July 14th, 2021
By-law and Policy Committee is hosting consultations via Zoom about the UWSA Election processes. Open to all students. Monday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m. Register by emailing t.hanan@theuwsa.ca with your name and student number.
July 9th, 2021
The Student Life Committee meeting is on Monday, July 12th, at noon! The meeting will discuss summer and future events. Have your say on upcoming events like Roll Call. Email t.hanan@theuwsa.ca for meeting details.
July 6th, 2021
The UWSA is looking for a Secretary of the Board of Directors!
Do you want experience working on a non-profit board? We’re hiring a Secretary of the Board of Directors at the UWSA!
Check out the posting here.
June 28th, 2021
The Board of Directors biographies are now available and can be found on the Board of Directors page.
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:
In solidarity,
The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association
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
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.
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:
Buy:
Watch:
Listen:
Podcast:
Follow:
TikTok
At UWinnipeg:
Attend, Donate, and Support:
For a PDF copy, click here: Indigneous History Month Resources
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
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:
Buy:
Watch:
Listen:
Podcast:
Music
Follow:
At UWinnipeg:
Attend, Donate, and Support:
For a PDF copy, click here: Pride Month Resources
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
