Authentic Indigenous voices needed in mainstream media
Some, but not all Canadians know about our country’s residential schools and the dark phase of Indigenous history that resulted from colonialism. Two Indigenous authors Michelle Good and …
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February 22 2021 Community Lessons in making chai, finding balance
An enthusiast of the ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda, Muneera Wallace has found a way to spread her knowledge to as many people out West as she can.
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February 8 2021 Community Cultural Spotlight - Families prepare for Lunar New Year celebrations
Although widely used throughout the world, the Gregorian calendar is not the only one around and not the only one with New Year’s celebrations in January.
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February 8 2021 Local Empowerment and hope at GenOne
In a series of talks and workshops, the University of British Columbia (UBC) First Generation Student Union (FGSU) and guest speakers will inform and empower their audience for the pandemic and …
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January 25 2021 Community Cultural Spotlight: Ubuntu philosophy: reciprocity and community
UBCO graduates and co-founders of the African Ubuntu Association Okanagan, Trophy Ewila and Lady Dia present I Am Because You Are vs. I Am Because You’re Not as part of the UBC Equity and …
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January 25 2021 Local Zabeen Hirji - The future of leadership is human
Like an enormous magnifying glass, the Coronavirus pandemic has thrown into sharp focus the true character and nature of individuals, communities and nations. And, almost unequivocally, how well or …
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January 11 2021 Community Cultural Spotlight – Of broken friendships and reunions
Theatre and film often depict how losing or drifting apart from a loved one or can affect someone. The new play Before They Cut Down Our Tree by Jenna Masuhara tells the story of two former friends …
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January 11 2021 Local New Year’s goal: changing our feelings about poop
Excrement. Feces. Poop. No matter humanity’s level of technological advancement, dealing with fecal waste is a reality that we have never been able to escape; poop is just one of the byproducts of…
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December 7 2020 Community Christougenna, a month-long Christmas season
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Unlike some North American Christmas traditions, Greek Christmas traditions are rooted in religion. … -
December 7 2020 International Leading through impossible times – looking for new models
Amid the turmoil of a global pandemic, a deepening economic crisis, and a growing global awareness of the impacts of white supremacy, the challenges of becoming an organizational or community leader…