Planet of the Humans – a must watch
A damning critique of the contemporary environmental movement. Available here.
YYJ Locals for Locals
What a wonderful example of good people coming together to help – see here.
Teaching in the New Normal: A professor addresses higher education during COVID-19
Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D., is a professor of sociology at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort. From her article, “If you ever wondered what the McDonaldization of education looks like, [...]
An important issue to consider during the pandemic: impact of ableism
In a New York Times article, My Life is more Disposable During This Pandemic (available here) highlights an issue we need to be vigilant against.
Fossil Fuel Industry Shifts from Climate Denial to “Youthwashing”
In another important video, The Real News Network highlights how the fossil fuel industry funds various groups to challenge the science behind climate-change and co-opts the youth of today. The 5 [...]
Sharing Our Voices: Indigenous Parent Caregiver Report
Attached is a report prepared by my colleague, Dr. Emily Milne (MacEwan University). indigenous-parent-caregiver-advisory-council_report
Indigenous fashion helping local communities
In a Vogueworld Piece entitled, Meet 4 Indigenous-Owned Streetwear Brands Empowering Their Communities (available here) highlights a good example of making a difference.
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 [...]