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  • Food Bank Closure Dates

    October 27th, 2026

    The Food Bank will be closed on the following dates:

    • November 27 – Harvest Manitoba Closure
    • December 25 – Christmas Day
    • January 1 – New Year’s Day
    • February 26 – Harvest Manitoba Closure
    • March 19 – Harvest Manitoba Closure

    Thank you for your understanding!

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  • Graduation Photos with Edge Imaging

    October 27th, 2026

    UWSA Grad Photo Sessions Dates:

    • Fall Sessions:
      • Thursday, October 8 – Friday, October 9, 2026
      • Monday, November 9 – Tuesday November 10, 2026
    • Winter Sessions:
      • Tuesday, March 10 to Thursday, March 12, 2027
      • Monday, April 27 to Wednesday, 29, 2027
    • Spring/Summer Sessions:
      • Monday, May 25 to Thursday, June 4, 2027

    Hours: Appointments available between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM

    BOOK ONLINE: edgeimaging.ca/uwinnipeg

    For more information, please visit: theuwsa.ca/graduation-photos-with-edge-imaging/

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  • The Free Youth Transit Pass Pilot program

    August 25th, 2026

    The Free Youth Transit Pass Pilot program provides complimentary transit passes to eligible Winnipeg students aged 11 to 21 for the entire 2026–2027 school year. Funded by a $10-million provincial initiative, the program officially begins in September 2026 and will remain valid until August 2027. [1, 2]

    Program Eligibility

    • Age Group: Youths aged 11 to 17, and high school students aged 18 to 21.
    • School Status: Must be enrolled in a Winnipeg-based public, independent, or home-school program.
    • Under 11: Children aged 11 and under already ride for free on Winnipeg Transit if accompanied by a fare-paying customer.

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  • Volunteer for the UWSA Foodbank!

    June 22nd, 2026

    Calling all UWinnipeg students! We’re looking for UWSA Foodbank Volunteers. Join a welcoming, fun, and helpful community while making a real difference on campus.

    You must be a current University of Winnipeg student to apply.

    Sign up at theuwsa.ca/foodbank-volunteer

    Questions? Email foodbank@theuwsa.ca

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