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Understanding the impacts of biowearable technology
February 7 2022 LocalInformation on tracking devices do not necessarily reflect a child’s ability to do something. | Photo courtesy of SFU
Biowearable technology, such as smart watches and other interactive …
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Genomic research lacks diversity and that’s a problem
February 7 2022 ColumnsConducting foundational genomic research with more diverse populations, even if the sample proportion is small, is highly beneficial.
As 2020 and 2021 have shown us, Canadians are becoming more …
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A rough road towards equality, democracy and freedom in Africa
February 7 2022 CultureGregory Maqoma’s Via Kanana opens with one word projected onto a white screen: corrupt.
The Soweto-born choreographer brings together the traditional township dance of pantsula with …
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Mini Tourtières
February 7 2022 Recipe by Jen dela LunaThough typically served during the holiday season, the French-Canadian tourtière is a brilliant dish to have in cooler months in general. A warm, hearty meat pie is a delectable comfort food – …
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The Nonexistent: a story of courage and complex global migration
February 7 2022 CultureThe Nonexistent, directed by Yves Simard, is focused on telling a story many people may know all too well: displacement. The story of a young girl forced to forge a new path as she leaves her …
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Cultural Calendar
February 7 2022 EventsWelcome to February – one month down in the new year, 11 more to go! Some of the celebratory events happening this month include Family Day, Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. Check out …
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PuSh Fest –“Aalaapi” – Experiencing Inuit life through the art of listening
January 24 2022 Cover StoryPuSh Fest -“Aalaapi”
“The audience will feel they are foreigners thrown into a northern village. Not everything is given to them right away. It is a show about the art of listening. If …
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Bitter Orientals – where love & advocacy coincide
January 24 2022 CommunityLove Intersections is a media arts collective which is comprised of queer artists of colour. Artists who are a part of the collective are dedicated to using their passion for art to challenge …
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Envisioning a feminist city of Surrey
January 24 2022 LocalIn July 2021, as part of their COVID-19 recovery initiative, the Government of Canada announced 237 projects that will be receiving funding under the $100-million Feminist Response and Recovery …
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Welcome to Our Homelands - Fostering dialogue between Indigenous peoples and newcomers
January 24 2022 InternationalThe Immigrant Services Society of B.C. (ISSofBC) is celebrating five decades of community engagement this year. And, in order to provide newcomers with tools to learn more about Canada’s First …