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‘An honourable path’: A journalist turns to teaching – UNB
Oct 7, 2024 After years in the fast-paced world of daily journalism, Julia Wright (BA’07) has traded her microphone for a classroom at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton, embarking on a career in education. For a decade, Wright was a broadcast fixture in her hometown of Saint John, captivating audiences with her […]
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Renowned cultural teacher builds symbol of Inuit survival at Acadia University – CBC
October 3, 2024 Piita Irniq is building an inukshuk on campus in Wolfville, N.S. As Gareth Hampshire reports, the stone structure is a symbol of Inuit survival and, in this case, an act of reconciliation. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6525514
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Honouring and supporting Indigenous resilience
September 30, 2024 I struggle with National Truth and Reconciliation Day. While I know my thoughts may change over time, my truth right now is I really don’t like this day. For me personally, partaking in some events on this day can be triggering and traumatic. While I try most always to have a positive […]
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Indigenous entrepreneur’s orange shirt dream‑turned‑reality spurs reconciliation efforts at Dal – Dalhousie University
September 27, 2024 For the third year in a row, the Dalhousie Bookstore is selling Indigenous-made orange shirts to support the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30. The store will contribute 100 per cent of profits from sales of the shirts to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax. The $25 […]
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How I spent my summer: Making Indigenous community connections – Dalhousie University
September 27, 2024 This article is part of How I Spent My Summer, a series of articles showcasing opportunities Dal students pursued over the past few months — from work-intergrated learning to research gigs and more. Scroll to the bottom for more articles. Road trips are often a staple of the summer months, so when […]
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Two clinics elevate experience for Indigenous learners in medicine – Dal News
September 19, 2024 Fourth-year medical student Jordin Fletcher hadn’t met a practicing Indigenous physician until she encountered Dr. Brent Young in 2021 when she began medical school as an Indigenous learner. She had been working as a nurse for five years. Dr. Shanté Blackmore, a recent family medicine graduate who grew up in Millbrook First […]
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Minister Pam Parsons Proclaims September 15-21 Sexual Violence Awareness Week
The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, has proclaimed September 15-21, 2024, as Sexual Violence Awareness Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. Sexual Violence Awareness Week, observed annually in this province for the past 25 years, is an opportunity to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on […]
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Healthy Meals for Kids in Newfoundland and Labrador
September 4, 2024 When kids eat well, they do better in school. And when kids do well in school, they succeed. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, today announced an agreement to expand school food programs in the province. This agreement, under the National School Food Program, […]
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Historic Changes to Support Learning
Sep 04, 2024 This week, more than 135,000 students and 20,000 teachers, principals and staff across Nova Scotia will start their new school year. They will see positive changes designed to create an environment where everyone can focus on what matters most – learning. The Province’s first cell phone directive will be in place and, […]
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The Growing Role of Community and Industry Partnership in Higher Education – Evolllution
Sep 3, 2024 Community and industry engagement activities are designed to initiate and steward relationships with external partners. At higher educational institutions, these activities occur whenever we welcome a visitor, hold a community event, give a lab tour, host a career fair, update our websites, post to social media and more; not to mention faculty, […]
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