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‘Education is the key’: To build inclusion, we must be aware of our biases and privileges
As a biracial person, I’ve spent my life navigating between two worlds and different cultures. Turns out, this is quite common. Meet Madelaine Khan. Like a growing number of people, Khan has a multi-racial and multi-ethnic background. Her heritage is East and West Indian —
The power of representation
In my world, we often speak about the importance of representation. Seeing someone who looks like you, with similar lived experiences, has a strong impact on hopes, dreams and career success. Throughout my entire school and university experience, I never had a Black teacher as
Vaccine hesitancy a problem for us all
For those choosing not to be vaccinated, it’s time to get answers. My family and I are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — by choice and by requirement. Living through a pandemic and continuing to live with COVID-19 in the community is testing our values, priorities
Residential school tragedies are not news for Indigenous people
Recently, non-Indigenous Canadians learned hard truths about our colonial history. Truths about the genocide of Indigenous people and their culture through Canada’s residential schools. We must recognize that our feelings do not compare with those of Indigenous peoples. We need to listen and engage true
Black Lives Matter: Are we making progress in the fight against anti-Black racism?
Last summer, after the murder of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter rallies were held. People from across Simcoe County attended, supporting the Black community. A year later, I’m reflecting on where we are now. Have we made significant shifts in dismantling systemic anti-Black and anti-Indigenous
Adjustment not easy for immigrant families
As Canadians, many of us may take freedom of choice for granted. In China, where families were only allowed one child for a long time, little freedom of choice exists. At nine years old, Lisa Zhao and her father left China for Canada, searching for