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Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North, Manitoba Opera, November 2023

CMU faculty, students, alumnus thrilled to participate in Indigenous opera premiere

Li Keur: Riel's Heart of the North premiered last month in a rush of vibrant colour, rich story, and lively music and dance. The production, performed by Manitoba Opera, sold out each of its three performances at the Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg on November 18, 22, and 24.

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Winnipeggers teach anger management course to Palestinians (Winnipeg Free Press)

Winnipeggers teach anger management course to Palestinians (Winnipeg Free Press)

For people living in the Palestinian territories, anger and frustration are daily experiences. That's why two Winnipeggers went there in late July to teach a course on conflict-resolution skills.

Karen Ridd, who teaches conflict resolution studies at Canadian Mennonite University, and Izzy Hawamda, a teacher at Maples Collegiate and an instructor at CMU visited An-Najah University in Nablus in the West Bank.

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Spiritual care director program seeks to fill crucial need (Winnipeg Free Press)

A growing need for spiritual care directors in Winnipeg hospitals and faith-based personal care homes has prompted the creation of a new program at Canadian Mennonite University.

The master of arts in spiritual care is being offered in collaboration with St. Boniface Hospital and Selkirk Mental Health Centre.

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Jayme Menzies, CMU Blazers women's volleyball coach, has been inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletes Hall of Fame for her unwavering dedication to inclusivity, promoting and celebrating Indigenous talent, and providing safe spaces for youth to grow as individuals

Blazers volleyball coach inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletes Hall of Fame

Jayme Menzies, head coach of Canadian Mennonite University's (CMU) Women's Volleyball team, has been inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletes Hall of Fame.

Menzies is a decorated and celebrated individual within Manitoba sports. She is recognized for her achievements as both athlete and coach, as well as her outstanding leadership both on and off the court.

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CMU Blazers win fifth consecutive MCAC women's basketball title

CMU Blazers win fifth consecutive MCAC women's basketball title

Perfect again. The #1 seed Canadian Mennonite University Blazers completed another undefeated season finishing with a fifth consecutive Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) Women's Basketball Championship title in front of a packed Loewen Athletic Centre in Winnipeg.

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