CommonWord

10/09/2026

Join us Thursday, October 15 for the launch of Becoming You Again, a fresh and inspiring guide to preparing for retirement with purpose, energy, connection, and joy. Discover practical ideas for creating a retirement that feels meaningful, fulfilling, and truly your own.
Attend in person or via live stream! Find the streaming link and book information at commonword.ca/go/4466

10/06/2026

In the 1870s, Manitoba underwent a rapid, violent transformation. At the start of the decade, it was still an Indigenous space. By its close, settler structures held firm control over the land and power.

How did it happen so quickly? Through the power of the printing press.

In Imprinting Empire, Shelisa Klassen digs into the archives to examine how nineteenth-century local print media shaped ideas of land, settlement, and belonging in Manitoba. The book exposes the powerful narratives that deeply influenced the region’s history and settler colonialism.

Available now in-store and online at CommonWord.
Visit commonword.ca/go/4478 for more information.

Stop by to browse our other new arrivals.

09/28/2026

The 50th Anniversary Edition of the More-with-Less cookbook is officially on our shelves, and copies are flying off already!

If you placed a pre-order, check your inbox! A batch of reserved copies has already shipped and is on the way, while others are waiting for pickup right now in-store.

Good news if you haven't ordered yet: special pre-order pricing is still active for a limited time! You can still lock in the discount online via the link below, or come grab a copy straight off the shelf.

Because this milestone edition is so popular, we are restocking on a rolling basis to make sure we keep the shelves full.

Grab yours today at commonword.ca/go/4467.

09/21/2026

Join us for a conversation with author Marg Epp and Bwe Doh Soe, a Karen cultural and language facilitator from Saskatoon. They tell a first hand account of Ma They Yare's harrowing journey as a refugee from war-torn Myanmar to Canada - and the inspiration which led to the writing of this book and the collaboration involved in bringing Ma They Yare’s story to a wider community.

Attend in person or via live stream.
Find the streaming link and book information at commonword.ca/go/4441. See less

09/11/2026

Join us for a panel discussion with the author and guests around reparations for the church and what it means to live as treaty people in Manitoba. Thursday September 17, at 7 pm central.

Organized in association with

Attend in person or via live stream! Find the streaming link and book information at commonword.ca/go/4462.

09/09/2026

Look what just arrived fresh off the press!
We know so many of you have been eagerly anticipating the 50th Anniversary Edition of the More-with-Less cookbook, and we couldn't wait to show you that the boxes are officially in the building.
We are just waiting for the final delivery paperwork to clear before we can officially log them into our system and put them on the shelves.
Consider this your exclusive sneak peek.
We promise to post the second they are cleared and ready for purchase in-store!
Want to make sure you get a copy? Pre-orders are available right now at commonword.ca/go/4467

09/07/2026

Fresh new designs have officially arrived at our store, featuring a completely updated look for the CMU apparel collection.
This latest drop includes the all-new Parent Hoodies, making it easier than ever for families to share in the campus community spirit.
Everything is available right now both in-store and through our website.
Stop by CommonWord today to check out the new graphics and grab these latest arrivals before your size sells out.
Visit commonword.ca/go/cmumerch for our full university apparel collection.

09/02/2026

08/28/2026

Turn old CMUtextbooks into cash while helping the next generation of students.

If you are a parent clearing out your student’s old bedroom or an alum with shelves to empty, our consignment program is an easy way to de-clutter and help incoming students save on required reading.

Before bringing them in, please check your titles against our active Fall 2026 Textbook List at commonword.ca/go/selltextbooklist to make sure they are currently in use.

Once you verify your books, you can bring them to CommonWord. We will set up your contract, handle the retail side, and mail you a cheque roughly one month into the semester after your books sell.

You retain full ownership of your books the entire time they are on our shelves, meaning you can retrieve them at any point with no penalty.

If you have any questions about active listings or drop-off procedures, please feel free to stop by the store or reach out to us at [email protected].

08/18/2026

Following up on last week's theme, we have another wonderful selection of handmade goods to highlight from a local maker, Jenn Wiens.
If you liked the practical AirPods pouches and bowl cozies we featured recently, you will love checking out these other staples on our shelves.
These heat bags (various sizes for adults and children) are a favourite, designed to provide soothing warmth. Swipe to see a few of the beautiful fabric patterns we have in stock. Other items include well-loved handmade aprons, popcorn bags, and bowl cozies for your warm meals.
Come and shop these and more here at CommonWord.