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Time for Canada to step up in the fight against forced labour
January 10 2022 ColumnsThe pandemic has turned our lives upside down. It has taken away our loved ones. It has changed our habits and opened our eyes to certain realities. One of those realities is a global scourge on …
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An untold Inuk story in the making
January 10 2022 CultureLast December, Lindsay McIntyre, a filmmaker of Inuk and Scottish descent won the Women In the Director’s Chair’s (WIDC) Feature Film Award. Estimated at $250,000 in services and rentals, the …
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Ruby Singh - A sound innovator on Turtle Island
January 10 2022 ArtPhoto courtesy of puSh Festival
Ruby Singh expresses himself through music, visual art and poetry, while also advocating for social justice issues using his artistic endeavors as the medium. His …
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Black Lives Matter on stage –a tribute and a prayer
January 10 2022 CultureBased on the real-life murder of Trayvon Martin that launched the Black Lives Matter movement, Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers is an exciting and emotional theatre show that …
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Cultural Calendar
January 10 2022 EventsGoodbye 2021, and hello 2022! I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season, despite the presence of the omicron variant. While I have recommended a few events below, please remember to stay safe and…
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A year in review: resilience amid adversity
December 6 2021 Cover StoryThe year 2021, much like the preceding year, brought its fair share of trials and tribulations. In addition to the ongoing pandemic, our province has experienced extreme climate change in the …
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Almost half of healthcare workers are not doctors and nurses: Health policies must address their burnout too
December 6 2021 ColumnsVaccination rates are climbing, and COVID-19 cases are decreasing. While this is surely a relief to most of us, many healthcare workers are bracing themselves for a significant post-pandemic …
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Examining and regulating intentional disinformation online
December 6 2021 Political“Society tolerates a lot of misinformation as we always have, but the internet and social media can act as a magnifier so that it gets blown up until it almost seems like it is true, and people …
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Creating: collectively and internationally
December 6 2021 ArtJust a little collaboration can give artists the juice needed for their creative process, encourages Alia Hijaab, an artist with Flavourcel. Solo work can be taxing for artists and Flavourcel seeks …
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Book Uncle and Me - Diversity, Connections, and Community
December 6 2021 CultureUma Krishnaswami’s children’s book, Book Uncle and Me, explores the importance of children finding their voice in a community and the bond books can form with their readers. Through her book, …