The researchers will now have the ability to examine a variety of biological issues, ranging from the energy needs of endangered species to why animals age. A priority will be determining the energy needs of endangered sturgeon species and the differences in energy use between short-lived fish and longer-lived species. [Click on Pic to learn more]
“Dr. Foster’s leadership in promoting Open Access Astronomy to the Brandon and regional community is commendable. This additional NSERC support will assist BU in welcoming Brandonites and the citizens of Westman to experience astronomy first hand at their local university,” said BU President, Dr. Deborah Poff. [Click on Pic to learn more]
The University of the Arctic has developed a number of thematic networks that assemble collaborators concerned with specific issues, like Arctic medicine, distance and e-learning, geopolitics and security, global change, indigenous arts and crafts, and northern tourism, among others. As well, guiding the members of the University of the Arctic are values like empowering the North, improving access to education, creating shared knowledge along with serving the target community, building regional identity and strengthening the voice of Arctic inhabitants. [Click on Pic to learn more]
This memorandum of understanding establishes a framework for future collaboration between UWinnipeg and the CMHR in order to undertake projects and develop programming that empowers people to change thought and take action for human rights. [Click on Pic to learn more]
“Chinese Canadians have been coming to Manitoba since 1877, and for 38 of these years they have paid between 50 and 500 dollars in Head Tax. This amounts to a total of over $270,000. After 1947 and the repeal of the Chinese Immigration Act, wives and children denied entry to Canada since 1923, were reunited with husbands and fathers, most of whom were now elderly strangers. While the 2006 Head Tax Redress enabled Chinese Canadians to receive financial compensation for this unfair treatment and exclusion, The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre Canadian Historical Recognition Project enables Manitoban Chinese to share their remarkable stories of resilience and success,” said Dr. Alison Marshall, Co-Project Manager. [Click on Pic to learn more]
This award is aimed at a university-community partnership to improve success for children and youth in First Nations, Métis, Inuit (FNMI) and northern communities in Manitoba. [Click on Logo to learn more]
The workshop will bring together 35 of the leading rural geographers from Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. They will present papers on their research and discuss important and new dimensions of rural geography and rural development. [Click on Logo to learn more]
“This is a testament to our academic advisors and their steadfast commitment to providing one-on-one advising with each of our first year students,” said the Brandon University Dean of Students, David Rowland. “With our TREK program, all first year students undergo mandatory advising as part of their matriculation, ensuring that first year students receive the proper academic guidance and support throughout their transition to Brandon University”. [Click on Logo to learn more]
Brandon University’s Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team has been named the 2011 Scotiabank & SIFE Go Green Challenge Regional Champion by national charitable organization Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) and proud program supporter Scotiabank. SIFE is a team based program that encourages post secondary students to address relevant economic, social and environmental issues by empowering others to improve their quality of life and standard of living. [Click on Logo to learn more]
Gordon Portman’s creative nonfiction work entitled “Ashes and Sky” has received the nod and he is one of five finalists. He is the sole Manitoba resident to receive this honour, in any of the three categories, this year. [Click on Pic to learn more]
UWinnipeg, Brandon and University College of the North connect with virtual meeting and teaching capacity. [Click on Pic to learn more]
The document is designed to foster the development of new First Nations language teaching skills and collaborate to support the retention and preservation of First Nations languages. [Click on Pic to learn more]
