How I built a machine that feeds millions
An inspiring TED talk by Felix Brooks-church (here). For more on Felix, see here.
Perceptions of gender-based violence and gender equality, identity and expression in Canada, 2025
New report from StatsCan available here.
She Never Dances Alone
Video is here. In She Never Dances Alone, Jeffrey Gibson pays homage to the matriarchal roots of many Indigenous communities and the healing power of art. The video features acclaimed jingle [...]
A Contested Road Through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness
A description of the road project and the likely consequences if built, is here and a great documentary about it, here. Photo credit: Lisa Hupp/USFWS
The rise of singlehood in Canada
A good summary from the CBC about the benefits and costs of remaining single. Article is here.
Climate Change Atlas of Canada
Lots of information including videos, Indigenous climate practices, mental health, food sovereignty, etc. Site is here.
American Nazis: The Aryan Freedom Network is riding high in Trump era
Trump “awakened a lot of people to the issues we’ve been raising for years”. “He’s the best thing that’s happened to us.” Report from Reuters here. As sociologists, as difficult as it may be at [...]
Let’s flatten the infodemic curve
The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that information overload is an increasing health concern. Good resource, here.
Be well. Be yourself. Post-secondary students discover their true selves.
An interesting read for students who are just starting their post-secondary journey. Are from University Affairs (here).