VOLUME 51, ISSUE 10 — Indigenous (Nov 11, 2024)
Indigenous Way of Life: Simplicity is The Secret to Happiness
Indigenous approaches to life teach us ways to fill our hearts fuller.
When the word ‘Indigenous’ comes up, many first think of land acknowledgement or Indigenous history. But have you ever thought…
Eagles to take on St. George Red in outdoor soccer finals after big win
UTM women’s soccer season comes to a close, men’s keep rolling for one final game.
For the first time in program history, our UTM Eagles have made it to the finals of the men’s outdoor…
Eagles face adversity during basketball season opener in Scarborough
Men’s and women’s teams will have to wait until next week for their first league wins after a pair of tough losses.
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off their regular season on the road at the Toronto Pan Am…
Land acknowledgements and tokenism
In one ear and out the other: land acknowledgements are performative and empty gestures.
“What’s that?” This was my Indigenous coworker’s response after I asked him what he thought about land acknowledgements. In his…
Exploring the historical and present harms of journalism
As student journalists, we should make Indigenous perspectives a priority in our storytelling, not an afterthought.
Newsrooms often pride themselves on being “objective” or “neutral.” “What are the facts of the story?” they ask. But for…
Thinking Beyond the “Suffering Indigenous”
In an age of subtle stereotypes and a hazy media climate, what does it means to reimagine Indigenous existence independent of trauma and suffering?
Using trauma as an analytical tool to address Indigenous peoples’ issues creates a skewed perception of the situation amongst these…
To be Indigenous
Indigeneity crosses the oceans and extends beyond the continents. Being Indigenous surpasses pain and pity.
My hurt is not Indigenous, nor is my suffering. There is an incompetency in reducing my identity to trauma and…
The Aesthetics Studio: UTM Alumna’s Creative Journey to a Local Pop-Up
The accomplished small business will set up shop at the Erin Mills Town Centre from November 16 to 29 after winning second place in local business contest.
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) alumna Hannah Grace Wang is set to bring her small business, The Aesthetics Studio, to…
Indigenous literature recommendations
Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry collections written by Indigenous authors to add to your TBR.
As November settles in, we’re all thinking too much about assignments and pointedly not about finals. We need—well, godly intervention…
The Indigenous origins of friendship bracelets
Despite now being associated with raves, Swifties, and fandoms, the practice of making and trading friendship bracelets has a completely different origin story.
From summer camps to The Eras Tour, friendship bracelets have become increasingly popular, and many stores now sell premade bracelets….
CSE Facilitates UTMs First Indigenous Access Day for Local Students
The new initiative introduced Indigenous-identifying students from the Peel District School Board to UTM and university life.
On October 2, the Centre for Student Engagement (CSE) hosted an Indigenous Access Day, the first of its kind at…
YINTAH: Netflix’s newest documentary on the power and resistance of Canada’s Indigenous people
Exploring the themes presented in the documentary, and why stories like these must be told.
YINTAH was released on Netflix on October 18, 2024, and documents the decade-long struggle between British Columbia’s Indigenous people and…
UTMSU Hosts “Chills and Thrills” Event in Celebration of Halloween
The Five Day Event saw multiple organizations work together to craft various events catering to students’ fears.
To capture Halloween spirit, the University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union (UTMSU) organized a weeklong program dubbed “Chills and Thrills”…
Who is Jim Thorpe?
Shedding light on the forgotten legendary history of Indigenous athlete, Jim Thorpe.
Jim Thorpe, also known as Wa-Tho-Huk, or The Bright Path, is the greatest athlete unknown to mankind. His career spanned…
First Nations Leaders Reject Historic Child Welfare Reform Deal
The deal would have legally bound Canada to provide $47.8 billion over 10 years to fund a reformed child welfare program.
On October 17th, First Nations Chiefs from across Canada voted against a resolution to accept a $47.8 billion child welfare…