Racism and discrimination touch everyaspect of our lives, from the unconscious biases that may influence how we relate to one another, to the overrepresentation of racialized communities and Indigenous Peoples in institutions such as prison, child welfare, etc. Acknowledging that racism and discrimination are a part of our lived reality …
Read More »Addictions: staying in or getting out
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford Whether you made New Year resolutions or not, now is the time to reflect on how much you’ve followed through. 71% of those who make a commitment to change do so in the first few …
Read More »It’s in your hands: a new dawn or don the same old you ~ Mary Thomas
2018 was a tough year for many. In Canada, we saw oil plummet and those who gained from it criticize the resource leading to divisive retaliation. Uncertainty looms like Damocles’ sword as the economy seems to lose ground and more Canadians are unemployed or on survival jobs than ever …
Read More »Public Safety Report Being Reviewed- Sohi
Edmonton (ATB): On December 12, 2018, Public Safety Canada Released the “2018 Public Report on the Terrorist Threat to Canada – Building a Safe and Resilient Canada.” This annual report compiled by an independent body of security and intelligence experts is meant to provide an open and transparent update on …
Read More »Mayor George V. Harvie, City of Delta and Mayor Doug McCallum, City of Surrey
Mayor George V. Harvie, City of Delta (Picture 1) and Mayor Doug McCallum, City of Surrey (Picture 2) complimented Dargesh Kumar Sharma (In Check Coat), Chairman, Shree Brahmin Sabha, Punjab on his Canada visit
Read More »Shilpy Stole the Show
Edmonton (ATB): “I am really overwhelmed and amazed” expressed Shilpy Chawla while interacting with media on her getting crowned as Miss India Worldwide Canada 2018. “I was successfully runner up for two times in a row in 2016/17 and competed with around 25 participants” said Shilpy. Daughter of Mr Sat …
Read More »Multiculturalism: is it thriving or diving?
Multiculturalism is the peaceful and symbiotic co-existence of diverse cultures, where culture includes racial, religious, or cultural groups, manifested in customary behaviours, assumptions and values, patterns of thinking, and communicative styles.Canada is the only country in the entire world that prides itself on its multicultural fabric and its Charter of …
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