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A call against brutality
January 2024 is coming to an end, and, already, the Winnipeg Police Service has killed another person.
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‘Avoidable harm’
Masked faces are few and far between as I walk through the University of Winnipeg (U of W)’s main campus in early January, watching as students brush past one another in hallways between classes or congregate around tables in the library’s mezzanines.
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Origin Stories: Kale Sheppard
In the realm of urban artistry, Kale Sheppard emerges as a dynamic force, weaving their identity into the tapestry of Winnipeg’s cityscape.
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Arts briefs
Romeo, save me // Black and Proud/Noir et Fier // Art with teeth // Celebrate Palentine’s Day // Talking climate // Embracing winter through song
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Hearts full of rhythm
Gracing Winnipeg dancefloors as of late is a certain sect of dancers. Their movements are easily traced, smooth and free-flowing with the utmost poise and dexterity. The envious need not despair. If they had it their way, everybody in Winnipeg would join their foot-stomping ranks.
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Ushering a Yiddish renaissance
Throughout its thousand-year history, Yiddish formed the linguistic foundation of a rich world of literature, music, folklore and fine arts.
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Critipeg: Monster
Plays at the Dave Barber Cinematheque Feb. 1 to 8
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Crafting the self
When long-time collaborator Shaneela Boodoo was enlisted as a guest curator at the C2 Centre for Craft, she relished the opportunity to create a cohesive and self-reflexive exhibition.
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Culturally appropriate care for Manitoba survivors
The expansion of a forensic nursing program at two community clinics will help survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence access trauma-informed and culturally appropriate care.
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Manitoba gets its first Indigenous Protected Area
Manitoba is establishing its first Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in the northern part of the province, a big step forward in conservation and reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples.
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Dr. Bev Fredborg, psychology assistant professor
As a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma and emotion regulation, Dr. Bev Fredborg, an assistant psychology professor at the University of Winnipeg (U of W), is well aware of current social-media trends involving mental-health advice – and misinformation – about trauma.
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City briefs
Free provincial park entry // March for Afolabi Opaso // Feasibility of landfill search // River trail closes again // Largest seizure of meth reported in Prairies // U of W hiring more Indigenous faculty
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What’s post-Soviet life like?
Growing up in a post-Soviet country was an interesting experience. One of the things I remember is just how empty our apartment was.
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Turbulent takeoffs
Over the past couple of years, I have come to the conclusion that flying is the worst way to travel.
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Campus briefs
MONEY TALKS // WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS // CAREER CHATS ON INSTAGRAM // STUDY ABROAD – FALL/WINTER 2024-25 // FINAL WITHDRAWAL DATE (FALL/WINTER TERM) // READING WEEK
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Horoscopes
Friday’s last quarter moon sees changes taking place over the weekend. Go for what you want!
University of Winnipeg and downtown community newspaper