October 28, 2011
Raffi sings Layton’s ‘Letter to a Nation’
Inspired by Jack Layton’s letter to Canadians, Raffi, West Coast singer and song-writer, turned it into a song.
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October 28, 2011
Raffi sings Layton's 'Letter to a Nation'
Inspired by Jack Layton’s letter to Canadians, Raffi, West Coast singer, song-writer and founder of Centre for Child Honouring, turned it into a song: “Layton’s last words gave Canada a historic moment. His message of love, hope, and optimism transcend politics — these are enduring values for young and old to embrace.” Listen to the song here…
October 28, 2011
Raffi sings Layton's 'Letter to a Nation'
Inspired by Jack Layton’s letter to Canadians, Raffi, West Coast singer, song-writer and founder of Centre for Child Honouring, turned it into a song: “Layton’s last words gave Canada a historic moment. His message of love, hope, and optimism transcend politics — these are enduring values for young and old to embrace.” Listen to the song here…
August 19, 2011
Exploring ethno-cultural diversity in the media
The Ottawa English-language launch of the United Nations Association in Canada’s Multimedia & Multiculturalism project hosted a panel to explore some of these questions.
August 11, 2011
Equity in times of economic crisis: Addressing First Nation people’s access to education
David Perley brings his years of experience in research and consultation with the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq people to address this important issue.
August 11, 2011
Equity in times of economic crisis: Addressing First Nation people's access to education
This talk was from a session titled Equity in Times of Economic Crisis and was part of the 2011 Congress of the Humanities. David Perley is a sociologist, educater and PhD candidate. He specializes in aboriginal education, race relations and the analysis of social problems. David lectures at the Mi’Kmaq-Maliseet Institute at the University of…
August 11, 2011
Equity in times of economic crisis: Addressing First Nation people's access to education
This talk was from a session titled Equity in Times of Economic Crisis and was part of the 2011 Congress of the Humanities. David Perley is a sociologist, educater and PhD candidate. He specializes in aboriginal education, race relations and the analysis of social problems. David lectures at the Mi’Kmaq-Maliseet Institute at the University of…
July 30, 2011
First Nations education: Can we afford to miss out?
Chief Shawn Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, speaks at the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences about First Nations youth and access to quality education.
July 21, 2011
The Femme Monologues: An interview with Marusya Bociurkiw and Terri Roberton
Marusya Bociurkiw and Terri Roberton on The Femme Monologues, their new graphic memoir series that appears monthly in Xtra! Toronto and in Capital Xtra! (Ottawa).
July 13, 2011
Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenizing the Academy
This talk, entitled: ‘Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenizing the Academy’ was recorded by Ryan Saxby Hill at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences on May 31, 2011.
June 25, 2011
Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Libby Davies’ first speech as NDP Health Critic
How community health centres can improve population health and strengthen the sustainability of health-care systems.
June 25, 2011
Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Libby Davies' first speech as NDP Health Critic
Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow featured a workshop and plenary speakers from across Canada, the United States and around the world that shared the latest on community health innovations in the following themes: * Improving health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities * Advancing health equity * Increasing sustainability of the health system * Building our…