Freemasons of Manitoba Award in Human Rights
This Award will support a student enrolled at The University of Winnipeg majoring in Human Rights, Conflict Resolution, International Development, or an area dealing with global ethics. Students pursuing a Master’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Development Practice, or Theology (with a focus on Dialogue Theology) will also be considered. Successful candidates will have demonstrated both high academic achievement as well as financial need. This Award is established by the Freemasons of Manitoba who strongly believe in the promotion of human rights, human dignity, and human potential, all of which are Masonry’s highest aspirations. The establishment of this award coincides with the 150th Anniversary of Freemasonry in the Red River Valley and with the official opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Human Rights Speakers Bureau
To help cover the costs related to the development of an online platform aimed at facilitating open public discussions surrounding human rights and social justice issues.
McPhedran Human Rights Bursary for Feminist Leadership
The Marilou McPhedran Human Rights Bursary for Feminist Leadership will be awarded to an undergraduate Global College student majoring in one of the following: Human Rights, Law, Women and Gender Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Social Justice, Community Development, or Urban Studies. Candidates must demonstrate a clear commitment to feminist principles and intersectional advocacy, leadership in advancing equity and inclusion and significant community-based impact in the field of human rights.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have completed a minimum of 84 credit hours and submit an essay outlining their commitment to feminist principles, intersectional advocacy through research or practice, and leadership advancing equity and inclusion on campus. Preference will be given to students from historically marginalized communities, including but not limited to Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, and students with disabilities.