I recognize that the University of Manitoba is on Treaty 1, homeland to the Anishinaabeg, Cree. Oji Cree, Dakota, Métis and Dene Peoples. Therefore, It is crucial to prioritize Indigenous issues and maintain effective communication between UMSU and the Indigenous executives. It will help us promote increased Indigenous representation within UMSU and its shareholders while embracing our Indigenous student’s culture and language.

There is a disconnection between students and the Board of Directors. However, the decisions they make often directly influence the academic and professional success of our students. As your president, I would actively raise awareness of the Board’s vital function by creating opportunities for students to engage with the Board of directors and UMSU executives. I believe this increased representation and participation will bridge the gaps between board members and students. As a result, the Board’s decisions can align with the needs and challenges facing students. This can be achieved by encouraging community reps and executives to have regularly scheduled office hours where students can share concerns and areas for improvement. Encourage students to submit motions they think may benefit the union and give them a platform to discuss and espouse their motion at the bi-weekly board meeting.

In the summer thousands of students stood in solidarity for the right of black, Indeginouse and people of colour . The issues of racism need to be properly addressed within our community. The first step Umsu took was creating a black student union, but to create and maintain a just and equitable society we will need a committee with a paid chair position dedicated to this plan. They will make sure every Umsu executive or student club leader will go through Diversity Equity and Inclusion training to create awareness.

During my term, I plan on improving the club space experience and put in strict guidelines to help keep the rooms safe and clean. Also, Providing support for student clubs to navigate the online system.

I plan to provide community representatives with the required training and access to resources needed to address situations within their respective communities promptly. My goal is to connect communities with their representatives to strengthen communication between community leaders and UMSU elected community representatives.

Creating the opportunity to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community while promoting a healthy environment to educate and connect people to diversity equity and inclusion.

Our university is home to thousands of international students, that make up about 17% of our total population. Let us all come together and celebrate their unique cultures and contributions to the university.