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The Axworthy Distinguished Lecture Series on Social Justice and the Public Good will be established to honour Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President of the University of Winnipeg from 2004-14. Dr. Axworthy’s noteworthy political career centered largely on humanitarian and social justice issues. During his remarkable tenure as President, he undertook many initiatives concerned with the public good at the local, national and international level, further entrenching the University as a bastion of social justice education and activism. In recognition of Dr. Axworthy’s commitment to the public good, to social justice, and to accessibility at UWinnipeg, the Axworthy Distinguished Lecture Series on Social Justice and the Public Good will invite front-ranking researchers, social commentators and political leaders on campus to deliver lectures open to the public. Axworthy Distinguished Lectures will bring interdisciplinary perspectives on social justice issues involving gender, religion and secularism, indigeneity, language, ethnicity and race, ecology and economy.

This Scholarship was established in 1980 by Charles Newcombe’s colleagues to honour his 32 years of distinguished teaching in Theology and Religious Studies at this institution. It will be awarded annually upon nomination by the Department of Religion and Culture to a student who displays excellence in the academic study of religion and who will continue to take courses in the department.

Established by Religion and Culture Professor Mark F. Ruml, this Scholarship will be awarded to an Indigenous student enrolled in a course related to Indigenous spirituality within the Department of Religion and Culture at The University of Winnipeg. This fund honours Don Daniels, an Elder, spiritual leader, traditional teacher, and healer from Long Plain First Nation. The Long Plain Chief and Council provided initial financial assistance to this fund and support its mission of encouraging Indigenous students to pursue high educational opportunities, including graduate studies, and have an interest in learning about Indigenous spirituality.

The Future Fund will provide the Religion and Culture department with flexible and critical resoources required to address the immediate academic priorities (areas of greatest need) of today while building a secure foundation for the future. The purpose of the fund is to strengthen and support the academic mission and vision of the University by supporting the academic units, innovation and community. The flexibility of the fund will build on existing efforts; create new opportunities and open doors to innovative academic development as strategically identified by the Chair of the Department. More specifically, the fund will support activities such as faculty research, academic enhancements and development, innovative programming, chairs, professorships, facilities and infrastructure upgrades and technology, supporting student and faculty experiences gained through competitions, case studies, exchanges, conferences, faculty and staff recruitment, etc. The Future Fund will include undesignated and designated funds (if designated by a donor) that will enable the Chair the opportunity to allocate and assign funding to address strategic priorities and critical needs.

Awarded for the best undergraduate essay in Religion and Culture in a given year, as determined by the Departmental Faculty.

This Scholarship was established in 1982 by Kenneth Hamilton’s colleagues to honour his 24 years of distinguished teaching in Theology and Religious Studies at this institution. It will be awarded annually upon nomination by the Religious Studies Department to a student who displays excellence in the academic study of religion and who will continue to take courses in the department.

Established in 2003 by Gim Ong, this Bursary honours the memory of his parents Mr. and Mrs. ONG Hoo Hong. Bursaries will be awarded to students with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 who are facing unique financial hardships, such as students with dependents or with disabilities. Applicants must also register for at least one Biblical Studies course in the Department of Religious Studies during the academic year.

Supports the ongoing capital and program needs of UWinnipeg’s Muslim Prayer Centre.

These Prizes have been established by Dr. Prem Shanker in memory of his parents, Dr. Vishnu and Vachan Shanker. Awarded to two students, one from any University course and another from the Collegiate, who have written the best essays promoting dialogue, understanding, and mutual acceptance between two or more religious traditions. Preference will be given to essays which consider both Eastern and Western religious traditions, or which promote the idea of non-violent ways of bringing about social change. A student may submit the paper for consideration, or a teacher may forward the submission to the Chair, Department of Religious Studies, on or before April 1.

This Scholarship, endowed by Mrs. Helga Miller in memory of her husband, is awarded at the discretion of the Department of Religion and Culture to a student in Second Year.