MDP students recount transformative summer work placements

Mon. Oct. 20, 2025

Master's in Development Practice students gathered recently to recount their summer experiences working with organizations and communities on Indigenous approaches to development in Winnipeg and beyond.

The annual MDP Field Placement Symposium is an opportunity for fellow students, faculty, staff, and community partners to hear firsthand about the meaningful, and frequently transformative, work placements that are an integral part of this unique master’s degree. The full story from UWinnipeg news has more information about the MDP field placements and the students' experiences.