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Who belongs at university? Fostering connections between a downtown campus and families facing social, cultural and economic barriers can begin early with literacy and community-building programs.
While the red Phryge is endearing, the symbol’s fraught global history challenges the narrative of freedom and unity that the Olympics, and its French hosts in particular, want to tell.
Forcing the younger generation to work harder to support a growing elderly population is neither efficient nor sustainable. Canada shouldn’t seek to follow in Greece’s footsteps.
A proposed tariff on electric vehicles may serve its purpose, but fundamental issues with EVs will remain.
Although the Edmonton Oilers lost the Stanley Cup final, they managed to win the support of many Canadians during the playoffs. How did they do it?
When removed from context, the popular Netflix series ‘My Unorthodox Life’ and ‘Unorthodox’ paint unflattering portraits of religious Judaism. ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ offers more nuance.
New research suggests Canada’s public servant of the future must build relationships, communicate complex and controversial ideas and manage conflict more than ever before.
Community notifications are intended to be helpful, however, they can also make reintegrating back into the community challenging for released individuals.
Surveying more than 5,500 nurses about the realities of their work lives highlights how a shortage of nursing staff could compromise Canadians’ ability to access safe, compassionate care.
There’s more to ‘survival migration’ than an escape from poverty or war: even the middle class can feel they have to leave to survive.
Mainstream economics has been complicit in the climate change crisis as it falsely treats climate change as a mere side-effect of production or a minor aberration.
Neglected tropical diseases are often associated with social exclusion as well as physical suffering. One billion people around the world suffer from these diseases.
Real and perceived economic grievances often fuel extremist groups like Hamas. Here’s how the economic basics of supply provide a way to tackle terrorism.
En mettant l’accent sur les triomphes tactiques, les erreurs de calcul et les frasques sexuelles de Napoléon, Ridley Scott néglige l’héritage paradoxal qu’il a laissé en tant que législateur.
The historical correlation between economic prosperity and increased life expectancy might suggest that growth is generally a good thing. However, other evidence points to the downside of growth.
Ridley Scott’s focus on Napoleon’s tactical triumphs, reckless miscalculations and sexual entanglements neglects his paradoxical legacy as a lawmaker.
Catalonia and post-Brexit U.K. illustrate the dangers of separatism and divisive rhetoric. Both Alberta and Ottawa must act to address western alienation and prevent a catastrophic scenario.
In rural Ghana, only 18% of patients believe elephantiasis is a disease. Some others think it is caused by curses or even rain. Only by understanding local beliefs can it be treated effectively.
While the Grey Cup and Canadian football were once considered significant national institutions, part of their allure appears to have faded over the years.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Economics and Political Science, MacEwan University
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Associate Professor of Economics, MacEwan University
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Assistant Professor of Anthropology, MacEwan University
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Associate Professor Health & Community Studies, MacEwan University
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Associate Professor, Economics, MacEwan University
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Assistant Professor of History, Department of Humanities, MacEwan University
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Assistant Professor, Nursing, MacEwan University
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Community Engagement Librarian, MacEwan University
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Associate Professor, Nursing, MacEwan University
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Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Curriculum Studies, MacEwan University
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Associate Professor, Early Childhood Curriculum Studies, MacEwan University
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Extended Sessional Instructor, English and Comparative Literature, MacEwan University
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Associate Professor, Department of Physical Sciences, MacEwan University
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Professor, Department of Psychology, MacEwan University
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Assistant Professor, Nursing, MacEwan University
