Mashiyat Ahmed

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Strengthening Indigenous ties: UTM’s first-ever All-Nations Powwow
UTM will be hosting a Powwow to provide space for celebration and reconciliation while also introducing Indigenous knowledge and values to the university community.

Mashiyat Ahmed March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

On March 25, 2023, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation,…

Opinion

Reconciling religion with secularism
There is beauty in listening to all viewpoints.

Mashiyat Ahmed February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

When I was young, my paternal grandfather passed away from colon cancer. I did not know him well, but he…

Opinion

Love is…

Mashiyat Ahmed February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

…a declaration of faithMashiyat Ahmed In August of 1851, the American poetess Emily Dickinson wrote to a close friend, “I…

Arts

Exploring grief in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Analyzing moments in the film that relate to marginalized communities across the globe.

Mashiyat Ahmed January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Spoiler alert: This article discusses scenes from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In 2018, Ryan Coogler’s superhero film, Black Panther, shattered…

Between the Lines

How the “female gaze” presents itself in queer literature

Mashiyat Ahmed November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

Classic literature persists through individuals who revive old works in modern ways. In her novel The Song of Achilles, author…

Arts

Reimagining sustainability through Scandinavian architecture and philosophy
A review of eco-minded architecture in Scandinavia and how it promotes unity with the earth.

Mashiyat Ahmed November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

The peoples of Scandinavian nations—Norway, Sweden, and Denmark—have rich cultural and philosophical traditions when it comes to their relationships with…

Opinion

Overcoming performative allyship in the era of reconciliation
Reflecting on the true essence of reconciliation can help us pursue real progress amidst a sea of performative activism.

Mashiyat Ahmed September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

Recent Liberal decisions made by Canadian governmental bodies have placed a distinct emphasis on Indigenous reconciliation. With many politicians jumpstarting…

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