Perspectives on Decriminalization
A good video discussion about Canada’s War on Drugs, particularly the work of Dr. Christy Sutherland.
Restored footage reveals how a totem pole raising sparked a cultural rebirth
National Film Board video highlighting how on August 22 1969, the Haida community of Masset, British Columbia gathered for their first totem pole raising in living memory. A beautiful film, [...]
Is mass media still ‘manufacturing consent’ in the internet age?
The book Manufacturing Consent (1988) by Noam Chomsky and David S Herman aimed to upend the notion of Western media as a force for public good. Rather than serving as a vital check on power and a [...]
Aware: Glimpses of Consciousness
Watched this the other night, fascinating. I could only find the trailer but I am sure many of you are more resources than I am.
My Enemy, My Brother
Wow. A powerful and important video to see, especially now. Close ties to Vancouver.
Population Balance: Shrink Toward Abundance
A wonderful site with tons of useful resources including videos, like “Humanity’s Land-grab Disaster” and elsewhere Dr. Sofia Pineda Ochoa’s documentary, Endgame 2050.
Pushing Research Beyond Academia
A wonderful discussion sponsored by the CSA’s Student Concerns Committee. Here. Panelists: Dr. Jane McArthur, University of Windsor Dr. Fabricio Telo, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Dr. [...]
Just Another Beautiful Family
A wonderful film about a Calgary family navigating gender and identity. Update, the family moved to Salt Spring … small world.