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The Impacts of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade on Individuals Experiencing Poverty

by Web Administrator | Jul 6, 2022 | Blog: Miscellaneous

The Impacts of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade on Individuals Experiencing Poverty February 18, 2020 By Mariska Konnik   On June 24th, 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that provided constitutional access to abortion...

Roe v. Wade: Implications and Impact for Abortion Access in a Canadian and Albertan Context

by Amanda Labonte | Jul 5, 2022 | Blog: Miscellaneous

Roe v. Wade: Implications and Impact for Abortion Access in a Canadian and Albertan Context February 18, 2020 Many of us have been reeling with the seriousness from the United States Supreme Court’s overruling of Roe vs Wade, a ruling that has been in place since...

June 27th is the 51st Anniversary of Canadian Multiculturalism Day

by Web Administrator | Jun 27, 2022 | Blog: Miscellaneous

June 27th is the 51st Anniversary of Canadian Multiculturalism Day February 18, 2020 By Jayme Wong Monday, June 27th, 2022 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Since 2002, this day marks and celebrates the contributions to Canadian society by individuals of various...

Blog: World Refugee Day – Right to Seek Safety

by Web Administrator | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog: Miscellaneous

Blog: World Refugee Day – Right to Seek Safety February 18, 2020 By Jordan Clark Marcichiw Each year on June 20th countries from across the globe celebrate World Refugee Day, a day designated to honour the bravery, courage, and resilience of those who have been...

Blog: Pride Month: Combating Heterosexism, Discrimination, and Oppression

by Web Administrator | Jun 15, 2022 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Social Issues: General

Blog: Pride Month: Combating Heterosexism, Discrimination, and Oppression February 18, 2020 By Amanda Labonte and Sydney Sheloff  While Pride is celebrated during the month of June, respecting, and honoring people of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community should be a commitment to...

Blog: National Indigenous History Month: Acknowledging, Celebrating and Honouring 

by Web Administrator | Jun 6, 2022 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Resources: Education

Blog: National Indigenous History Month: Acknowledging, Celebrating and Honouring  June 5, 2020 Download National Indigenous History Month: Acknowledging, Celebrating and Honouring (PDF) By Amanda Labonte, Jenn Rossiter and Sydney Sheloff  National Indigenous History...
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