Among the stellar lineup of artists, this year’s exhibition proudly features and celebrates six BFA Honours graduates from the School of Art 2024: Mackenzie Anderson Linklater, Deinma David Iyagba, Sapphire Moon Moroz, Grete Drummond, and Matthew Wallbridge. These promising artists are making waves with their distinct styles and creative visions, promising to leave a lasting impact on the art world.

Selected School of Art Graduates:

Mackenzie Anderson Linklater
Mackenzie Anderson Linklater’s work focuses on intergenerational memory, familial narratives, and language, particularly through the practice of birch bark biting as a form of documentation. By incorporating contemporary materials and technologies, her laser-cut works transform and recontextualize traditional practices, creating a bridge between past and present.

Deinma David Iyagba
An artist from Southern Nigeria now based in Winnipeg, Canada, Deinma David Iyagba employs a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach in his art. Fascinated by the fluid and harmonious collaboration of various artistic mediums, Iyagba explores multi-dimensionality to delve into a diverse array of themes.

Sapphire Moon Moroz
Sapphire Moon Moroz’s work combines painting, sculpture, video, and installation to explore the intersections between viewer, subject, and space. By drawing on the history of the female image, the maker, and the audience, her work challenges viewer expectations and questions what it means to truly see and be seen as a woman, artist, and object.

Grete Drummond
Grete Drummond’s recent work “Colours of Nostalgia” is an autobiographical body of work that revisits her South African roots. Her paintings depict recurring objects and places from her life, serving as markers of moments shared with loved ones, encapsulating her personal experiences and heritage.

Matthew Wallbridge
Matthew Wallbridge explores the process of painting through a diverse range of styles, supports, tools, materials, and mark-making techniques. His instinctively reworked surfaces create complex layers that highlight the physicality of the painted object, inviting viewers into his dynamic exploration of the medium.

The Fresh Paint and New Construction exhibition is not just an exhibition but a powerful testament to the quality and relevance of emerging artistic practices in Canada and provides a platform for young artists to present their work to a wider audience, fostering a community of creativity and inspiration.

Exhibition Dates: July 20 – August 31, 2024
Reception: Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information about the exhibition and the featured artists, please visit the Art Mûr website.

*Above images from the School of Art 2024 BFA Honours Graduating Exhibition

Jovanna Desjarlais – is First Nations from Norway House, Manitoba who graduated from Maples Collegiate. Jovanna is a creative problem solver graduating from Electrical Engineering with a Power & Energy Systems focus. Jovanna is deeply passionate about environmental issues, particularly in the realms of cleaner water, sustainable energy and effective waste disposal. Additionally, she holds a strong interest in space exploration. Jovanna has been described as “an inspiration as she continues to pursue opportunities for her future. Her intelligence, tenacity and ambition are evidence of the important role she plays in being a positive role model for young Indigenous women both locally and globally”.

Autumn Garnham – a Métis student originally from Northern British Columbia, achieved her graduation from Portage Collegiate. She displayed resilience in a male-dominated sport, dedicating most of her time to hockey, both on the road and on the ice. This commitment led her to earn a hockey and academic scholarship at the University of Toronto (U of T). Besides playing for U of T, Autumn has actively participated in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships with Team Manitoba. Autumn holds a Bachelor of Science (General) and is currently in the process of completing her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She is presently employed at Urban Systems.

Ryan Ketchum – a First Nations individual from Rat Portage, Ontario, graduated from Beaver Brae Secondary School. He is currently completing his degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Physics. Beyond his academic achievements, Ryan is a talented musician, showcasing his skills in classical guitar and versed in French, German and Russian languages. In the summer of 2023, he worked as an Assistant Project Manager for Public Services and Procurement Canada, following a role as a General Researcher on transmission lines for the Price Faculty of Engineering in 2022. Ryan is excited to pursue a career path in project management or electrical engineering.

RJ Oolooyuk – hailing from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, RJ is the first Inuk ENGAP graduate and has a unique journey. Prior to joining the University of Manitoba, he served as an apprentice mechanic with Toromont Cat. Engaging in and organizing cross-country racing were among RJ’s pursuits before his UM venture. He holds a Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma from Red River College Polytechnic and has successfully completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently, RJ is employed as a Technical Services Coordinator with Parks Canada. His aspiration is to inspire fellow Inuit to pursue engineering degrees.

Matthew Pitura – grew up in a home with renewable energy technology, where his closest neighbours were moose, wolves and lynx. In high school, he earned the Science North Award for the highest average in grade 12 science courses, and numerous team sports awards. Throughout his tenure at the University of Manitoba, Matthew received several scholarships, including the UM Queen Elizabeth II Entrance Scholarship (President’s Scholar), Fairfax Award, and the Faculty of Engineering Centenary Scholarship. Matthew is a Métis student who is set to graduate from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He aspires to eventually establish his own engineering firm.

Kortney Rogers – grew up in a community East of Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from a French Immersion high school. Kortney is a Métis student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Thermofluids with the Co-op option. She hopes to encourage and inspire the participation of women in STEM fields and advocate for diversity in the workplace. Kortney envisions contributing to the field in impactful ways, using her passion for innovation and helping others.

Skylar Trudeau – a Métis student from Winnipeg, Manitoba, graduated from Windsor Park Collegiate, where he actively participated in volleyball, ultimate frisbee and rugby. Currently completing his degree in Computer Engineering, Skylar has a passion for creating things, exploring how they work and is an enthusiast in 3D printing. Having worked with the National Research Council of Canada in the Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre, Skylar brings valuable experience to the field. Eager to contribute, he is motivated to innovate and create technologies that are both new and exciting.

ORCID — which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID — is a non-profit organization that provides unique, digital identifiers (ORCID iD) with associated profiles.

Your ORCID profile contains your affiliation, education, professional associations, scholarly works, peer review, and more. Increasingly, granting agencies and journal publishers require researchers to have an ORCID iD.

Benefits of having an ORCID iD and profile include:

• Unique, persistent ID for your lifetime of work.
• Needed for research grants and publishing.
• Customizable auto-updates and profile privacy.
• Differentiate you from other researchers with similar names.
• Create a virtual publication list.
• Integrate with many publications and grant application programs.

“I like that ORCID connects all my publications,” says Steve Whyard, associate dean (research), Faculty of Science, “regardless of which version of my name I use. Many of the peer-reviewed journals use ORCID for quick authentication and sign-ins.”

ORCID is quickly becoming the de facto researcher profile and one that librarians recommend to faculty and researchers.

“In a research study I completed with my colleague, we found that approximately fifty percent of UM STEM faculty have ORCID profiles,” says Justin Fuhr, science librarian at UM Libraries.

UM is part of a group of Canadian postsecondary institutions that manage ORCID across the country, called ORCID-CA, or the ORCID Canada Consortium. One of their goals is for every active Canadian researcher to have an ORCID iD and profile.

“We’re trying to help ORCID-CA reach this goal here at the University of Manitoba, one iD and profile at a time,” Fuhr says.

Ashley Huot, arts and humanities librarian at UM Libraries, emphasizes the value of getting credit for your research output online.

“ORCID increases your discoverability as a researcher,” she says. “In an increasingly online world, showcasing and highlighting your scholarly work online is important. ORCID helps organize your scholarly work, and integration with the Scopus and Web of Science databases allows your profile to update automatically.”

Create once, reuse often! ORCID saves you time — you can use your ORCID profile to add publications to a Canadian Common CV (CCV) when applying for grant funding.

 How to sign up for your ORCID profile

1. Go to https://orcid.org/register.
2. Enter your name and email address(es) and click Next Step.
3. Choose a password.
4. Fill in your current employment information and click Next Step.
5. Choose your visibility settings.
6. Fill in terms and conditions to complete registration.

Learn more about setting up your ORCID profile or contact UM Libraries for assistance.

Libraries data visualization drop-in (New!)

Students of all levels are welcome to ask Meg Miller, Librarian for GIS & Research Visualization, anything about mapping, GIS, data cleaning, infographics, dashboards, Story Maps, or visualizing research data.

Join the data visualization drop-ins on Thursdays, 1-2 pm, in February and March 2024:

• Elizabeth Dafoe Library (Gold Lab),
  Feb 8, Feb 22, March 7, March 21, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
• Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library (Public Computers – Main Floor),

          Feb 15, Feb 29, March 14, March 28, 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Learn more about data visualization drop-in. No registration is required.

Libraries drop-in study sessions at Dafoe and Science Library

Drop in and chat with a librarian to get help searching UM Libraries collections & databases, planning your research, using citation and reference tools. All students are welcome, and no registration is required.

• Elizabeth Dafoe Library (Brown Lab),
  Every Thursday in February & March 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 pm*
• Jim Peebles Science & Technology Library (Computer Lab),
  Every Wednesday in February & March 2024, 12:30 – 1:30 pm*

*No drop-ins scheduled during the Winter Term Break.

Libraries Workshop Series – Winter 2024

In-person and online libraries workshops are offered to students at all levels, from undergraduates to advanced graduate researchers.  Join us to learn more about:

• Searching for articles, books, and data
• Using citation and reference tools
• Research and publishing

In 2020, two Indigenous agencies reached out to the Faculty of Social Work to propose a cohort that would bring the BSW degree into the community of Opaskwayak First Nation. Partnering with Opaskwayak Cree Nation Child and Family Services and Cree Nation Child and Family Caring Agency, the Faculty of Social Work was able to do just that.

Our Distance Delivery program offers a cohort program as a way for students located in rural or remote communities to have an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Social Work degree while remaining in their home community.

The cohort officially started the program in January 2021 with the intention of in-person learning in the community of Opaskwayak Cree Nation. However, due to the pandemic restrictions, students were challenged with new technologies and new methods of learning, all while working full-time and caring for their families. This Fall, 10 cohort students graduated with their BSW degree.

Meet some of our graduates:

Valerie Whyte, BSW
Cohort Valedictorian

Why did you choose this program?
“I belong to a remote, isolated First Nation community in northern Manitoba that is unique, distinct, and filled with ancestral epistemological belief systems. My homeland and territories embody kinship, relationships, protection, language, culture, shelter, nurturing, love, giving our family a keen sense of belonging. Choosing the BSW program in my present location was the best, smartest and valuable decision I ever made for important reasons. The program involved no uprooting, moving or relocation expenses, or the need to participate in a reintegration program for adjusting to city life. Additionally, I did not have to take a leave of absence from work equating to payroll losses, wages and benefits costing years of investing, training, and professional development. The BSW program is well organized, considerate, mindful, trauma-informed, holistic, balanced, culturally appropriate, intelligent, sensitive for remote learning. The cohort program keeps you close to home while offering tremendous partnerships, supports, instructors, resources, tools, material, unlimited library access, tutoring, financial supports giving you the added edge to a successful post-secondary education. Northern Forest Nation people will never have to leave home for the sake of achieving a post-secondary degree program of their choosing,” says Valerie.

How was your experience in the program?
“After completing the application process with helpful and professional staff I set myself up for success. I organized a home study complete with a desk, laptop, comfortable chair, paper, ink, printer, network, and self-determination. As a First Nation student English is not my first language therefore a great deal of my time and effort was spent on reading, absorbing, interpreting, capturing the meaning and concepts of each course delivery. All written assignments, group work, and class discussions were in a safe learning environment where no one coaxes, shames, or attacks you for asking questions or discussing a difficult topic to reach a true understanding. I learned, memorized, captured the meanings and concepts of decolonizing leading me to a successful, empowering and life changing career and lifestyle. The course instructors, staff, coordinators, students, employer, sponsors ensured a safe, neutral, secure, respectful, mindful, and supportive learning environment where I achieved a high mark in math something I never thought was possible”.

Do you have a favourite memory in the program?
“The day and the moment I powerfully embraced our epistemological ways of knowing, being, speaking, thinking as our ancestors, elders and parents smiled. The human science behind epistemology reinforces, secures, and embeds the teachings in the importance

of knowing where you come from and knowing where you belong. Deep inside my soul our ancestors hidden, and silenced memories awoke, spoke, and inspired the true meaning of the genealogy and family tree work and research I do. Human science in native studies nurtures the ancestral blood memory that runs through my veins which sustains and empowers me. There is so much learning in post-secondary education and this is one place where our ancestral teachings come to life and are waiting for you”.

How was your experience in the program?
Setting sights on finishing volume two of a naming book project titled “Forever Footprints” or, “Ayitiskiwak Kakiki,” the Epistemology of our people. Part of the project involves kinship trees, genealogy work sourced from the early eighteenth century. This practice is foundational of our ancestral teachings in knowing where you come from and where you belong. This work is a master’s degree level which is in order for me in the near future.

Alvin Michael Merasty, BSW
“I am 63 winters old and have been married 42 years. We have four children and four grandchildren. My first language is Cree, with the “N” dialect. I also carry a pipe and lead a Sundance ceremony annually,” says Alvin.

Why did you choose this program?
“I chose this program because of the availability and the program being closer to home. I once attended university in Winnipeg in prior years but found that I felt unwelcome. The cohort structure fit my lifestyle as I could earn money as I learned and did university work at the same time without sacrificing any time away from home. This was the key to my success. I was unsure if I really wanted to complete my studies in the fall and winter 2022. That time frame, for me, was so difficult to complete. I relied on my fellow classmates to support and encourage me, and they helped me refocus to complete”.

Do you have a favourite memory in the program?
“My favourite part were the kind instructors. They allowed the students to express themselves without doubt. I was taught how to research topics of my own interest and to respect author integrity. This helps in the social work where I work. One of my favourite highlights was to watch the cohort students become professionals. They learned how to speak, how to present, and how to listen”.

What is next for you?
“In the future, I would like to complete an autobiography, write a warrior war native fiction novel, and to travel the world on a book tour. And finally, maybe complete a master’s program. The University of Manitoba made me feel better about my self and my history. I thank them always”.

Tracey Chartier, BSW

Why did you choose this program?
“I began my social work career in the year 2014. I found a biography that I wrote when I was in high school. In my biography, I reflected on how I wanted to be an advocate for the people in my community. My supervisor asked me if I was interested in obtaining my social work degree and I immediately jumped at the opportunity. I learned that the program would take six years which was discouraging at first but I decided to take the opportunity. I was enrolled in a cohort class that included over 30 students. I was intimidated at first because I have not been in school for so many years. We were scheduled to start in 2015. I was super excited but unfortunately, I got sick in September of 2015. I suffered a stroke and was hospitalized for two weeks. I learned that I had a brain bleed and was facing deficits from the stroke. I was unable to read and write which led me to feeling overwhelmed. I was discouraged because this was the year for me to start my education journey,” says Tracey.

“The doctors were concerned that I would not be able to keep up with readings and doing assignments at a university level, but I was very fortunate enough that they suggested an 8-week stay in stroke rehab. The team was amazing and very supportive in my healing journey. I learned to read and write again but I still felt a little discouraged because my reading speed was slow and comprehending what I was reading took time. I managed to get past these feelings and worked with what I could at the time”.

“A year came by and it was time for all of us to start the cohort program, I made the decision to continue with my education journey despite the hardship I would be facing. Most of the class consisted of people who were already in the social work field, which was good because we all had something in common. The plan was to attend class one week out of every month. We all met in a classroom setting that the University College of The North accommodated for us. Some of us traveled from our communities and dedicated those 5 days for in class lectures and evening classes. We did this for almost three years. We were all enrolled in the same courses and formed strong friendships with one another”.

“After completing approximately 50 credit hours, we were encouraged to apply into the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba. We took courses through distance education. Lots of computer time, and traveling from our communities, and it seemed like never ending readings and papers”.

“Let me tell you, some of those courses are no joke. We were all tested in every way, but we all stuck together. During this time, I reconnected with my culture. I was introduced to ceremony for the very first time. I felt an awakening within me. I truly feel that if I had not been enrolled in this program, I would not have found my identity. I sundanced for the very first time in 2022. I have to say that I found balance in my life which has helped me in so many ways as an individual and someone who wants to be a helper in their community”.

How was your experience in the program?
“The experience was incredible and one of a kind. I am glad that I had this opportunity. I learned a lot about myself and what I want to do for my community. The cohort program took almost seven years but only because it was part time. Our cohort class had supports from the Faculty of Social Work. We had access to the library, to a teacher assistant, and access to tutors that were phenomenal. The instructors went above and beyond for us and in providing accommodations so that each of us could be successful in our studies”.

“It was not easy working full time, going to school part-time and trying to stay committed to our families all at the same time. We all faced struggles and hardships but that did not stop us from succeeding. We all had each other for comfort, love, and support”. “I will never forget the amount of support we had for one another, from our families, from our employers and last but not least, our sponsors”. 

Do you have a favourite memory in the program?
“I have so many favorite memories. I will never forget the love and support we all had for one another while on this incredible learning journey. I think we all wanted to quit by the last year because of the years and time that was put in to get our social work degrees. It was truly bittersweet when we obtained our degrees on convocation day”.

What is next for you?
“I would like to continue being a helper in my community but also eventually pursuing a master’s degree in social work”.

Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Libraries Workshop Series – Fall 2023

In-person and online libraries workshops are offered to students at all levels, from undergraduates to advanced graduate researchers.  Join us to learn more about:

• Searching for articles, books, and data
• Using citations and reference tools
• Research and publishing

Library Essentials

Library Essentials workshops introduce students to research skills and technologies. These workshops are primarily for undergraduates that are new to academic research, but all students are welcome to attend.

• Introduction to EndNote, Thursday, September 21, 2023, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
• Introduction to Searching, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Managing your references with Zotero, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

GradSteps at the Libraries

UM Libraries offer additional workshops each semester covering a wide variety of topics (e.g., searching & databases, citation management, publishing & peer-review, research process, open scholarship). These workshops are cross-listed with the GradSteps workshop series offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and count for co-curricular credit under the new Experience Record program. See the full list of the Libraries’ GradSteps workshops available this Fall on the upcoming workshops calendar.

The Graduate Student Research Series

This series comprises a set of six workshops to help graduate students develop knowledge and skills to help them as they move through the different stages of their degree. It is a part of the Libraries’ GradSteps workshops and count towards credit with the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Experience Record program. Students can register for all six workshops or choose the workshops that interest them. See below for more information.

• Developing your Research Question and Literature Review, Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Selecting and Publishing your Scholarly Work, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Introduction to Open Access, Friday, November 10, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Overview of Research Metrics, Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Introduction to Research Data Management, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Establishing your Research Identity, Friday, November 17, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Libraries drop-in study sessions (New!)

Drop in and chat with a librarian to get help on searching UM Libraries collections & databases, planning your research, using citation styles & reference tools. All students are welcome, and no registration is required.

• Elizabeth Dafoe Library (Brown Lab),
  Every Thursday in October & November 2023, 1:00 – 2:00pm*
• Jim Peebles Science & Technology Library (Computer Lab),
  Every Wednesday in October & November 2023, 12:30 – 1:30pm*

*No drop-ins scheduled during the Fall Break, November 13-17.

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UM Libraries staff Shirley Delorme Russell and Justin Fuhr selected books, images, and excerpts to display to Science Library patrons as they enter the library. Books by Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors were selected, and topics include Indigenous research methodology, astronomy, physics, environmental science, ecology, and food sciences.

Titles include Blackfoot Physics by F. David Peat, Science and Sustainability: Learning from Indigenous Wisdom by Joy Hendry, Pollution is Colonialism by Max Liboiron, and tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine (various authors). See the full list of books on display in Primo here. To showcase UM’s undergraduate sciences research, a poster by a recent graduate of the Faculty of Science’s Wawatay program was added to the display.

On the first day of the display, several books were checked out — students still read the occasional physical book!

The Ojibwe sky star map, also known as the ‘Ojibwe giizhig anung masinaaigan‘ is a Native Skywatchers map created by A. Lee, W. Wilson, C. Gawboy (image courtesy of A. Lee, W. Wilson and C. Gawboy)

Justin and Shirley are also collaborating on an Indigenous Science subject guide, which will be incorporated into other guides for the sciences, engineering, agriculture, food science, and environment, earth, and resources.

Shirley, an Indigenous Librarian Intern working with the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library, was tasked to identify Indigenous-authored science books.

Along the way, Shirley discovered many difficulties that students might encounter when searching; searching science terminology with “Indigenous” was not a guaranteed hit. Often the terms had to be interchanged with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Aboriginal, and even Indian to get resource hits. Resources most often found when searching “Indian” were from the United States; Australian and New Zealand resources came up when searching “Aboriginal.” It required quite a bit of time and patience to find relevant resources.   

Shirley is a well-educated and experienced Métis and Anisinaabe woman, so finding items in a university library catalogue in 2023 that still said “Indian” was shocking and hurtful to her. For example, when searching the UM Libraries for books such as Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer, the descriptive information includes subjects like “Indian philosophy,” while Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence by Gregory Cajete includes “Indians–Science” and “Ethnoscience.”   

By working with the UM Cataloguing & Metadata Librarian, Shirley was better able to learn and understand why items in our library are described as they are and what path is being taken with descriptive metadata practices to more accurately and respectfully represent Indigenous peoples in institutions like libraries. Her experience with this project taught her more about problem-solving and the importance of Indigenous library work in identifying and correcting the use of inappropriate references in order to move our institutions forward along the path of truth and reconciliation.

UM Libraries is committed to creating pathways to Indigenous achievement and one of the ways is to encourage a more Indigenous graduates to consider pursuing the Library and Information Studies profession. UM Libraries has two Indigenous Librarian Internship positions which provides tuition for pursuing a Master’s degree and a paid part-time position in UM Libraries while doing so.

Learn more about the Indigenous Librarian Internship session on April 17.

A career in library and information studies can involve serving the public, collaborating in teams, innovating with technology, and ensuring access to information for generations to come.

A unique opportunity has been created by UM Libraries for an internship for an Indigenous graduate to work in the Libraries while pursuing a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) through the University of Alberta’s online program.

Join us at the Indigenous librarian internship information session to learn about the opportunity. This session will be available both in person and online via Zoom.

Date: April 17, 2023 (Monday)
Time: 12 -1 p.m.
Venue: Sigrid Johnson Board Room, Iceland Reading Room, 3^rd Floor, Elizabeth Dafoe Library, Fort Garry Campus, University of Manitoba
*Please register to attend the in-person session.

A light lunch will be served for those attending in person.

Learn more about the internship and what a career in library and information studies looks like from the experiences of our guest speakers:

• Heather Bidzinski, Head, Archives and Special Collections, University of Manitoba
• Melissa Raynard, Head, Technical Services, University of Manitoba
• Justin Fuhr, Science Librarian, University of Manitoba
• Monique Woroniak, Customer Services Librarian, Winnipeg Public Library

Contact Lyle Ford, Associate University Librarian, Indigenous Engagement, to request the link for the Zoom session and more information about the internship.

The objective of the internship is to create a pool of qualified Indigenous academic librarians who will add needed unique and cultural perspectives to our collections, spaces, and services to our community.

UM Libraries will provide a part-time paid library position through which the intern will obtain practical knowledge and work experience while completing the University of Alberta MLIS Online Program with tuition paid by the Libraries. 

Apply for the CUPE Indigenous Librarian Intern position (four-year term) before September 14, 2023 (Thursday) at the UM Recruitment Site. The position is designated for an Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) candidate who is looking to pursue a career in librarianship or archives. Preference will be given to applicants with a four-year degree from the University of Manitoba or who are a resident of Manitoba.

2022 BFA Honours Exhibition

April 30 to May 4, 2022
ARTlab, 180 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba 

Opening Reception
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 5:00–8:00 pm
Live music, food and drinks, celebration!

(Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and government-issued photo ID is required for entry. All attendees must wear a KN95 or similar mask in all spaces, when not eating or drinking. KN95 masks will be available and provided to those who don’t have one).

On Saturday, April 30th, the halls of ARTlab will come to life with students, their families, guests and community members checking out the artistic achievements of students in the 2022 Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Exhibition. The 70,000sqft ARTlab will be transformed from a school to an exhibition centre where the hallways, studios and even classrooms will showcase works ranging from paintings, drawings and prints to ceramics, sculpture, installations and video.

A School of Art tradition, the exhibition presents and celebrates the passion and growth of these emerging artists as they complete the BFA honours program, preparing for convocation. Each of the artists is also represented in a catalogue that provides a little background on each of them and an overview of the class of 2022.

In addition, as visitors make their way through the many exhibition rooms, they are also encouraged to hold onto their impressions of the works they see in order to participate in the People’s Choice Vote. Visitors may vote for their favourite artist by casting a ballot. 

For more information on the exhibit, visit the School of Art’s website.

Exhibiting Artists:

• Alyssa Brown
• Skye Callow
• Kaitlin Clark
• Scotland Cook
• Abby Gatbonton
• Rachel Goossen
• Madelyn Gowler
• Haiyue Huang
• Jenna Li
• Bronwyn Lutz-Greenhow
• Markian Maximiuk
• Ellina Pe Benito
• Solange Roy
• Camryn Schatkowsky
• Netsanet Shawl
• Dustin Smaczylo
• William Steele
• Caleigh Stillwater
• Morgan Traa
• Chukwudubem Ukaigwe
• Hannah Van Leeuwen
• Laura Woelk
• William Younger