Audra Simpson’s lecture on aboriginals in academia was assuredly a highlight of this year’s Indigenous Awareness Week. Hosted at McGill and running from September 15th through to September 19th, this week’s events covered topics ranging from traditional dance to the impacts of the institutionalization of indigenous children. This year marked the 4th Indigenous Awareness Week … Continue reading
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McGill University hosts Third Annual Indigenous Awareness Week
For its third consecutive year, McGill’s lower field was crowded with students, staff, and community members, coming together to witness an inclusive, colourful pow-wow that would launch Indigenous Awareness Week. From September 23rd to 27th, McGill was host to various events such as numerous informational talks by professionals in their fields, interactive workshops in making dream-catchers, … Continue reading
Dissent vs. disobedience: a McGill perspective
JASMINE STASIUK-RIDDELL The distinction between student activism and behaviour considered disruptive under the McGill Student Code of Conduct (SCOC) has been much debated this year on campus. In the wake of the Nov. 10 tuition-hike protest and the resulting police action, it struck many that the line between unacceptable behaviour and freedom of speech is … Continue reading
Student activists: a unique catalyst for change?
OLIVIA ZEYDLER “Everyone’s rights are the same, student or not, your voice will be heard”, stated one 19-year-old McGill student in reference to the tuition hikes. Students took to the streets on March 22 to strike and speak out against tuition hikes. Students of all different backgrounds united on common ground, utilized their rights as … Continue reading
PHOTO ESSAY: March 22 demonstration and the city
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