Serving the North

From the large window of her dental office in northern Manitoba, Judy Zetaruk [B.Sc./86, DMD/90] can watch eagles soaring over a tree-lined lake.

Seven older adults do chair squats with their arms out in front of them.

Communities Near and Far

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will launch a new college in the spring of 2025, recognizing the growth and prominence of UM’s dedicated work in global and public health.

Elder Margaret Lavallee holds an eagle feather. She is standing behind a podium with the University of Manitoba log on the front. The main text on the banner behind her reads "We Will Take Good Care of the People. Indigenous Cultural Safety Training".

Taking Good Care

A training program designed to ensure that Manitoba health-care workers provide culturally safe care to Indigenous patients has been developed by Ongomiizwin, the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, in partnership with Manitoba’s health system organizations.

Building for Excellence

Dentistry alum Gerald Niznick [DMD/66, D.Sc./02] and his wife Reesa have made a landmark gift to UM, contributing $5 million to leading-edge dental clinics to be located in a new building on the Bannatyne campus.

Women of Influence

Four professors from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences were named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2024. The award recognizes bold women for their leadership and groundbreaking achievements. The annual list is compiled by the Women’s Executive Network, a national organization that celebrates the advancement of women.