A key figure in the preservation and the revitalization of the Michif language in Canada will be presented with an honorary degree during a Brandon University (BU) Convocation ceremony this week.
Elder Norman Fleury will receive a Doctor of Literature during the Faculty of Arts Convocation ceremony, which starts at 2 p.m.
Excellence in teaching, research and service will be recognized at Brandon University’s two-day Convocation celebration this week.
Phyllis Webstad, whose moving story of a childhood spent at a Residential School inspired the creation of Orange Shirt Day, will be honoured at Brandon University’s Convocation this week.
Today at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew singled out Brandon University as part of his State of the Province address, and delivered us some excellent news. The premier pledged that the province will be providing to Brandon University an additional $7.4 million in funding over two years, above and beyond the funding in Budget 2024.
Brandon University was proud to see several members of the BU community recognized at Wednesday’s YWCA Westman Women of Distinction Awards Show.
Ten Westman women were chosen as award recipients, from a field of dozens of deserving nominees.
Brandon University celebrated the generosity of donors during its annual BU Foundation Luncheon, held at Harvest Hall on Wednesday.
Brandon University Counselling Therapist Marsha partnered with Cree Métis Grandmother Deborah Tacan and Master of Marriage and Family Therapy student Amanda-Rose Bourget to co-facilitate a horticultural therapy group during the past term.
The Indigenous Peoples’ Centre (IPC) team at Brandon University(BU) is planning an event to raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit people (MMIWG2S). In recognition of the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S, the IPC team will host a fire at and guest speakers at the Ceremonial Fire Pit in the Kanvanagh Courtyard, beginning at 11 a.m.
Julia Greer has all kinds of new ideas to spark her teaching career after capping her Brandon University (BU) education with a memorable experience. Greer, who will graduate with a Bachelor of Education (After Degree) this month, had the opportunity to exchange ideas with other pre-service educators at the Western Canadian Student Teacher Conference (WestCAST) in April at the University of Calgary.
A major geosciences conference coming to Brandon University (BU) next month is going to be more than an international gathering of experts.