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Alternate Grading Option for the Spring/Summer Terms fails approval by the University of Winnipeg Senate

June 25th, 2021

The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association is disappointed that the Alternate Grading Option for the Spring and Summer courses had failed to be approved by the University of Winnipeg Senate. We understand and recognize that UWinnipeg students are still affected by the pandemic. Without the Alternate grading in place, we want to ensure students feel supported with academic advocacy and appeals. The UWSA is here for you and will continue to advocate for students.  

For support, please email Reza Saker Hossain, the Vice-President Student Affairs, at vpsa@theuwsa.ca.

Other available supports are listed here:  

  • UWSA Staff can help you with academic advocacy or appeals. 
  • Academic and Career Services Advisors are there to provide guidance with appeals and exam accommodations. Students can contact them at 204.786.9257 or advising@uwinnipeg.ca. 
  • Student Counselling staff are currently working remotely and would be pleased to assist you via phone or Zoom video counselling. Students can reach them at 204.988.7611 or studentwellness@uwinnipeg.cafrom Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 

In solidarity, 

 The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association 

The next UWSA Board of Director Meeting will be conducted over Zoom on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 5.30 PM

June 25th, 2021

The next UWSA Board of Director Meeting will be conducted over Zoom on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 5.30 PM.

Please review the documents below

210630 AGENDA

210630 OPEN PACKAGE

All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend Open Session. Please email t.hanan@theuwsa.ca by 4.30 PM 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.

Indigenous History Month Resources

June 22nd, 2021

Watch the live-stream video for Indigenous Peoples Day here: Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

The month of June is National Indigenous History Month. The UWSA directors and staff have compiled resources and recommendations to celebrate and show support for the Indigenous community.

Read:

  1. Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City by Tanya Talaga
  2. This Place: 150 Years retold
  3. NDN Coping Mechanisms by Billy-Ray Belcourt
  4. Bone Black by Carol Rose GoldenEagle
  5. Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
  6. Dancing on Our Turtle’s Back by Leanne Simpson
  7. Indigenous Writes by Chelsea Vowel
  8. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigneous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Buy:

  1. Clothing: Teekca’s Boutique Winnipeg, Mimo Bimadisiwin – Good Life, Red Rebel Armour, Dreamcatcher Productions 
  2. Jewellery and Beauty: Three Sisters by Emma, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC, Monias Beads 
  3. Food: Feast Café Bistro, Brownees Urban Bistro 
  4. Gifts: Creestargifts.com
  5. House Goods: Indigo Arrows
  6. Art: Qaumajuq at the WAG, Urban Shaman Gallery, Beam Paint, Niamh Dooley, Blake Angeconeb, Dee Barsy 

Watch:

  1. Mohawk Girls
  2. Falls Around Her
  3. There’s Something in the Water
  4. The Grizzlies

Listen:

  Podcast:

  • Up To Speed with Faith Fundal
  • Unreserved with Falen Johnson
  • Muddied Water
  • Nation to Nation
  • All My Relations by Matika Wilbur and Adrienne Keene
  • The Red Man Laughing by Ryan McMahon
  • Missing & Murdered by Connie Walker
  • Our Native Land by Tchadas Leo
  • Media Indigena with Rick Harp

Follow:

Instagram

TikTok

 

At UWinnipeg:

  1. UWSA Truth and Growth Campaign
  2. Indigenous Students’ Association (ISA)
  3. Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre
  4. Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC)
  5. BIPoC Lounge

Attend, Donate, and Support:

  1. Mama Bear Clan: Community security
  2. Bear Clan Patrol Inc: Community security
  3. Anishiative: Community outreach
  4. Indigenous vision – North End: Safe spaces for North End Residents
  5. mamawicom: Community resource
  6. Fearless R2W Circle of Support: Support for parents/helpers in Winnipeg’s North End
  7. CommUNITY.204: Community based non-profit
  8. Qaumajuq at the WAG: Contemporary Inuit Art
  9. Urbanshaman.org: Contemporary Aboriginal Art
  10. Urban Shaman Gallery: Indigenous-owned gallery
  11. Reelcanada.ca/indigenous-made-films: Indigenous made film directory

For a PDF copy, click here: Indigneous History Month Resources

 

 

POSTPONED - Truth and Growth Workshop: Engineering Dialogue

June 17th, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This workshop has been postponed to a later date. More info to come.

Facilitator: Community Liaison Director, Shawna Péloquin

“Engineering Dialogue” is an interactive workshop that aims to explore the many barriers that youth may face when facilitating or participating in dialogues among peers and/or adults. What can we do to strengthen the safe space within ourselves so we can carry that energy forward to new environments? How can we relate to and empathize with peers from different walks of life? This workshop will guide participants through various challenges and activities as they improve their social toolkit to engineer dialogues in their communities.

Questions? Email s.peloquin@theuwsa.ca or visit theuwsa.ca/truth-and-growth

Pride Month Resources

June 15th, 2021

June is Pride Month, and it’s dedicated to uplifting, celebrating, and supporting the 2SLGBTQ* community. The UWSA directors and staff have compiled 2SLGBTQ* resources and recommendations containing shows, movies, podcasts, local businesses, and organizations.

Read:

  1. You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson
  2. Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
  3. Hello Cruel World by Kate Bornstein
  4. My Gender Workbook by Kate Bornstein
  5. Chelsea Girls by Eileen Myles

Buy:

  1. Clothing: Chips Vintage, Shop Take Care, Reclaim Mending, Closet Space Market, Vantage Vintage, PJ Vintage
  2. Masks: Masks.by.cake
  3. Beauty: Accent’aigu Nailz
  4. Food and Drinks: Black Market Provisions, Eadha Bread, Oh Doughnuts, The Tallest Poppy, Roughage Eatery, Little Brown Jug Brewery
  5. Art: synonymartconsultation, Tamiko Kavanagh (mikochase), Jacob Sawchyn (versawchyart), Breana Ferrara (corpulence_drip), Michelle Anais Beaulieu-Morgan (mutuallyassureddecontruction)
  6. Photographer: Ally Gonzalo (jhapes), Shoog McDaniel (shooglet)

Watch:

  1. Eugene Lee Yang’s coming out music video “I’m Gay”
  2. Pose
  3. Legendary
  4. Sex Education
  5. Atypical
  6. Tiny Pretty Things
  7. We Are Who We Are
  8. Euphoria
  9. Master of None
  10. The Dragon Prince

Listen:

  Podcast:

  Music

Follow:

  1. @thebannockbabes
  2. @queerfolksofwinnipeg
  3. @faithfundal
  4. @missgender_wpg
  5. @maribeth.tabanera
  6. @theprettiestprince

At UWinnipeg:

  1. @UWSARainbow Lounge

Attend, Donate, and Support:

  1. @QPOCWinnipeg: Events for Queer and Trans Identified Black, Indigenous & People of Colour
  2. SunshineHouseWPG.org: Community drop-in and resource centre
  3. RainbowResourceCentre.org: Counselling, Education, Programing, and Directory for 2SLGBTQ+
  4. @transhealthklinicwpg: Health to transgender and gender diverse individuals
  5. Club 200: Winnipeg only gay owned Gay bar
  6. @GORGE: Queers Arts and Drag Festival
  7. @SynonymArtsConsolation: Consultation and Events Management
  8. PrideWinnipeg.com: hosts Winnipeg Pride Festival. 2SLGBTQ* Directory
  9. ReelPride.org: International 2SLGBTQ* Film Festival

For a PDF copy, click here: Pride Month Resources

 

 

In Solidarity with the Afzaal Family

June 10th, 2021

The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) is deeply saddened by the recent terrorist attack against the Salman Family. The family lost Yumna Afzaal, Madiha Salman, Talat Afzaal, and Salman Afzaal on Sunday, June 6, 2021, in London, Ontario, leaving their 9-year-old son as the only survivor.  

UWSA President Kirtaveer Singh Hayer says, “I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of this senseless act of terrorism. I pray for peace for the souls lost in this heinous crime and offer my condolences on behalf of the UWSA to the friends, loved ones and surviving members of the Afzaal family. Islam is a beautiful but misunderstood religion, and we all have a responsibility to correct the Islamophobic opinions of those around us. I have spent plenty of time with the Muslim community of UWinnipeg and attended Friday prayers at the campus mosque. I can attest to the fact that Islam is a peaceful religion that deserves the same level of dignity and respect as any other. I hope for a future of peace and tolerance in our society, and as President of the UWSA, I promise to fight against intolerance, discrimination and extremism of all kinds.” 

The UWSA stands in solidarity with the Afzaal Family, Muslim students, and the Muslim community. We strongly oppose any acts of violence against the Muslim community and want to make sure Muslim students feel supported.  

 “May God grant peace to the departed souls and grant Sabr to the surviving members of the Afzaal family. I’m shocked and heartbroken to see that a family was killed just because of their faith. This brutal act of terrorism has caused trauma to the Muslim community in Canada,” says UWSA Vice-President Student Affairs, Reza Saker Hossain. “Nobody should be forced to give up their faith or religious symbols to be treated fairly. I want to say to the students of UofW – who belong to any religious minority group – that proudly wear your religious symbols like your Hijab, Dastar, or any other symbols that you wish to wear.” 

We encourage any students who have been affected to use the counselling resources found on campus and in the community. You can find a list of mental health resources on the UWSA website, and online counselling is available for students through MindBeacon.com. 

Donations are being accepted on their GoFundMe, which will be used as Sadaqa Jariya on behalf of the family. You can find the GoFundMe link in our bio. 

In solidarity,  

The UWSA 

Call for Indigenous Peoples Day Video

June 8th, 2021

The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) compiles videos from Indigenous Students to highlight their voices for Indigenous Peoples Day. Each Indigenous student that submits a video will receive a complimentary gift bag, including a $20 Feast Gift Card. The deadline to send in a video is Tuesday, June 15, by 5:00 PM CST.

Video perimeters 

  • Must be landscape (you can film on your phone, webcam, etc.)
  • Make sure your video in MP4 format, 
  • 1-2 minutes long
  • Say your name
  • Say your pronouns
  • Say what nation and/or clan you are part of
  • You may also speak in whichever language you prefer (If you do so, please provide us with a script of what you’re saying)
  • Things you can talk about/do in the videos
    • Why Indigenous Peoples Day matters to you 
    • Perform a Jig
    • Perform a Traditional Drum Song
    • Sing

How to submit

When you’re finished, email the MP4 video to Sheen Chan at s.chan@theuwsa.ca. If your file is too big, you can use the website WeTransfer.com to submit it. If you’re having any difficulties, please email a.nguyen@theuwsa.ca.

Please also note that gift bags will be sent out after June 15. 

Questions about the video? Please email a.nguyen@theuwsa.ca. 

Nominations are open for The Indigenous Students' Association elections! Submit before June 18

June 6th, 2021

 

Nominations for the Indigenous Students’ Association Executive Council are now open! The positions open for election are:

  1. Female Representative/Co-President
  2. Male Representative/Co-President
  3. Events Coordinator
  4. Treasurer
  5. Secretary
  6. Culture & Sport Liaison
  7. Pow Wow Chairperson

Candidates who would like to be nominated for a position must email isa@theuwsa.ca by Friday, June 18th at 11:59PM. In your email please include:

  1. Your name,
  2. Your student number,
  3. The title of the position you are running for.

If you have any questions about the duties of the positions and council, please reach out to current Female Representative/ Co-President, Gracie Grift, at isa@theuwsa.ca. We highly encourage all Indigenous students to nominate themselves for a position or to reach out to learn more about other opportunities within the ISA!

UWSA Stands in Solidarity with Tk'emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation

May 31st, 2021

The University of Winnipeg Student’s Association (UWSA) represents students at the University of Winnipeg, and recognizes the genocidal acts committed by Canada against Indigenous peoples and the legacy of residential schools as outlined in the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015.

The discovery of 215 children’s remains in an unmarked mass grave at Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia has devastated University of Winnipeg students. The UWSA stands in solidarity with Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation, and all Indigenous Peoples.

The University of Winnipeg has lowered its flags for the week of May 31-June 6, and the UWSA remains dedicated to Reconciliation and Decolonization including action, education, and collaboration through its current Truth and Growth campaign.

For students seeking support, a complete list of campus, municipal, provincial, and federal mental health resources can be found on the UWSA website, and online counselling is available for students through Mind Beacon.

Truth and Growth Workshop: We Are All Migrants

May 17th, 2021

May 25, 6-7:30PM

Pre-register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvfuivrTotEtbcmAzJVEu0X0Z336DvuazX

Facilitator: Community Liaison Director, Shawna Péloquin

We Are All Migrants is a workshop that encourages participants to explore their ancestors’ footsteps through the lands and the influences under which they migrated. It combines experiential learning and open dialogues to create a safe environment where participants can share their histories with migrants from different walks of life. Using creative tools, people map their family’s pathways. The workshop also includes interactive ice-breakers and a video presentation. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a stronger understanding of the process of migration in a global context, reflect on stereotypes that may be present in their communities, and be inspired to nurture paths to reconciliation.

Questions? Email s.peloquin@theuwsa.ca or visit theuwsa.ca/truth-and-growth

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