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ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
The Urban and Inner-City Studies (UICS) program is an interdisciplinary major combining traditional urban studies education with a critical examination of the unique challenges experienced by marginalized members of Canada’s urban population — such as poverty, racism and social exclusion. Students can work toward 3-year, 4-year and Honours Bachelor of Arts Degrees, or a Minor or Certificate. The department’s location on Selkirk Avenue in Winnipeg’s North End allows for hands-on learning opportunities via relationships with nearby community organizations and agencies. The small campus also serves as a welcoming bridge to university for students from the inner city, who may form close relationships with the department’s supportive staff and faculty. The fast-growing program is preparing for a January 2017 move to an innovative new location at the site of the former Merchant’s Hotel, which will include affordable housing, retail development, community access, and space for the CEDA-Pathways to Education Program. URBAN & INNER�CITY STUDIES
Professor: JimSilver
Student: Kevin Settee
Alumna: Andrea Guimond
ADDRESSING POVERTY Jim Silver’s work has kept him where he wants to be: working with communities toward meaningful social change. Silver is concerned with uncovering causes of social problems, and finding solutions. Last year he published About Canada: Poverty , a book outlining policy changes needed to address poverty. He has also co-edited upcoming books about the low-income housing crisis in Canada, and how inequality contributes to poor health. Silver is purposeful in his research process, working closely with those who are “doing really cool things” to improve their communities. He is also connected with UICS students, and teaches both introductory and advanced- level courses.
LEADING BY EXAMPLE A double major in UICS and Geography, Kevin Settee is already a community leader. The current VP External Affairs for the UWinnipeg Students’ Association, Settee came to UICS while working as a mentor at the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre. He was impressed by the close connections UICS faculty members have with communities, and how the classes allow for an exchange of information with people who often aren’t heard. Settee is known for organizing community events such as the All Nations Medicine Walk, and is passionate about his culture and Indigenous ceremony. He plans to pursue graduate studies at UWinnipeg, with a goal of contributing to social change in the West End, where he grewup.
OVERCOMING BARRIERS Andrea Guimond began her career as a community justice worker — which she describes as “exactly the type of work I wanted to get into” — just as she was finishing her classes at UWinnipeg. She initially came to the UICS campus for the Beginning University Successfully (BUS) Program, and eventually earned her BA with a double major in UICS and Criminal Justice. Guimond says she confronted many of the barriers to education that Indigenous students often face. After several years working in child and family services, she went back to school to assist those in the community who face systemic barriers. She says UICS courses appealed to her because they were community- driven and grounded.
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