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How a University of Manitoba book club is empowering Black students
A club at the University of Manitoba is committed to turning the page on how stories about the Black community are shared in academic spaces.
How soccer survives — and thrives — in a northern Manitoba community
A strong, undying love for soccer has survived generations in Opaskwayak Cree Nation, despite a lack of resources or options for play during the long northern Manitoba winter.
Winnipeg Art Gallery sells Warhol prints to raise money for Indigenous art
Screen-printed portraits that are part of Andy Warhol's Reigning Queens collection, which have an estimated worth of up to $900,000 each, will be auctioned off on June 8, and the funds will be placed in an endowment fund specifically for Indigenous art.
Manitoba wood carver transforms dying tree into angel at St-Pierre-Jolys Museum
A dying tree in front of the museum in the small southern Manitoba community of St-Pierre-Jolys has been given a second chance at life — but this time as an angel, thanks to a wood carver.
What Winnipeggers can do if they encounter a coyote
As the snow begins to melt, Winnipeggers may be more likely to encounter a coyote. An expert says they are probably more wary of you than you are of them, but offers tips on how to deal with the wild animals.
Retired Santa from Winnipeg wins life-changing $60M lotto jackpot
Christmas came early this year for Randy Glays, a retired Santa from Winnipeg who won a $60-million Lotto Max jackpot earlier this month.
Altona flag named best in Manitoba after winning contest
Altona residents can raise their flag high after it won a Manitoba Vexillological Association contest.
Despite losing part of his hand, former Winnipeg tattoo artist determined to stay positive
A slip while using a table saw has threatened the livelihood of Ernesto Romero — a former Winnipegger who is not only a seasoned carpenter, but also a tattoo artist.
Niki Ashton calls on Ottawa, FIFA to boost investment in soccer for Indigenous and northern communities
At a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday the NDP representative was joined by members of Opaskwayak Cree Nation to make a case for how crucial sports, like soccer, are for rural communities.
Traditional healing program will help combat intergenerational harm, Southern Chiefs' Organization says
The Southern Chiefs' Organization officially launched a program Monday that it says will help Manitoba's Indigenous communities move forward. The traditional healers program will use culturally-informed practices to treat the spirit, body and mind while also deepening participants' cultural connection.