Susan Hancock
Articles by Susan Hancock

Cultural intelligence – A necessary life skill
June 10 2019 Local Intercultural interaction picnic . | Photo courtesy of MOSAIC
Progressive organizations across Canada engage employees …

Women newcomers get job-ready skills to enter B.C.’s high-tech industry
April 8 2019 Economy Tech jobs are in high demand.
A partnership between Immigrant Services Society of B.C. (ISSofBC) and Emily Carr University …

A Good Wife: Escaping the life I never chose
February 18 2019 Culture A good wife must always obey. | Photo by Emily D. Photography
Samra Zafar is an advocate for equity, human rights, women’s …

Pesky fruit flies save lives
January 21 2019 LocalThe fruit fly, those tiny winged insects that cluster and circulate over fruit bowls with ripening fruit, deserve a lot more respect. Local genetics researchers are using fruit flies to understand …

Supporting the artistic future of women of colour
December 10 2018 LocalThe Future is You and Me, an interdisciplinary workshop series focusing on leadership brings together aspiring artists, who happen to be women of colour, says Kristen Cheung.
“There’s an …

A discussion on racial stereotyping and mental health
November 5 2018 CommunityAs a South Asian woman who believes in non- binary labels and identifies as queer, Sukhmani Gill grew up with a lot of racism. Her lived experiences fuel an interest in understanding why people …

Mobile app keeps seniors healthy at home
October 22 2018 LocalCaren, a mobile application available on both Android Apps and the App Store, offers families a virtual tool to care for aging parents. The application customizes and stores client medical …

Cultural intelligence builds empathy
September 24 2018 Local Intercultural interaction picnic. | Photo courtesy of MOSAIC
Progressive organizations across Canada engage employees through…

A matter of solidarity: the Chingari platform
July 9 2018 CommunityMahwish Yousaf has guided, counselled and mentored female immigrants in need for over two decades. She believes that more women could be supported through community-based partnerships and …

Indigenous food sovereignty – a way of life
May 7 2018 CommunityEliza Peters (left) and Tonya Smith are planting seasonal veggies and fruits in a pilot project of Community Supported Agriculture …