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  • Notice of upcoming UWSA Annual General Meeting of the membership on March 18

    February 25th, 2026

    The UWSA Annual General Meeting of the membership is to be held on Wednesday, March 18th 2026 at 12:30 PM in The Hive at The University of Winnipeg

    Every year, we hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) close to the end of the Winter Term to connect with student and present on the year. It’s a chance for UWSA members to receive an update on the budget, operations, and propose motions. All student shave voting and speaking rights!

    Any members wishing to submit any motions must e-mail them to: chair@theuwsa.ca. The deadline to receive motions submitted from members is Sunday, March 8th  2026 at 12:30 PM

    Get familiar with how the Rules of Order works: UWSA Rules of Order

    The AGM is a chance for the UWSA to:

    • Report on the year’s accomplishments
    • Propose updates to the bylaws & policies
    • Present the budget for the upcoming year
    • Hear proposals from the membership
    • Meet the incoming Executives and Directors

    AGENDA

    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGENDA

    Wednesdasy, March 18th, 2026 at 12:30 PM

    In The HIVE – University of Winnipeg

    1. Call to Order
    2. Introduction and Rules of Order
    3. Approval of the Order of Business
    4. New Business – For Approval:

    a) Ratification of 2026 General Election Results

    b) Finance and Operations Presentation:

    i. Presentation of audited financial statements

    ii. Auditor’s report

    c) By-Law Amendments Referred from the Special General Meeting on January 23, 2026

    i. To consider and, if deemed advisable, to confirm, with or without variation, the resolution of the Board of Directors of the UWSA repealing the General By-laws of the UWSA and enacting the Amended and Restated General By-laws of the UWSA in the form attached to this notice.

    1. Communications – For Information

    a) Report of the 2025/26 Board of Directors and Executives

    b) Report of the By-Law and Policy Committee

    1. Other Business
    1. Adjournment

    AGM Package

    Current UWSA General By-Laws

    Submitting Motions

    All UWSA members can submit a motion to the Chair of the Board at chair@theuwsa.ca. The deadline to submit is Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM CST.

    To learn how to write a motion, please review the documents below:

    Motion Template (Editable PDF)
    How to Write a Motion

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  • Job Opening at the UWSA

    February 20th, 2026

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    The UWSA is an equal-opportunity employer and an accessible work environment. Accessibility accommodations will be made throughout the interview process and upon hiring.

    UWSA Available Employment Opportunities

    Food Bank Coordinator

    Submit your application here.

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  • Next UWSA Board of Directors Meeting: February 23

    February 18th, 2026

    NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

    All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.

    All participants are expected to abide by the University’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.

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  • UWSA strongly opposes the City of Winnipeg’s proposed bylaw prohibiting “nuisance protests”

    February 13th, 2026

    Last updated: January 13, 2026

    The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) is deeply concerned about the City of Winnipeg’s proposed Safe Access to Vulnerable Infrastructure by-law currently under consideration by the Executive Policy Committee.

    Students, like all residents, have a fundamental democratic right to peaceful assembly, protest, and dissent. These rights are essential tools for marginalized communities, students, and social movements to bring attention to injustice and to advocate for social, political, and institutional change. It is our strong view that the ambiguous definition of “nuisance demonstrations” risks significantly restricting these rights in public spaces across Winnipeg, including areas where students, workers, and community members traditionally gather to express collective concerns.

    We recognize the importance of public safety and respectful discourse. However, restrictions on protest must be narrowly tailored, transparent, and grounded in strong protections of civil liberties. As currently drafted, this by-law raises serious concerns about overreach, discretionary enforcement, and disproportionate impacts on Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, and other historically marginalized groups who rely on protest as a means of political participation.

    The UWSA calls on the City Council and the Executive Policy Committee to reconsider this proposal and to engage meaningfully with community organizations, civil liberties groups, and affected stakeholders before advancing any measures that could limit democratic participation. We further encourage students and community members to stay informed, participate in public consultations, and exercise their rights to civic engagement.

    Students and community members who wish to participate in the consultation process can register to speak to the Executive Policy Committee and submit written feedback to the City Council. UWSA will continue to monitor this proposal and provide updates on opportunities for student engagement.

    IMMEDIATE ACTION AND SUPPORT:

    Here is the link to register as a delegate or provide a submission with feedback to the Executive Policy Committee: https://www.winnipeg.ca/city-governance/mayor-council/council-committee-meetings/participate-meeting/register-delegation-or-submit-comments-committee-council

    The deadline is noon, February 13th 2026 for any submissions for the Executive Policy Committee Meeting on 17th February 2026.

    The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association remains committed to defending students’ rights to organize, speak out, and participate in all aspects of public life without fear of reprisal.

    Sincerely,

    The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA)

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