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 John Oliver nails Bias in Medicine
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By Bruce Ravelli
In Links that Matter, Social Research, Videos
Posted 25 August 2019

John Oliver nails Bias in Medicine

As a comedian, Oliver is perhaps doing more to educate the public about social issues than anyone else right now. Following in the footsteps of Jon Stewart. Episode is available here.

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By Bruce Ravelli
In Links that Matter, Social Research
Posted 24 August 2019

Halifax university’s decision to hire white prof for residential schools course ignites controversy

This episode of The Current (available here) reviews the issues/concerns that emerge when non-indigenous faculty teach indigenous content.

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 United Way Poverty Simulation
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By Bruce Ravelli
In Community Initiatives, Links that Matter, Social Research
Posted 23 August 2019

United Way Poverty Simulation

The United Way has created an online exercise to demonstrate the terrible choices people living in poverty have to make everyday. The simulations are available for a number of communities (listed [...]

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 Student Mental Health Resource
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By Bruce Ravelli
In Links that Matter, Social Research
Posted 15 August 2019

Student Mental Health Resource

Anureet Kaur, a new UVic student (WELCOME!!) recently appeared on CBC’s the National here.  And the handbook mentioned, From Surviving to Thriving is available here.

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 Dear Disgruntled White Plantation Visitors, Sit Down.
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By Bruce Ravelli
In Links that Matter, Social Research
Posted 9 August 2019

Dear Disgruntled White Plantation Visitors, Sit Down.

Wow, this is a powerful and beautifully written piece. Available here.

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