The Intrepid Canadian
The focus of this creative policy recommendation is to highlight only one aspect within the broader policy recommendation entitled, A Policy Brief Ensuring Continued Canadian […]
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“That which has long been known”: The Role of Indigenous Communities in Science
When you travel, people often use the phrase “be like one of the locals” as advice to fully immerse yourself in a culture. This concept […]
Mi’kma’ki, Indigenous Peoples and Our Collective History
“Acadia University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq nation.” This oft-quoted statement has become the norm on course syllabi and department […]
Vigil to Commemorate Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine
It is not a secret that Canada’s justice system, like the American system, favors the white man. Incarceration rates upon the Indigenous population in Canada […]
Q & A on #JusticeforColten
This article draws on Idle No More’s discussion guide related to the Colten Boushie case. It is a great resource to explore if you want […]
What Richard Wagamese’s “Indian Horse” Taught Me
With Bell Let’s Talk day and Acadia Mental Health Week recently passing, campus has been putting forth fantastic effort in addressing mental health stigma and […]
ASU Calls for Diversity on Board of Governors
The ASU is calling for increased diversity on the Board of Governors (BOG), Acadia’s non-academic governing body. The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) passed a motion […]
The Right to Offend: Q&A with Dr. Rick Mehta
News Editor Colin Mitchell sat down with Dr. Rick Mehta on Friday January 12th to discuss recent remarks made in various media outlets. The Athenaeum […]