Unofficial UWSA General Election 2025 Results

March 5th, 2025

Congratulations to all the winners! Here are the unofficial UWSA General Election 2025 results*:

International Women's Day Action Plan!

March 5th, 2025

International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women and gender equality. IWD is about celebrating non-binary and women’s achievements. Raising awareness about discimination and taking action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive. – www.internationalwomensday.com

Thank you UWinnipeg Human Rights and Diversity Office for creating this International Women’s Day Action Plan and Info Graphic.

Below you can find a list of resource and businesses. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.

Small Businesses:

• Anishinaabe Girl Designs – 165 Lilas St. @anishinaabegirl
• Black Market Provisions – 550 Osborne St. – @blackmarketprovisions
• Lucky Koi – 1100 Portage Ave. @luckykoichinese
• Dark Shugar – 1225 St. Mary’s Rd. @darkshugar
• The Sugar Freak – 216 Osborne St. @thesugarfreak_
• Made by Megs – 15 St. Annes Rd. @madebymegss
• Prairie Sky Books – 871 Westminster. @prairieskybooks
• Drop In Dance – 1379 Portage Ave. @dropindancewpg

Educate:

• Re-Storying Education | Decolonizing Your Practice Using a Critical Lens – by Carolyn Roberts

• Around the Kitchen Table: Métis Aunties’ Scholarship – Edited by Laura Forsythe and Jennifer Markides

• The Iron Rose The Extraordinary Life of Charlotte Ross, M.D. – by Fred Edge

• Naturally Woman: The Search For Self In Black Canadian Women’s Literature – by Sharon Beckford

• Compelled To Act: Histories Of Women’s Activism In Western Canada – Edited by Sarah Carter, and Nanci Langford

• Falling Back in Love with Being Human | Letters to Lost Souls – by Kai Cheng Thom

Advocate & Get Involved:

• West Central Women’s Resource Centre – 640 Ellice Ave. @wcwomensctr
• Ka Ni Kanichihk: Go Ask Auntie – 102-765 Main St. @goaskauntie
• The Elizabeth Fry Society – 544 Selkirk. @elizabethfrysocietyofmanitoba

“We must open the doors and we must see to it they remain open, so that others can pass through.” “Sisterhood is powerful.” – Rosemary Brown, politician and activist

Click here to download the info graphic.

UWSA Annual General Meeting on March 21, 2025

February 27th, 2025

The 2025 UWSA Annual General Meeting will occur on Friday, March 21, 2025, at The University of Winnipeg in The Hive (Lockhart Hall) at 12:30 PM CST.

Find out what the UWSA has been doing. You’ll get an update about what we have accomplished and what’s in store next year. We want to hear from you.

AGENDA

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION 

March 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM

IN THE HIVE

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 2025 General Election Results

b. Finance and Operations Presentation:

i. Presentation of audited financial statements

ii. Auditor’s report

iii. Re-appointment of the incumbent auditor

c. General By-Law Amendments:

i. To consider and, if deemed advisable, to confirm, with or without variation, the amendments to the UWSA’s General By-laws in the form attached to this notice, as  adopted by resolution of the Board of Directors of the UWSA.

d. Proposal regarding the expansion of automatic health plan enrollment: For any questions please email, e.iwuoha@theuwsa.ca.

i. To consider and, if deemed advisable, to confirm, with or without variation, the resolution of the Board of Directors of the UWSA to expand the scope of automatic health plan enrollment in accordance with the proposal attached to this notice.

5. Communications – For Information

a. 2024/25 Report of the Board of Directors

b. 2024/25 Report of the By-law and Policy Committee

6. Other Business

7. Adjournment

AGM Package

• UWSA 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• General By-Law Amendments-02-2025
• Proposal for Expansion of Automatic Health Plan Enrollment

Submitting Motions

All UWSA members can submit a motion to the Chair of the Board at chair@theuwsa.ca. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, March 11 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

Click here to visit the UWSA Annual General Meeting Page

Vote now in the UWSA General Elections 25!

February 27th, 2025

The voting for the UWSA General Elections 25 is open from Monday, March 3 at 9:00 am and ends on March 5 at 6:00 pm!

To cast your vote online, check your UofW email. You will receive an email with a unique password, and voting link.

You can also vote in person at the UofW campus at the following locations:

• Riddell Hall Atrium
  • March 3: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • March 4: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • March 5: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Richardson College for the Environment
  • March 3: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Buhler Centre
  • March 4: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Centennial Hall in front of Info Booth
  • March 4: 1:30 – 6 p.m.
• Merchants Corner
  • March 5: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• UWSA Daycare
  • March 5: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

If you have already submitted a vote but wish to change it, you have until March 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Simply enter your UWinnipeg Student ID Number and Password to vote.

You can learn more about your candidates read the Voter’s Guide. For all information about the General Elections, visit theuwsa.ca/elections.

UWSA General Election 2025 Speeches

February 24th, 2025

The candidates for the UWSA General Elections are students just like you. They represent your faculties and communities to the UWSA and the University of Winnipeg. Find out if your representatives care about the same issues as you before you cast your vote.

Attend Candidate Speeches on:

• Vice-President External Affairs Speeches – Tuesday, February 25 in The Hive starting at 12:00 p.m.
• President Speeches – Wednesday, February 26 in The Hive starting 12:00 p.m.
• Vice-President Student Affairs Speeches – Thursday, February 27 in The Hive  starting at 12:00 p.m.
• Board of Directors Speeches – Friday, February 28 in The Hive starting at 12:00 p.m.

Learn more about your election candidates and make an informed vote in the 2025 General Elections.

Can’t make it to the event? Click here to read Candidate Bios in the Voter’s Guide. 

Have any questions? Email cec@theuwsa.ca or visit theuwsa.ca/elections

General Election 2025 Nomination Opens

January 27th, 2025

The UWSA General Election 2025 Nomination Period begins today!

The nomination Period opens at: 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan 27.

The nomination Period closes at: 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 6.

Do you want to create positive change for your fellow students at the University of Winnipeg?

The General Election is where students can run for an Executive Team position (President, Vice-President Student Affairs), a Board of Director position, a Board of Regents seat, or a Senator position.  

Becoming an Executive Director or a member of the UWSA Board of Directors gives you experience serving on a non-profit board, awards you the opportunity to connect with student communities and represent their needs, gives you a voice to help make decisions that impact students and the university, and helps you learn more about the student union, university governance, and lobbying government.

To nominate yourself, fill out this online form by clicking here!

For more information, please visit theuwsa.ca/elections or email the CEC@theuwsa.ca.

UWSA Rainbow Lounge presents Homo Hop: Regal in Red Feb 15

January 24th, 2025

UWSA Rainbow Lounge presents Homo Hop 2025: Regal in Red! Put on your best old Hollywood outfit and get ready to strut down the red carpet with a night of dancing, drinks, and fun! Homo Hop is a queer-focused social and dance held in support of the UWSA Rainbow Lounge, a queer safe space on the UWinnipeg campus. Hosted at the Alt Hotel on February 15th from 7pm until 12am, join the Rainbow Lounge and DJ The Kaptain for a fabulous night you won’t forget. Tickets are $20 including Showpass fees, and a cash bar will be available. Must be 18+ to attend. We can’t wait to see you there! Get tickets here.

Winnipeg Jets Student Night on January 16

January 9th, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets and UWSA have teamed up to offer all UofW students the opportunity to attend the Winnipeg Jets “Student Night” on Thursday January 16 @ 7 PM when they take on the Seattle Kraken! Click here to get your tickets!!!

Tickets are only $35+ Fees! Show valid student ID at the concession for the game on January 16 and receive 50% off Fountain Pop, Popcorn or regular Hot Dogs!

Instructions to purchase

1. Click GET TICKETS
2. Click the section, then row, then the specific seats you would like to purchase
3. Once you have completed adding seats you require to cart – select CONTINUE
4. ORDER SUMMARY – Please review order to ensure all tickets are together and you have the correct number.
5. Fill out contact information including the email address that you normally use to access tickets for games or events at Canada Life Centre for the tickets

To manage your tickets for the game please use the new Official App of the Winnipeg Jets and the Manitoba Moose. Once you download the app, sign up for the Jets 360 Rewards Program, then link your Ticketmaster Account in the “More” section of the app. Learn more about Jets 360 HERE. You will be able to load to your wallet on your phone or forward to those that will be attending the game.

Notice of upcoming UWSA Special General Meeting of the Membership on January 13, 2025

December 20th, 2024

The UWSA Special General Meeting will be taking place on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. in The Hive at The University of Winnipeg.

The UWSA Board of Directors has resolved to repeal the existing General By-laws of the UWSA and replace them with the Amended and Restated General By-laws of the UWSA in the form which can be accessed via the link below in the UWSA SGM Package section of this website page.

 The Board of Directors has determined that it is desirable to adopt the amendments in order to amend the By-laws for clarity, consistency, and to modernize the UWSA’s election procedures among other updates to ensure ongoing compliance with legislation. As the By-Law amendments require approval by the members at a meeting of the members, the UWSA Board of Directors has called a Special General Meeting of the membership to be held on January 13^th 2025 at 12:30 PM in The Hive at The University of Winnipeg for the members to consider and, if deemed advisable, confirm and approve the amendments to the By-laws.

 Members are encouraged to review the complete amendments which can be accessed via the link below in the UWSA SGM Package section of this website page in full prior to the meeting.

UWSA SGM Package

• By-law Revisions (CLEAN)
• By-law Revisions (track changes)

UWSA SGM Agenda

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

January 13th, 2025 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 – 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.
5. Other Business
6. Adjournment

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

Submitting Motions

All UWSA members can submit a motion to the Chair of the Board at chair@theuwsa.ca by Friday, January 3^rd 2025 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

Statement about the BIPoC Lounge and Service Centres

December 10th, 2024

The University of Winnipeg Student’s Association (UWSA) is committed to diversity and inclusion. Toward that goal, the UWSA has for many years helped to support the development of communal spaces on campus aimed toward providing a safe and inclusive place for students and groups who have historically been excluded from full participation in the broader community, owing to any particular characteristic such as ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, etc. The UWSA is certainly not unique in that regard, as similar facilities exist in virtually every university across Canada, and have done for decades. At the University of Winnipeg, these spaces would include the Rainbow Lounge for the 2SLGBTQ+ students, Access Lounge for students who are disabled by barriers, Women-Trans Spectrum Lounge for the women and trans students, and the BIPoC Lounge for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour students.

Importantly, these spaces are not intended to exclude. On the contrary, these spaces are intended to allow students who might otherwise feel marginalized in the broader campus to find a welcoming space within which to find support, community, and safety – in short, a place to let their guard down and to engage with others who might be similarly marginalized. They have organized activities in these spaces that include movie nights, study nights, workshops, round tables, and bigger celebratory events for their specific community.

As the UWSA we are proud to continually support our service centres and provide spaces where diverse communities can support each other. We remain committed to ensuring that its policies reflect an appropriate balance between fostering community and safety, while ensuring compliance with human rights legislation.

Sincerely,
The UWSA