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Bangladeshi judge travels to CSOP to learn about refugee response
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 @ 2:56 PM
Growing up, Shahadat Hossain dreamt of contributing to his country's legal system. That dream became a reality, and for the past 10 years, Hossain has worked as a judge.
"In our country, most of the people are poor," said Hossain, who lives in Bogra, a major city in northeast Bangladesh. "Most of the litigant people are poor, and I wanted to do something for them—to help them, to give them justice."
Continue ReadingMSC to host refugee resettlement panel discussion
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 @ 12:00 AM
Five refugee resettlement experts with experience in Canada's past and present programs will participate in a panel discussion examining the past, present and future of Canada's refugee resettlement efforts.
The public is invited to attend the event, titled, "Refugee Resettlement in Canada: Moving Forward from Lessons of the Past." The discussion will take place on Tuesday, February 6 at 7:00 PM in Eckhardt Gramatte Hall, at the University of Winnipeg. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Continue ReadingNiigaan James Sinclair | The History of the St. Peters Band Removal (videos)
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 @ 2:48 PM
A lecture by Niigaan James Sinclair on the story of the illegal surrender and forcible removal of the St. Peter's Band and the band's re-location to the present-day reserve of Peguis First Nation.
Niigaan James Sinclair, Anishinaabe (St. Peter's / Little Peguis), is an Assistant Professor in Native Studies at the University of Manitoba.
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Senator finds strong spirituality, support at Canadian School of Peacebuilding
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 @ 12:34 PM
One of Canada's newest senators is an alumnus of CMU's Canadian School of Peacebuilding.
Dr. Mary Jane McCallum, who was appointed late last year as one of two independent senators to fill vacancies in the Senate, studied at the CSOP in 2016 and 2017.
Continue ReadingBC church leader Lee Kosa visits CMU as Pastor in Residence
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 @ 9:52 AM
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is pleased to welcome Lee Kosa as Pastor in Residence next month.
Kosa, who is the lead pastor at Cedar Park Church in Delta, BC, will be on campus Monday, February 5 to Friday, February 9.
Continue ReadingEcumenical panel to discuss the Bible at upcoming CMU event
Monday, January 22, 2018 @ 7:22 AM
Five Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) students from diverse Christian traditions will participate in a panel discussion exploring the Bible.
The public is invited to attend the event titled, "The Bible Tells Me So... Doesn't It? – A Conversation with Young Adults on the Tensions of Taking Scripture Seriously." The discussion will take place on Monday, February 5 at 7:00 PM in Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.). Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Continue ReadingCMU welcomes Dr. Rick Lindroth as Scientist in Residence
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 @ 8:20 AM
In a world of "alternative facts," what does science have to offer?
That's one of the questions Dr. Rick Lindroth will address when he visits Canadian Mennonite University January 29-30 as its 2018 Scientist in Residence.
Continue ReadingFaculty: In Their Own Words – Dr. Chris Huebner
Monday, January 8, 2018 @ 6:39 AM
Dr. Chris Huebner, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy, has taught at CMU full-time since 2002.
What are you teaching right now that you're most excited about?
Continue ReadingCMU to honour musician Steve Bell with 2018 PAX Award
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 @ 2:52 PM
Acclaimed Winnipeg singer-songwriter Steve Bell will receive the 2018 CMU PAX Award.
President Dr. Cheryl Pauls will present the award to Bell on April 5, 2018 at Gather. Give. Celebrate. Spring at CMU*, an annual fundraiser in support of the university.
Continue ReadingPastor, police officer discuss cannabis legalization at CMU event
Thursday, December 7, 2017 @ 9:31 AM
A Mennonite pastor hopes that the legalization of cannabis will allow the church to open up “theological discussions” about all sorts of substance use.
The legalization of cannabis gives the church an opportunity to discuss the New Testament emphasis on healing and reconciliation as God’s response to brokenness, said Erin Morash, pastor at two rural Mennonite churches located two hours southwest of Winnipeg.
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