University of Manitoba
EN-9: Community Partnerships

Deborah Young, the Executive Lead for Indigenous Achievement at UM has been very supportive of Rec and Read. In 2013, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management provided partial funding to support a full-time administrative position to help develop the organizational capacity of Rec and Read and salary monies for the Community Scholar for Indigenous Achievement who works closely with the program. In addition, the office has provided funding for various program events (i.e. Traditional Aboriginal Games day at UM Spring 2014). Last year, the UM Philanthropy department staff approached Rec and Read to provide assistance identifying and applying for funding.

Mini U Program (Collaborative Partnership)
As part of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Mini U provides an incomparable experience. The program helps to develop educated leaders in children/youth physical activity while providing excellent and inclusive recreation/sport and educational experiences to young people. The program is delivered by qualified and trained physical activity educators focused on recreation, research and community development. University of Manitoba staff put on these programs with the help of 250 enthusiastic university students and a number of community partners. Participants get to enjoy the university's nationally-renowned facilities under the guidance and mentorship of skilled, caring staff. Sixty-two different day programs are offered in a number of areas, including animation, arts, film, sports, dance, martial arts, technology, science, engineering, recreation and leadership training.

Alternative Reading Week Winnipeg is a free and unique service-learning program that is proudly offered to University of Manitoba students by Student Life and the University of Manitoba Student's Union (UMSU). During the week of February 17th to 20th, participants will travel to various Winnipeg non-profit agencies to learn first-hand about socio-economic and political justice issues in our city and to explore their role in the community. Participants will be led through multiple orientation sessions prior to reading week to develop skills and to begin a dialogue that can be carried on throughout the program. They will also be led through reflection sessions throughout the week to deepen their understanding of development challenges in Winnipeg, and discover how to critically think about the issues that exist.

Explore the world and experience your education! These innovative programs allow you to enhance your education by working with communities in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Belize, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Tanzania, Malawi or Vietnam. E.g. Bangladesh Service-Learning Experience - an intensive 5-week placement with our partner RDRS Bangladesh. You will have the opportunity to discover the culture of Bangladesh while learning about the work done by RDRS Bangladesh to address poverty, gender inequality, and other sustainable development challenges.

UManitoba is home to many partnership programs advanced through service learning approaches, studio projects and mentorship programs.

http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/programs.html
http://news.umanitoba.ca/mentorship-program-wins-international-award/
http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/servicelearning/CRMP.html