Equity Diversity and Inclusion News Archive
Upholding the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion during COVID-19
February 3, 2021 —
The handbook provides a multitude of resources, while building awareness of the impact of COVID-19 on communities
Alumnus awarded by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
November 25, 2020 —
Dr. Reitmeier has proven to be an outstanding leader in family medicine, and continues to make incredible contributions to the communities he serves.
Asper School of Business
Asper’s First EDI Panel Reveals Room for Growth
October 29, 2020 —
Students, faculty, staff and alumni attended the Asper School of Business’ first equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) orientation panel discussion on October 8, 2020.
Faculty of Education
‘Clapping back at systemic racism in education’
October 5, 2020 —
Cranston's lecture, "Clapping back at systemic racism in education," was a frank discussion about inequality.
Community discussion: Being Queer in the time of Covid-19
September 22, 2020 —
Join us at 11:30 a.m. (CDT) on on Oct. 7, 2020, via Zoom for an open discussion
Asper School of Business
Diversity Research Awarded
September 9, 2020 —
Asper Assistant Professor in Finance, Dr. Shiu-Yik (Yik) Au, and his co-investigator, Andréanne Tremblay from Université Lavalhave been awarded a prestigious Social Services and Humanities Council Research Insight Grant (SSHRC) Insight Grant to support their research on the impact discrimination has on firm value.
A message from President Michael Benarroch regarding Scholar Strike Canada
September 8, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is a community where we exchange ideas, where we shine a light on past actions and hard truths, and where we question established patterns.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Disruption of all Forms of Racism policy approved
September 1, 2020 —
On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Faculty Executive Council (FEC) approved the RFHS Disruption of all Forms of Racism policy, the first anti-racism policy to be passed by any faculty or post-secondary institution in Canada.
Sexual Violence Resource Centre remains open to UM community
August 13, 2020 —
As the university works towards a gradual return to campus, the Sexual Violence Resource Centre remains open and accessible to all in the UM community.
“We must continue to actively listen to Indigenous voices”
June 17, 2020 —
As my time as President and Vice-Chancellor nears its end, I am reminded of the many meaningful moments that I have been honoured to experience with the Indigenous community.