University of Winnipeg

  • From Social Assistance to PhD

    From Social Assistance to PhD

    Julie talks about her experience of living on social assistance to taking the path of personal growth to earn her PhD. In an insightful interview, she describes the road she took to achieve success, her determination, challenges, lessons learned and her road to work-life balance. Julie Pelletier, Chair and Associate Professor Department of Indigenous Studies…

  • Share your knowledge and build on practical experiences

    Share your knowledge and build on practical experiences

    Gain important development experience and establish important connections with organizations engaged in indigenous development around the world. Claire talks about how the University of Winnipeg Master’s in Development Practice: Indigenous Development builds the skills required to be a successful practitioner of sustainable development.  Indigenous knowledge and experience are at the core of an innovative curriculum…

  • Governance and Leadership: Defining Good Governance

    Governance and Leadership: Defining Good Governance

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]   What is the meaning of good governance? What are its key dimensions? How does it impact on the well-being of community members? To reinforce public management in some communities, what needs to be done? Those are but a few of the questions debated by our panelists. Angie Lafontaine, Founder &…