Our Mandate
Institute of Urban Studies
The Institute of Urban Studies acts as an innovative, non-partisan research and
educational unit of the University of Winnipeg with an action-research orientation.
Originally dedicated to addressing the problems and concerns of the inner city, the
Institute’s research mandate has evolved to encompass the social, demographic,
physical, economic, and environmental well-being of Canadian communities and cities.
THE INSTITUTE OPERATES ON THE BASIS OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATE:
- to examine urban issues, especially those that impact marginalized or vulnerable
communities;
- to encourage, facilitate, and engage in multi-disciplinary research of an applied
nature aimed at practical solutions to urban issues;
- to conduct academic, public interest, and applied research with governments,
community groups, and other stakeholders;
- to promote and engage in formal and informal education and community
outreach;
- to maintain an active publication and communications program, including through
its flagship scholarly journal, The Canadian Journal of Urban Research;
- to develop, maintain, and operate a physical and virtual lending library on urban
studies;
- to adopt an approach of respect and cultural humility in its work, and commit to
advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples; and,
- to ensure its operations are in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the
University of Winnipeg.
Affirmed: October 7, 2020