Arts News Archive

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The Free Press: Western alienation deeply rooted
July 4, 2025 —
In spite of polls showing a general surge in Canadian patriotism, many on the Prairies’ political right would vote to leave Confederation

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CBC Manitoba: Plastic surgeon’s 6-week suspension for professional misconduct ‘slap on the wrist’: former patient
July 2, 2025 —
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba gave Manfred Ziesmann suspension after multiple complaints

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The Free Press: 99 days and counting: NDP criticized as byelection wait continues
July 2, 2025 —
Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan is accusing Premier Wab Kinew of playing political games by being slow to call a byelection in a traditional Tory stronghold.

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CBC Manitoba: What It’s Like in Israel Right Now, from a Winnipeg Professor’s View
June 26, 2025 —
What It’s Like in Israel Right Now, from a Winnipeg Professor’s View

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CTV Winnipeg: Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions
June 24, 2025 —
Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions

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Strategic Support Fund initiatives drive progress on UM’s shared goals
June 20, 2025 —
As UM moves forward with implementing MomentUM: Leading Change Together, Strategic Plan 2024-2029, innovative projects supported through the Strategic Initiatives Support Fund (SISF) are bringing the plan’s vision to life. With the 2024–2025 funding cycle concluding, several impactful initiatives have successfully wrapped up, while a new round of funding recipients have just been announced. Learn about three projects that illustrate the kind of transformative work that is taking place at UM..

How to build a bridge
June 17, 2025 —
Canadian and UM experts reflect on the 80th anniversary of the UN and what it means to be a global citizen today.

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The Free Press: NDP popularity rising as Tories fade: poll
June 16, 2025 —
Rural support for government swells to 50 per cent

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The Free Press: From humility back to hubris?
June 13, 2025 —
After somewhat facing up to its colonizer legacy, the uncertain fate of Indigenous artifacts in the Hudson’s Bay Co.’s Corporate Collection raises ethical questions

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The Canadian Press: Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members
June 13, 2025 —
Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members