Penner is known for a decades long career in Canadian music and television, particularly in children's entertainment. In 2015, as part of the "History Repeating - Recreations of the University of Winnipeg's Pictorial Past" exhibit, Penner reprised his 1975 performance on campus for a new audience.

Two images of Fred Penner entertaining a group of students in the 4th floor Buffeteria in Centennial Hall, once in 1975 and again in 2015. University of Winnipeg Archives, University Relations & Communications Photograph Collection [05.005, 10.115].

Then and Now!

What is now the UPLINK Common in Centennial Hall was once part of the Buffeteria, but both spaces have hosted a performance by UW Alumni Fred Penner.

Photograph of the UW Archives reading room, facing the front desk from the door. Seating, a small exhibit, and the rare book room are visible in the background.

The UW Archives is open from 9:00am - 4:30pm from Mondays to Fridays. You can find us in the Library at Centennial hall, on the 5th floor by the spiral staircase and elevator.

Connect with us by phone - 204-786-9162, or email - archives@uwinnipeg.ca.

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Image depicting two students standing in front of Wesley College dressed in Stunt Night costumes, 1926. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, University of Winnipeg Collection [A0622-19323]

From the UW collection in the WCPI, This photo shows two students in costumes for Stunt Night. Popular at UW's preceding colleges, it featured students performing costumed competitive skits on stage.

You can find this photo and more online - digitalcollections.uwinnipeg.ca/digital/coll...

If you are a student interested in archives or related disciplines like Indigenous studies or women's & gender studies, apply online through Young Canada Works by April 17th - www.northstarats.com/University-o...

Black t-shirt with white graphics reading The Two-Spirit Council, Wichita, Kansas [2006?]. Brown t-shirt with red graphics, 2 Spirited People of Manitoba. logo was developed for the Two Spirited People of Manitoba by artist Lisa Jorgensen in 2011. University of Winnipeg Archives, Albert McLeod Fonds [(11.011, 13.006)-4].

UW Archives is hiring a Two-Spirit Archives Technician!

For 15-weeks starting May 19, the position will be working to improve the accessibility and discoverability of collections within the Two-Spirit Archives according to archival standards for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ records.

Its final issue was released in 1985 as UW had grown too large for a physical yearbook, ending almost 100 years in print. Check out issues online here - digitalcollections.uwinnipeg.ca/digital/coll...

An image of the front cover of the February 1944 issue of the Vox magazine. Includes a pencil illustration of leafless trees and a fence along a snowy hill.

Did you know that issues of the UW's Vox have been digitized online?

Beginning as a student serial in 1897, Vox was published at Wesley College, United College, and at UW. The publication originally focused on news, letters and editorials, as well as essays, but later transitioned into a yearbook.

An image of a burning straw stack at night on the H.M. Franzmann farm at Fannystelle, Manitoba, 1911. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Harry Franzmann Collection [A0883-26339]

An image of Connie Franzmann in a wicker pram with Mrs. R. Nash and dog, Sirius, 1910. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Harry Franzmann Collection [A0882-26313]

An image of the Franzmann children on a raft on a flooded pasture field near their home farm at Fannystelle, Manitoba, 1917. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Harry Franzmann Collection [A0883-26329]

A new collection is available online on the WCPI!

This collection is from the Harry Franzmann collection and features photos of life in rural Manitoba. Check it out online here - cdm15931.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/sear...

An image of two children in front of a display at the T. Eaton Co.'s downtown store flower show. The original negative was 2" X 2", 1961 February 15. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Hugh Allan Collection [A2238-70266]

Today marks the end of the Winter 2026 term as well as Good Friday! Take some time to prepare for exams and final projects, but remember to also take a break to smell the flowers.

The photo below is from the Hugh Allan Collection in the WCPI showing two kids at the Eaton's 1961 flower show.

The photos included above come from the Albert McLeod fonds and show Two-Spirit people participating in Pride events, at New York City in 1991 and Toronto in 1996. You can view these photos and more digitized records here - digitalcollections.uwinnipeg.ca/digital/coll...

The Act (C.C.S.M. c. C150.5), states the name is, "to demonstrate to Manitoba's two-spirit, transgender and non-binary youth that they are seen and heard and that they are cherished and deserving of safe and inclusive spaces in Manitoba to hope, learn, grow and thrive, now and in the future".

Photograph of Two-Spirit people marching in the 1991 New York City Pride March. Several people in the photograph are wearing traditional regalia. University of Winnipeg Archives, Albert McLeod fonds [11.011].

Polaroid of four people, two in ceremonial regalia in front of a display for Photographers and Friends against Aids at Gay Pride, Toronto, in 1996 with the caption "Gay Pride 96 Toronto". University of Winnipeg Archives, Albert McLeod fonds [11.011].

Today is Two-Spirit and Transgender Day of Visibility! In Manitoba, an Act was forwarded by MLA Logan Oxenham and passed in 2024 to mark March 31st as an official holiday recognizing two-spirit and transgender people.

An image of Mae Waite, Canadian Speed Skating Champion, Juvenile in 1946, 1947 and Junior in 1949. She is pictured posing on the ice wearing skates and a Granada sweater, c. 1949. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Collection [A0105-03269]

An image of a drawing of Bill Mosienko, wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey, commemorating his record of scoring the three fastest goals (known as a hat trick) in National Hockey League (N.H.L) history. In a 1952 game against the New York Rangers, Mosienko scored three goals in 21 seconds. The image depicts a section of an illustration of Mosienko holding up three pucks with sketches of action shots of Mosienko in the background. (See Also A0362-11666 and A0362-116668 for more information), 1952. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Collection [A0362-11667]

An image of Fritz Hanson, known as the Winnipeg Blue Bomber's "Golden Ghost," running with a football on the field during a practice. Hanson was elected to the Canadian Football League (CFL) Hall of Fame in 1962. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Collection [A0363-11712]

A new collection is available online on the WCPI!

This collection is from the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum and features photos of athletes from the province's sports history. Check it out online here - cdm15931.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/sear...

Colour was an essential component of Centennial Hall from initial planning. Even after numerous modifications, elements of the 1970's palette (orange, brown, yellow, blue) remain today as eye catching splashes of colour.

To see these and other Centennial Hall design records, visit the UW Archives!

An illustration from the booklet "University of Winnipeg Signage". It depicts students in a furnished part of the then not built Centennial Hall building, titled "Buffeteria". The illustration has splashes of yellow, orange, and red. University of Winnipeg Archives, All Colleges Fonds [AC-22-2-1].

An illustration from the booklet "University of Winnipeg Signage". It depicts students in a furnished part of the then not built Centennial Hall building, titled "Main Entrance". The illustration has splashes of yellow, blue, and red. University of Winnipeg Archives, All Colleges Fonds [AC-22-2-1].

An illustration from the booklet "University of Winnipeg Signage". It depicts students in a furnished part of the then not built Centennial Hall building, titled "Fourth Mezzanine Courtyard". The illustration has splashes of yellow and red. University of Winnipeg Archives, All Colleges Fonds [AC-22-2-1].

The #ACAhashtagparty for this month is #ArchivesColourTheory!

These are design illustrations of UW's Centennial Hall. Envisioned as a horizontal skyscraper across campus, it opened in 1972 reflecting both late-Modernist architecture and the university's desire to be an open centre of urban reform.

Unfortunately, we don't have any info on the band. Online research shows an English Contemporary Christian band with the same name. Let us know if you know anything about the "Delirious?" who played at UW!

A poster advertising a live concert for the band Delirious?, held in the Duckworth Centre, 4 March 2002. University of Winnipeg Archives, Wesmen Athletics fonds [18.016-6-10].

A poster produced for the Wesmen women's volleyball team, related to their 123-game winning streak between 7th January 1987 and 15th January 1989. University of Winnipeg Archives, Wesmen Athletics fonds [18.016-6-2].

A poster produced for the Wesmen 2008-2009 season, including a photo of both the men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams, and a schedule of their games. University of Winnipeg Archives, Wesmen Athletics fonds [18.016-6-17].

In the Wesmen Athletics fonds is a series of posters promoting UW's Volleyball and Basketball teams. Also included is one for a the band "Delirious?", who played at the Duckworth Centre in 2002.

The records above are from the Albert McLeod fonds. They are a photo of Peetanacoot Nenawekapo and Ivy Parisien in 1998 as well as a itinerary for the North American Native Gay and Lesbian Gathering in 1990. You can view these records and more here - digitalcollections.uwinnipeg.ca/digital/coll...

The holiday is held during the Spring Equinox and features communities holding workshops, speeches, and other events to raise awareness about Two-Spirit and gender-diverse Indigenous people.

Photograph of Peetanacoot Nenawekapo and Ivy Parisien in pow wow regalia at the International Two-Spirit Gathering in San Francisco, California in 1998. University of Winnipeg Archives, Albert McLeod fonds [11.011]

This document provides the itinerary for the North American Native Gay and Lesbian Gathering in 1990, including available workshops, 1990 July 17. University of Winnipeg Archives, Albert McLeod fonds [11.011]

This document provides the itinerary for the North American Native Gay and Lesbian Gathering in 1990, including available workshops, 1990 July 17. University of Winnipeg Archives, Albert McLeod fonds [11.011]

Today is Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day! The holiday celebrates the contributions and experiences of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ individuals and communities.

This tradition continued with freshman, juniors , seniors, and sophomores each making a team until 1932 when administration banned the event.

Image depicting the winners of the Wesley College St. Patrick's Day Fight holding the flag in front of the College doors. The students are identified as "Handford", "Earl", and "Vivian", c. 1929. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, University of Winnipeg Collection [A0501-16031]

An unusual tradition at Wesley College, one of UW's preceding Colleges, was the annual fight on St. Patrick's day.

While it began more informally in 1921, in most years students would form teams and compete for a piece of green cloth tied to the branches of the elm tree in front of Wesley Hall.

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This very late 90's video is scanned from a VHS videocassette titled "Uwinnipeg Promotional Video 98/99." Hosted and narrated by Dr. Rooke, it features students, faculty, and events on campus promoting the institution.

The video is posted on our youtube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkI7...

An image of a rooftop view of a downtown Winnipeg street. Visible in the image (L-R) are an apartment block, a hotel, Manitoba Furniture, Goodall Photo, Carter’s Furniture New & Used, and Max Steiman & Sons Antiques. Image was reproduced from original 2"x2" negative, 1964 March 9. University of Winnipeg Archives, Western Canada Pictorial Index, Hugh Allan Collection [A2387-71210]

Are you curious about history? Ask the UW Archives! We preserve records on the University of Winnipeg and its communities, as well as the downtown and special collections that support research like the Two-Spirit Archives.

Great find! Thanks for sharing this Don. I think many of these photos in the University Relations collection are from the exact same year as this Winnipeg Tribune article.

Hi, Thanks for the note! That gives me a title to do some searching within our records.

An image depicting six people wearing knight's costumes wielding shields and wooden swords in a hallway, with a large crowd just behind, 1975. University of Winnipeg Archives, University Relations Fonds [01.001].

Another mystery in the University Relations fonds! This collection contains images taken around campus by the Media Centre, depicting various events.

Throughout the 70's there are photos of students in European Medieval costumes, but unfortunately the Archives still searching for more information.

Modern scanning produces sharable digital copies, but microforms require special equipment to view in person. While you could digitally scan a microform, the image quality is often low. As well, to save space the original documents were regularly discarded after a microform was produced.