Global citizenship and its Canadian award
“Adrienne Clarkson asked me to create the medal for the Prize for Global Citizenship. I had the idea of bringing together the world of creation with that of the great mythological winged deities. …
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September 19 2022 Community Family diversities framework
Developed by the Vanier Institute of the Family through consultation with academic and government policy partners, the Family Diversities Framework is a roadmap for understanding family diversity. …
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September 5 2022 Immigration A fresh look at immigration policies
How did Indigenous communities historically view immigration to Canada? As immigration is predicted to rise in the following decades, it is important for fresh voices to join in on matters of …
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August 22 2022 Community Nchem?u?s Day - A day of fun, Indigenous style
North Vancouver’s Presentation House Theatre will host Nchem?u?s Day, an afternoon to celebrate Indigenous culture with food, music, shows and indoor and outdoor activities on the grounds of the …
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August 22 2022 Local Can robots be good therapists?
Using therapeutic robots to support people’s needs is a rising field of research in healthcare. Designing them for best results, however, is more than an engineering problem according to Paul …
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August 22 2022 Immigration Why do some asylum seekers make it into the West quickly – while others have to wait more than a decade?
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They were relatively civilized middle-class Europeans who looked more like the family living next door than the refugees western nations had become so accustomed to …
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July 4 2022 Community British Columbia’s Polish community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
The Polish community has been diligently working to help Ukrainian refugees by raising funds via different means. Polish organizations under the Canadian Polish Congress have done some incredible …
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July 4 2022 Local Better Connected - Girlpower in the age of social media
Social media is being re-defined by younger generations as a tool for positive activism, and the movement inspired mother-daughter team, Tanya and Julia Kyi, to write the children’s book Better …
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July 4 2022 Local Finding a purpose in climate change reform
Climate change is a problem that is both multifaceted and universally impactful to the current and future generations of society. Learning about this ongoing crisis and drawing lines to minimize our…
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June 6 2022 Community Greek Heritage Month - Revisit the past, celebrate the future - Greek Heritage Month
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Greek Heritage Month is back in full swing this year with a street festival, an art showcase, and live comedy. The June-long program (from Jun. 3-26) …