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Founded in 1967, University of Manitoba Press is a leading publisher of books on Indigenous studies and Canadian history. https://uofmpress.ca
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Championed by Shayla Stonechild, A TWO-SPIRIT JOURNEY by Ma-Nee Chacaby with Mary Louisa Plummer is the WINNER of Canada Reads 2025!
Watch the thrilling final episode here: www.youtube.com/watc...
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Championed by Shayla Stonechild, A TWO-SPIRIT JOURNEY by Ma-Nee Chacaby with Mary Louisa Plummer is the WINNER of Canada Reads 2025!
Watch the thrilling final episode here: www.youtube.com/watc...
#CanadaReads
#CanadaReads2025
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Rebecca Beausaert (@rebeccabeau.bsky.social), author of PURSUING PLAY, is this year's recipient of the @ontariohistory.bsky.social Alison Prentice Award for Canadian Women's history! Congratulations, Rebecca!
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December 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Rebecca Beausaert (@rebeccabeau.bsky.social), author of PURSUING PLAY, is this year's recipient of the @ontariohistory.bsky.social Alison Prentice Award for Canadian Women's history! Congratulations, Rebecca!
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PUBLIC SERVICE IN TOUGH TIMES was a @mcnallyrobinson.com bestseller last week! Congratulations to editors Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith, and thank you Winnipeg readers for all the support!
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
PUBLIC SERVICE IN TOUGH TIMES was a @mcnallyrobinson.com bestseller last week! Congratulations to editors Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith, and thank you Winnipeg readers for all the support!
Proud to close out 2025 with this fall book stack!
Through in-depth analysis and nuanced perspectives, these titles delve into Indigenous language revitalization, ongoing conversations about the Indian Act, Manitoba's politics and policies, and the past and future of human rights in Canada.
Through in-depth analysis and nuanced perspectives, these titles delve into Indigenous language revitalization, ongoing conversations about the Indian Act, Manitoba's politics and policies, and the past and future of human rights in Canada.
December 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Proud to close out 2025 with this fall book stack!
Through in-depth analysis and nuanced perspectives, these titles delve into Indigenous language revitalization, ongoing conversations about the Indian Act, Manitoba's politics and policies, and the past and future of human rights in Canada.
Through in-depth analysis and nuanced perspectives, these titles delve into Indigenous language revitalization, ongoing conversations about the Indian Act, Manitoba's politics and policies, and the past and future of human rights in Canada.
UMP is thrilled to share that @choicereviews.bsky.social has recognized MANOMIN as an Outstanding Academic Title of 2025! This prestigious list reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice in 2025. Congrats to Brittany Luby, the Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, and the whole Manomin team!
December 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
UMP is thrilled to share that @choicereviews.bsky.social has recognized MANOMIN as an Outstanding Academic Title of 2025! This prestigious list reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice in 2025. Congrats to Brittany Luby, the Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, and the whole Manomin team!
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Congratulations to Jennifer Tunnicliffe and Stephanie Bangarth for recently publishing Revisiting Human Rights in Canadian History (UM Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social).
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Learn more about the book at uofmpress.ca/.../revisiti....
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December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Congratulations to Jennifer Tunnicliffe and Stephanie Bangarth for recently publishing Revisiting Human Rights in Canadian History (UM Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social).
Learn more about the book at uofmpress.ca/.../revisiti....
#umanitoba #humanrights
Learn more about the book at uofmpress.ca/.../revisiti....
#umanitoba #humanrights
A host of podcasts and radio shows featured our authors in 2025, like BBC's The Food Chain, Witness to Yesterday, Triple Vision Podcast, @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social, Indigenous Medicine Stories, @melves.bsky.social UMFM Turning Pages, AMI Audiobook Café, and @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social!
December 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A host of podcasts and radio shows featured our authors in 2025, like BBC's The Food Chain, Witness to Yesterday, Triple Vision Podcast, @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social, Indigenous Medicine Stories, @melves.bsky.social UMFM Turning Pages, AMI Audiobook Café, and @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social!
Susan Dickson-Smith writes that PURSUING PLAY by @rebeccabeau.bsky.social is a highly readable and engaging microhistory" in her excellent review published in American Review of Canadian Studies @acsus.bsky.social. www.tandfonline.com/...
December 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Susan Dickson-Smith writes that PURSUING PLAY by @rebeccabeau.bsky.social is a highly readable and engaging microhistory" in her excellent review published in American Review of Canadian Studies @acsus.bsky.social. www.tandfonline.com/...
Susan Nerberg writes that IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE TRAVELLER by Chris M. Cannon "shows that ways of being practised since time immemorial are as relevant today as they surely were at the advent of humanity on this continent." Read her review in @canadashistory.bsky.social!
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November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Susan Nerberg writes that IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE TRAVELLER by Chris M. Cannon "shows that ways of being practised since time immemorial are as relevant today as they surely were at the advent of humanity on this continent." Read her review in @canadashistory.bsky.social!
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Tonight is the PUBLIC SERVICE IN TOUGH TIMES book launch at @mcnallyrobinson.com! Join us at 7pm for a discussion about the impact of austerity policy in Manitoba with the book's editors, Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith, and Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck!
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Tonight is the PUBLIC SERVICE IN TOUGH TIMES book launch at @mcnallyrobinson.com! Join us at 7pm for a discussion about the impact of austerity policy in Manitoba with the book's editors, Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith, and Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck!
The last of our Fall 2026 titles has arrived! PUBLIC SERVICE IN TOUGH TIMES edited by Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith is a powerful indictment of austerity policy. Join us tomorrow at 7pm at @mcnallyrobinson.com for the launch with Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck!
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The last of our Fall 2026 titles has arrived! PUBLIC SERVICE IN TOUGH TIMES edited by Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith is a powerful indictment of austerity policy. Join us tomorrow at 7pm at @mcnallyrobinson.com for the launch with Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck!
Following last week's beautiful launch, LIVING LANGUAGE RIGHTS by Lorena Sekwan Fontaine is a number one bestseller at @mcnallyrobinson.com!
November 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Following last week's beautiful launch, LIVING LANGUAGE RIGHTS by Lorena Sekwan Fontaine is a number one bestseller at @mcnallyrobinson.com!
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On Wednesday November 26, join editors Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith for the launch of Public Service in Tough Times: Working Under Austerity in Manitoba (@umanitobapress.bsky.social). Featuring Kevin Rebeck, President of the Manitoba Federation of Labour. - mailchi.mp/grant/hajer-...
Join us for the launch of Public Service in Tough Times
Join editors Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith for the launch of Public Service in Tough Times: Working Under Austerity in Manitoba (University of Manitoba Press). Featuring guest speaker Ma...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
On Wednesday November 26, join editors Jesse Hajer, Ian Hudson, and Jennifer Keith for the launch of Public Service in Tough Times: Working Under Austerity in Manitoba (@umanitobapress.bsky.social). Featuring Kevin Rebeck, President of the Manitoba Federation of Labour. - mailchi.mp/grant/hajer-...
This Thursday, we're launching REVISITING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADIAN HISTORY on Zoom! Join us 7pm EST for a panel discussion on Indigenous rights, incarceration and criminalization, LGBTQ+ rights, and grassroots activism with a brilliant group of guest speakers. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meet...
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This Thursday, we're launching REVISITING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADIAN HISTORY on Zoom! Join us 7pm EST for a panel discussion on Indigenous rights, incarceration and criminalization, LGBTQ+ rights, and grassroots activism with a brilliant group of guest speakers. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meet...
Happy pub day to REVISITING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADIAN HISTORY! Edited by Jennifer Tunnicliffe and Stephanie Bangarth, this collection challenges the national myths that celebrate Canada’s inclusivity with engaging essays that span topics like immigration, Indigenous sovereignty, and labour movements.
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Happy pub day to REVISITING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADIAN HISTORY! Edited by Jennifer Tunnicliffe and Stephanie Bangarth, this collection challenges the national myths that celebrate Canada’s inclusivity with engaging essays that span topics like immigration, Indigenous sovereignty, and labour movements.
All are welcome to join us on Monday, November 17, 11:30 am–1:00 pm, at the 108 Cross Common Room in St. John's College for lunch and conversation celebrating the winner of the 2025 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize: THE HONOURABLE JOHN NORQUAY!
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
All are welcome to join us on Monday, November 17, 11:30 am–1:00 pm, at the 108 Cross Common Room in St. John's College for lunch and conversation celebrating the winner of the 2025 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize: THE HONOURABLE JOHN NORQUAY!
For the second week in a row, THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE is a Winnipeg bestseller at @mcnallyrobinson.com! Congratulations to the collection's editors, Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams, and to all the contributors.
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
For the second week in a row, THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE is a Winnipeg bestseller at @mcnallyrobinson.com! Congratulations to the collection's editors, Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams, and to all the contributors.
Join Lorena Sekwan Fontaine, Verna Kirkness, and Shelagh Rogers for the launch of LIVING LANGUAGE RIGHTS this Wednesday, 7pm, at McNally Robinson Booksellers!
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Join Lorena Sekwan Fontaine, Verna Kirkness, and Shelagh Rogers for the launch of LIVING LANGUAGE RIGHTS this Wednesday, 7pm, at McNally Robinson Booksellers!
On #IndigenousVeteransDay, read about the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous soldiers who served in the Canadian military.
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On #IndigenousVeteransDay, read about the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous soldiers who served in the Canadian military.
Heading into the weekend with very exciting news to share: Indigo has selected BEYOND THE RINK by Alexandra Giancarlo, Janice Forsyth, and Braden Te Hiwi as one of the top ten books in Ontario for 2025!
Browse the list here: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/...
Browse the list here: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/...
November 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Heading into the weekend with very exciting news to share: Indigo has selected BEYOND THE RINK by Alexandra Giancarlo, Janice Forsyth, and Braden Te Hiwi as one of the top ten books in Ontario for 2025!
Browse the list here: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/...
Browse the list here: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/...
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This Wednesday November 12 at 7pm, join Lorena Sekwan Fontaine for the launch of Living Language Rights (@umanitobapress.bsky.social). Hosted by Shelagh Rogers and featuring a conversation with Verna J. Kirkness. - mailchi.mp/grant/lorena...
Lorena Sekwan Fontaine launches Living Language Rights
Join Lorena Sekwan Fontaine for the launch of Living Language Rights: Constitutional Pathways to Indigenous Language Education (University of Manitoba Press). Hosted by Shelagh Rogers, this event will...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This Wednesday November 12 at 7pm, join Lorena Sekwan Fontaine for the launch of Living Language Rights (@umanitobapress.bsky.social). Hosted by Shelagh Rogers and featuring a conversation with Verna J. Kirkness. - mailchi.mp/grant/lorena...
THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE edited by Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams made the @mcnallyrobinson.com Bestsellers list this past week, ahead of their book launch! Thanks for all the support so far, Winnipeg, and see you tonight at 7pm!
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE edited by Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams made the @mcnallyrobinson.com Bestsellers list this past week, ahead of their book launch! Thanks for all the support so far, Winnipeg, and see you tonight at 7pm!
To celebrate his 2025 @jwdafoebookprize.bsky.social win, Gerald Friesen will be presenting on THE HONOURABLE JOHN NORQUAY at the Dalnavert Museum on Nov 17!
November 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
To celebrate his 2025 @jwdafoebookprize.bsky.social win, Gerald Friesen will be presenting on THE HONOURABLE JOHN NORQUAY at the Dalnavert Museum on Nov 17!
LIVING LANGUAGE RIGHTS by Lorena Sekwan Fontaine is officially here! Pick up a copy of this groundbreaking read at the book launch next Wednesday, November 12, 7pm, at @mcnallyrobinson.com!
November 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
LIVING LANGUAGE RIGHTS by Lorena Sekwan Fontaine is officially here! Pick up a copy of this groundbreaking read at the book launch next Wednesday, November 12, 7pm, at @mcnallyrobinson.com!
“There’s no other book on Manitoba politics that’s (this) current."
Read the @winnipegfreepress.com feature on THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE and join co-editors Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams for the book's launch at @mcnallyrobinson.com tomorrow at 7pm!
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Read the @winnipegfreepress.com feature on THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE and join co-editors Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams for the book's launch at @mcnallyrobinson.com tomorrow at 7pm!
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November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“There’s no other book on Manitoba politics that’s (this) current."
Read the @winnipegfreepress.com feature on THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE and join co-editors Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams for the book's launch at @mcnallyrobinson.com tomorrow at 7pm!
www.facebook.com/sha...
Read the @winnipegfreepress.com feature on THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE and join co-editors Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams for the book's launch at @mcnallyrobinson.com tomorrow at 7pm!
www.facebook.com/sha...
This Sunday, Nov 2, join Wanda Wuttunee for the Calgary book launch of STILL RUFFLING FEATHERS, celebrating the legacy of William Wuttunee—trailblazing lawyer, native rights activist, and author of 1971's controversial and groundbreaking book RUFFLED FEATHERS.
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This Sunday, Nov 2, join Wanda Wuttunee for the Calgary book launch of STILL RUFFLING FEATHERS, celebrating the legacy of William Wuttunee—trailblazing lawyer, native rights activist, and author of 1971's controversial and groundbreaking book RUFFLED FEATHERS.