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WEBBy India Mosca Sep 23, 2024. Vigil held in Montreal to honour the lives of the six Indigenous lives lost to police violence in the past two weeks. Sep 23, 2024.
The Lasting Legacy of Cathy Merrick - The McGill Daily
WEB11 hours ago · Cathy Merrick, a dedicated leader and advocate for Indigenous peoples in Canada, passed away on September 6 in Winnipeg at the age of 63. Her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of Indigenous communities has left a profound impact on the nation. Grand Chief Merrick was the first woman to lead the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), where ...
McGill Must Do More for Indigenous Students - The McGill Daily
WEB11 hours ago · Most of McGill’s initiatives for Indigenous students have been introduced since 2015, showing how the university is still in its first steps towards recognizing and addressing its participation in settler-colonialism. Prior to the TRC’s statement, McGill had largely ignored its students’ calls for Indigenous recognition and equality.
Mobilizing Collectively to Tackle Indigenous Homelessness
WEB1 hour ago · Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is grappling with a worsening housing crisis. A recent report reveals a staggering 44 per cent increase in Quebec’s homeless population between 2018 and 2022, with Montreal being the most affected. These figures, however, don’t capture the full scope, as they do not account for ‘invisible’ or ‘hidden’ homelessness. . Indigenous people are among the most ...
Post-Secondary Institutions’ Efforts in Mitigating Barriers to ...
WEB11 hours ago · As McGill celebrates its 14th Indigenous Awareness Week, post-secondary institutions in Montreal are taking steps toward addressing disparities for Indigenous students in higher education. This is particularly evident in Concordia’s tuition exemption, announced last month, and the Dawson Student ...
Dr. Laara Fitznor Urges Universities to Feature Indigenous …
WEB11 hours ago · Kicking off the first day of Indigenous Awareness week, McGill’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives hosted Dr. Laara Fitznor for her talk entitled “Engaging Indigenous Philosophies and Practices for Mutual Respect and Leadership across University Landscapes” on September 9.
Mapping Indigenous Stories at Mont-Royal - The McGill Daily
WEB11 hours ago · Raymond Johnson-Brown. Jamais Lu, in collaboration with Musique Nomade, has built a pathway into restoration with their latest project, Tiohtià:ke: Mapping Indigenous Stories. Under the artistic direction of Alexia Vinci, this initiative highlights the rich Indigenous heritage of Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) through the words of Indigenous authors ...
McGill versus Quebec - The McGill Daily
WEBApril 13, 2024. Tweet. Eric Duivenvoorden. visit pokerbros clubs. On February 15, McGill launched a legal case against the Quebec government following two measures announced on December 14, 2023. This includes an increase in tuition for out-of-province undergraduate and master’s students, as well as changes to the funding model for ...
Recognizing COVID’s Impact - The McGill Daily
WEBJan 17, 2022 · Kristi Kouchakji, Secretary-General of the Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS), explained in an email to the Daily that McGill’s case management doesn’t share information about reported cases due to confidentiality.As such, it can be difficult to ascertain the severity of positive cases – because of McGill’s reportedly high vaccination rates, many assume that COVID-19 cases in the ...
McGill Returns to In-Person Schooling - The McGill Daily
WEBSep 1, 2021 · On February 23, university administration informed students that many in-person activities will resume in the Fall 2021 semester regardless of the status of coronavirus in Montreal.This early announcement follows a tumultuous year of unpredictable lockdown measures. While it seems like a step towards normalcy, the Daily spoke with many students who feel it is a risky decision on the part of ...