When Shanicka “Shak” Edwards first moved to Innisfill from Toronto, it was a difficult adjustment. “My family was the only Black family in the community. So, I struggled finding spaces that I could see people that were reflective of me or accessing resources,” she said. Edwards built Shak’s World Community …
Read More »Winnipeg injury rehab center champions inclusivity with wheelchair curling tournament – Winnipeg
First Steps Wellness Centre in Winnipeg hosted a wheelchair curling tournament on Saturday at the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. The centre, which specializes in spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions, hosted the event to encourage people to experience sport from a …
Read More »African tech took center stage in 2021 – TechCrunch
Two years ago, the African tech ecosystem saw newfound attention from global players that translated to the continent’s best year of receiving venture capital. From varying sources, it is estimated up to $2 billion went into African tech startups in 2019. With high-profile visits from the most famous Jacks (Ma …
Read More »Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine secures 7 new medical patents, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Kochi: Amrita University Kochi’s Amrita Center for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine on Friday announced that it has bagged seven national and international patents for its inventions in the health sector. Shanti Kumar V. Nair, Director of Amrita Center for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine and Dean of Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham …
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