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Founded in 1967, University of Manitoba Press is a leading publisher of books on Indigenous studies and Canadian history. https://uofmpress.ca

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · Mar 20

One book to change the narrative.

Championed by Shayla Stonechild, A TWO-SPIRIT JOURNEY by Ma-Nee Chacaby with Mary Louisa Plummer is the WINNER of Canada Reads 2025!

Watch the thrilling final episode here: www.youtube.com/watc...

#CanadaReads
#CanadaReads2025
📷: Joanna Roselli/CBC

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 17h

Read Gerald Friesen's Q&A about his aims in writing about the "fortunes and fate of this one good person, John Norquay" in THE HONOURABLE JOHN NORQUAY, shortlisted for the J.W. Dafoe Book Prize! dafoefoundation.ca/2...

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 21h

And mark Thursday, Nov 6 on your calendars for the next KEYSTONE PROVINCE launch at McNally Robinson Booksellers!

Kelly Saunders & Christopher Adams Book Launch - McNally Robinson Booksellers

Explore our wide selection of books, eBooks, and literary resources for readers of every interest. Buy in-store or online.

www.mcnallyrobinson.com

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 21h

On Oct 14, Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams will be launching THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE, as part of the Evenings at Government House series. Registration is full but interested guests can call 204-945-2753 in case of cancellations.

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 3d

Congrats to the editors and contributors who made this book "an excellent addition to the libraries of Western historians, material culturists, or anyone who simply loves beautiful things" according to reviewer Annie Hanshew. highplainsbookawards...

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 3d

BEAD TALK was a 2025 High Plains Book Award Finalist in the Art & Photography category!

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 7d

Read Crystal Gail Fraser's Q&A about the writing, research, and intentions behind BY STRENGTH, WE ARE STILL HERE, shortlisted for the JW Dafoe Book Prize! And if you're in Prince George this evening, come on out to her book launch at Books and Company from 7–9pm: uofmpress.ca/events/...

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 10d

University of Manitoba Press is proud to publish books dedicated to decolonization and reconciliation. This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day book bundle shares the lived experiences of residential school Survivors. uofmpress.ca/books/b...

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 14d

We are thrilled to share that two UMP books made this year's J.W. Dafoe Book Prize shortlist! Congratulations to Gerald Friesen, author of THE HONOURABLE JOHN NORQUAY, and Crystal Gail Fraser, author of BY STRENGTH, WE ARE STILL HERE, on this significant achievement!

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 17d

We recommend this article by @seancarleton.bsky.social and Reid Gerbrandt, which thoughtfully responds to false claims by residential school denialists:

We fact-checked residential school denialists and debunked their ‘mass grave hoax’ theory

Contrary to what some ‘denialists’ believe, research shows that Canadian media outlets did not help circulate a ‘mass grave hoax’ regarding unmarked graves at former Indian Residential Schools.

theconversation.com

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 18d

Such a special Winnipeg Thin Air Writers Festival celebration of MANOMIN yesterday. Kathi Avery Kinew, one of the book’s contributors, spoke about Indigenous science and food sovereignty and Chef Jennifer Ballantyne made delicious Manomin-themed treats for us all!

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 18d

We have begun refunding these charges, and will continue to do so until every transaction has been corrected. We apologize for this error, and thank you for your patience as we work to correct this issue.

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 18d

Dear UMP customers, we recently discovered a mistake with the taxation charges on our website. Due to human error, all transactions from August 1–September 21 were charged more tax than is legally required.

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 21d

Get a taste of Manomin—the book and the grain—this Sunday, 11am–1pm, at Merchants Corner, hosted by the Winnipeg Thin Air Writers Festival. Details here: thinairwinnipeg.ca/e...

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 21d

Chadwick Cowie recommends that "those in fields of History, Law, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, and Environmental Science add MANOMIN to their ‘to read’ list" in his review for @jacanzs.bsky.social.

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 22d

This Sunday afternoon, folks in Canmore will have the chance to hear Crystal talk about her research with special guest Sharon Anne Firth at artsPlace! Details here:

By Strength, We Are Still Here Book Launch—Canmore

Join Crystal Gail Fraser for the Canmore book launch of By Strength, We Are Still Here at artsPlace featuring special guest Sharon Anne Firth!

uofmpress.ca

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 22d

In her review for @jacanzs.bsky.social, Alexandra Giancarlo writes that BY STRENGTH, WE ARE STILL HERE by Crystal Gail Fraser "succeeds in bringing a humanizing sensibility to historical processes" and that the book is a "sweeping indictment of Canada’s education policies in the North."

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 25d

Watch Christopher Adams discuss THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE on @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social! Christopher and Kelly Saunders are the co-editors of this recently released and long overdue collection which delves into the political history of Manitoba.

U of M and Brandon University professors release Manitoba politics book

Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor in political science, discusses his new book titled, “The Keystone Province: Politics and Governance in Manitoba."

www.ctvnews.ca

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 28d

We can't wait to see you at the Winnipeg Thin Air Writers Festival #MadeInManitoba Book Fair! Stop by our table next Saturday, Sept 20, from 10:30am–1:30pm in the Carol Shields Auditorium at the Millennium Library.

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 29d

And she'll be in Prince George, BC at Books & Company on Friday, Oct 3, 7–9pm!

uofmpress.ca/events/...

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 29d

Two great opportunities coming up to see Crystal Gail Fraser, author of the multi-award-winning BY STRENGTH, WE ARE STILL HERE!

Crystal will be in Canmore, AB at artsPlace with special guest Sharon Anne Firth on Sunday, Sept 21, 3–4pm. Details here: uofmpress.ca/events/...

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 29d

Two of our titles are on the 2025 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize Longlist! Congratulations to Crystal Gail Fraser, author of BY STRENGTH, WE ARE STILL HERE, and to Gerald Friesen, author of THE HONOURABLE JOHN NORQUAY.

dafoefoundation.ca/2...

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · Sep 5

This comprehensive collection brings together leading experts to examine Manitoba's diverse political institutions, processes, sectors, and actors, offering a thorough and accessible review of the "middle province," from Louis Riel to Wab Kinew.

The Keystone Province

Throughout its history of continuity and change, the “middle province” remains politically exciting, unique, and worthy of study and debate.

uofmpress.ca

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · Sep 5

We're coming up on the 2nd anniversary of the Kinew government here in Manitoba, and THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE edited by Kelly Saunders and Christopher Adams is here just in time to provide an overview of Manitoba's unique political culture and history.

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Contributing author Kathi Avery Kinew with be joined by Jennifer Ballantyne, Executive Chef of Manoomin restaurant, at Merchants Corner on Sept 21 to present traditional Anishinaabe environmental teachings, insights into Indigenous food practices, and tasty treats.

thinairwinnipeg.ca/e...

University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thrilled to share that MANOMIN is part of Winnipeg's 2025 Thin Air nonfiction lineup!

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