The weather may be getting cooler in Wolfville, but the AcadiaU campus is about to warm up, becoming a place where Indigenous stories and teachings are shared, and students learn more about what it means to work together, as young […]
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Photo By Tom Zhai Valley Sunrise on Greenfield Road, Gaspereau, NS “Inspired by the highest mountain on Earth, Everesting tops the list as the world’s most difficult climbing challenge. The rule is simple – ‘pick a hill, climb up and […]
This past Tuesday, Acadia students and members of the ASU gathered at the Axe to join a forum and Q&A session related to Acadia’s newly instated protest policy. The gathering comes amid calls for reform and deeper consultation by concerned […]
“In the exercise of my duties, I swear to uphold the law as the best way for human coexistence. I will strive for justice as a way to combat violence and assist those in need, serving every human being (…) […]
January 29th, 2025, 10:30am. A little over a dozen students assemble in front of Acadia’s University Hall. Most of them dressed in black, red, and orange, several holding signs, and all of them there to protest for the sake of […]
Minutes for the Friday Meeting + Our Next Steps Thank you to all who came out to support our movement and contribute to meaningful conversations. We want to first thank Dotun Olutoke for his hard work and dedication to supporting […]
We have just learned that the African Descent Student Opportunity Success Coordinator position will not be renewed for this year! The position was previously filled by Dotun Olutoke who has worked tirelessly to provide support and resources for Black students. […]
Photo from: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg62lvr845o On January 6th, 2025, Justin Trudeau announced his intention to resign as the Canadian Prime Minister and the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. His resignation will take effect in March, following an election on March […]
Reconciliation is a continuous and long-term effort rather than a finite goal. This challenges the common misconception that reconciliation has a clear and definitive outcome. “We are the future. We are the ones who will make the world a better […]
The KCIC is really the best building on Campus for a social event. Fountain commons may have been built for such occasions, but it has nothing on the opulence of the KCIC hall, entrance on one side, fire place on […]
In the not-too-distant past, a professor advised me against researching Indigenous studies because I am not Indigenous myself. I am very grateful that I chose not to follow this advice and pursued my research with a genuine willingness to listen […]
HIST 2223 NB Op-Ed October 7th, 2024 The province of New Brunswick is currently on the heels of its 2024 General Election and while many issues in the public life and government are being brought to light during this time, […]
Throughout February, universities across the Western world organize events and forums to raise awareness and celebrate students of African descent. At times, good intentions can be overshadowed as we strive to strike a healthy balance between the educational aspects of […]
Photo by Nataliia Kvitovska Via Unsplash The Nova Scotian Government has decided to scrap the Coastal Protection Act. This action by the Premier, Tim Houston, will have major environmental impacts. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Tim Halman has […]
If elected as Premier, what would your government prioritize? As Premier, I would prioritize Nova Scotians. I would make sure that people get the health care they need when they need it. I would focus on building housing, prioritizing truly […]