Another mystery in the University Relations fonds. These artworks were created by an unknown artist and displayed on campus in 1985. If you know anything about the artist or the artworks, please reach out to the UW Archives.

Congratulations Fall graduates! Take time to celebrate your academic successes and journey toward the future. Don't forget to get some convocation photos to mark to occasion.

Dr. Karen Froman is featured in the latest post on the 10 Years of the ICR: Records and Reflections site. See her entry and several others at www.uwinnipeg.ca/icr10/ and view the ICR Collection at www.uwinnipeg.ca/icr-collection.

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"A major reason why I chose to major in Indigenous Studies and become a professor was to try and educate all Canadians on the true history of Indigenous and settler relations." Learn more about how the past is the present. Part of celebrating 10 years of the ICR at #UWinnipeg. READ MORE ⬇️

Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. While long celebrated, it wasn't until an official proclamation on January 31st, 1957 that the second Monday in October became the standard date. Campus is closed today as part of Thanksgiving and Fall Reading Week.

Its start of Fall Reading Week! From October 11 -17 campus is closed. Take some time to rest and work on projects before classes resume October 19th.

There are many events during 2SLGBTQIA+ Month, including the 2026 Pride History in Canada Conference. Connie Merasty, donor and member of the Two-Spirit Archives Advisory Council, and Brett Lougheed, University Archivist, will provide a keynote on Friday, October 16.

Exhibits are a big part of Archives and Museums, but designing them can be complex. Will you exhibit originals or reproductions? Can your cabinets securely store an item while providing the best possible view? Does your exhibit tell a narrative and is it engaging for your audience to read?

Do you know Front Page Challenge? Running from 1957 to 1995, it was Canada's longest running non-news program and featured panel games about current events and history. These photos from the University Relations fonds show a 1985 episode that was taped on campus in the Duckworth Centre.

The #ACAHashtagParty for this month is #ArchivesProtest! This photo, from the University Relations fonds, shows a student protest at Wesley Hall at the University of Winnipeg. The 1980's saw huge discussions about Education in Manitoba, with many students organizing to prevent funding reductions.

Does your class want to do research project in the Archives? You can book the reading room for large group visits. To learn more, contact us at archives@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-786-9162.

Today is the the start of our new exhibit, "10 Years of the ICR"! Come visit us on the 5th floor of the Centennial Hall Library to explore a collection of photos and documents about the movement to establish the Indigenous Course Requirement at UW.

The UW Archives is in the Centennial Hall Library, up on the 5th floor by the spiral staircase and elevator. We are open from 9:00am - 4:30pm from Mondays to Fridays to anyone who wants to visit.

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day, Wesley Hall will be lit orange nightly from Sept 21 - 30. Special events, learning opportunities, & activities will honour residential school Survivors Indigenous Peoples and perspectives. MORE INFO ⬇️

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Throughout the next two weeks, special events, learning opportunities, and activities will be dedicated to honouring residential school Survivors and learning from Indigenous Peoples and perspectives.

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An important part of preserving records is preventing the establishment of pests who eat or otherwise damage records. This includes moths, like this one that was recently caught in the Archives and released. The larvae of clothes moths in particular love to munch on textiles.

If you need help finding a record or writing a history paper, UW Archives staff can provide research assistance. Contact us at archives@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-786-9162 to book an appointment.

The UW Archives has a new exhibit titled, "10 Years of the ICR", highlighting records about the movent and implementation of the Indigenous Course Requirement at UW. The exhibit will be available in our reading room (Centennial Hall Library, 5th floor) starting on September 21st.

The fall semester starts today on campus! Are you ready for class? For learning resources and research help, you can always come visit the UW Library and Archives.

Today is Labour Day! While first officially observed as a national holiday in 1894, it traces it history back to a series of events and demonstrations organized by craft labour unions.

Be inspired! Experience some art before classes begin, like these two students viewing a piece called "The Bed". Photo sourced from the University Relations Communications Photo Collection.

Orientation is tomorrow! Register to join in on campus tours, lunch, and other fun activities to prepare for success at UW. More info is available on the UW website: www.uwinnipeg.ca/orientation/

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A new fonds (24.11) is available! Its the Winnipeg Pride Collection, which brings together material from various organizations and individuals that reflect events and advocacy around 2SLGBTQ+ Pride and inclusion in Winnipeg. This collection is small but expected to grow as new items are added.

The #ACAHashtagParty for this month is #ArchivesPlay! From the University Relations Communications Photograph collection, this 1997 photo shows some of student life on the UW campus. The students seem absorbed by the mind boggling effects of 90's video-game consoles.

This image, from the Joseph Francis Tennant Collection in the WCPI, is a tintype. Unlike a modern photo, its made by adding a positive onto a thin metal sheet which has a dark enamel coating. It was invented by Adolphe Alexandre Martin in 1853 and was at its most popular between 1860's-1870's.

Sometimes an archival item preserves historical information beyond its immediate purpose. For the Vox Weslyana, you can see student writings and campus events as well as advertising trends and pop-culture of yesteryear. This includes some unusual ads by Neilson's Chocolate published in 1937.

A new fonds (00.077) is available! This collection comes form the United College Faculty Association (now the University of Winnipeg Faculty Association), which was a faculty advocacy group promoting the academic, social, and general welfare of its members.

Its the End of Summer Term! Take some time to to enjoy a sunny day away from school work and eye straining computer screens. This photo is of a student working in the computer lab, from the Marketing and Communications fonds.

Check out this photo from Leonard Lapointe, part of the Flin Flon Collection in the WCPI. This is engine #101, which derailed and slid into a lake. I wonder how they rescued the engine?

Have a burning history question? Get in touch with UW Archives! We preserve records on the University of Winnipeg and its communities, as well as the surrounding neighbourhood and special collections that support research like the Two-Spirit Archives.

Check out this document from the Marketing and Communications fonds! This plan was produced by Corbett Cibinet Architects in 2001 for UW reviewing the campus and its buildings. It goes in depth, providing detailed building recommendations, some of are which very different to how the campus grew.

The UW Archives is closed today and Friday (7th) for maintenance work. Come visit us when we reopen on Monday, August 10th.