Winograd Initiative for the Study of Hate Speech and Antisemitism
Advancing Research, Education, and Dialogue on Law, Jewish Life, and Antisemitism
The Winograd Initiative was established in 2025 through a generous gift from University of Manitoba alumni Chuck and Libby Winograd. The Initiative advances research, education, and public dialogue on law, hate speech, and antisemitism while supporting students and emerging scholars whose work explores the intersection of law and Jewish life.
Activities
Annual Symposium
Hosting the annual Winograd Symposium on Law and Jewish Life, which brings together students from across Canada and internationally to present their research
Publications
Publishing special issues of the Manitoba Law Journal devoted to law and Jewish life
Guest Lectures
Research & Public Engagement
Lead Jurist
The Initiative’s Lead Jurist is Dr. Kenneth Grad, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba. Dr. Grad teaches courses on criminal law, evidence, and speech regulation, and conducts research on hate speech, antisemitism, and legal and Jewish history. He is a frequent speaker on legal responses to harmful expression.
News
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Dr. Kenneth Grad testifies before Standing Senate Committee for Human Rights on Bill C-9
On May 20, 2026, Dr. Kenneth Grad, Assistant Professor at the UM Faculty of Law, testified before the Standing Senate Committee for Human Rights as a legal expert on Bill C-9 (the Combatting Hate Act). Dr. Grad spoke on a personal basis and advised the opinions...
Dr. Kenneth Grad published in Constitutional Forum
Dr. Kenneth Grad recently had a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal, Constitutional Forum, which focuses on disciplines including law, history, economics, political science, sociology and philosophy and is published out of the University of Alberta's Centre...
Inaugural Winograd Symposium on Law and Jewish Life Showcases Emerging Scholars
Student presenters with prof. Kenneth Grad at the inaugural Winograd Symposium. Photo by Evgeniya Lapanov. Event brought together students from across Canada to explore legal issues affecting Jewish life A unique event hosted by the University of Manitoba Faculty of...
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Support the
Winograd Initiative
Support from organizations and individuals helps the Winograd Initiative advance research, education, and public engagement on hate speech, antisemitism, law, and Jewish life.
Contributions may support student and emerging-scholar research, guest lectures, publications, and the annual Winograd Symposium on Law and Jewish Life, including presenter travel, accommodation, and research prizes.
Organizations and individuals interested in supporting the Initiative are invited to contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities.