VOLUME 48, ISSUE 6 — Celebrating Indigenous Voices (October 18, 2021)
A brief history outlining Canada’s oppression towards Indigenous communities
Indigenous communities face challenges over the course of several years despite failed efforts by the Canadian government to preserve their rights.
For several years, Indigenous communities have fallen victim to countless statutes enacted by the Canadian government. Despite efforts to make…
Cyber Security Awareness Month at U of T
The Information Security Team holds the annual CSAM campaign to raise awareness of cyber security among the student population and faculty.
For the past decade, Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) has hosted annual meetings during October and this year is no…
Urbanizations effect on climate change and natural solutions
School of Cities invites Dr. Danijela Puric-Mladenovic to discuss potential natural solutions for urban planners and communities within the GTA.
In 2018, Canada produced the tenth most greenhouse gases in the world. Based on Canada’s Climate Change Report, Canada is…
Recent TikTok trend results in the rise of vandalism among school properties
Teachers and school administrators reprimand students and introduce serious consequences following a viral social media trend.
A recent TikTok trend has prompted a rise in the incidence of school property vandalism in primary, middle, and secondary…
The challenges that Indigenous communities are still facing today
Dirty drinking water, missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls cases, and expired vaccine doses are issues where complete solutions and inquiry seem to be always delayed by Canadian government.
Indigenous communities have been subjected to years of colonialism, historical trauma, and systemic racism. Today, various disparities continue to subside…
Editorial: Why are textbooks still mandatory?
Universities should offer alternative, free methods of enhancing course content.
Many universities—including UTM—mandate textbooks and access codes as a part of courses. Students, who already struggle with living costs, tuition,…
Letter to the Editor: Suggesting names for Ryerson University
Dear Editor, Robert Baldwin and Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine were the respective heads of a united Canada after the Act of Union…
The epidemic of violence against Indigenous women near man camps
Police and the U.S. government have neglected this issue for too long and it is time we put pressure on legislators and political leaders to take action and provide justice.
Violent crimes such as sexual assault and murder are 10 times more likely to occur against Indigenous women in certain…
Ear to the Ground: Rebranding UTM
Sometimes you just need to change your name to fit your true authentic self.
If you’ve been on campus this year, you’ll have noticed that a notable institution at the University of Toronto Mississauga…
Recognizing, celebrating, and giving credit to Indigenous inventions
Maple syrup, lacrosse, petroleum jelly and the kayak are only a few examples of countless Indigenous creations that have become central to Canadian identity, yet have gone unrecognized.
Thanksgiving is an annual tradition celebrated by millions of Canadians, commemorating the harvests and blessings given to them over the…
A lost Indigenous identity
My journey of tracing my ancestry and embracing the Cree traditions, culture, and heritage has shaped who I am today, and who I hope to be in the future.
With my shiny dark straight hair covering my inquisitive brown eyes, prominent cheekbones, and olive skin, my heritage oftentimes goes…
The Downie and Wenjack Fund: How the story of a little boy who fled a residential school sparked a movement
The fund is inspired by Chanie Wenjack’s story and Gord Downie’s legacy to build a better Canada.
In the cold October weather of 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack was found deceased along the Canadian National Rail tracks in…
Lecture Me! On yoga as development for Africa
After the fall of a once tranquil, cosmopolitan island, the introduction of yoga arrived to restore its beauty.
“Perhaps you are familiar with the Lion King?” Professor Sarah Hillewaert jokes as she begins her PowerPoint, displaying her latest…
The 2021 Snider Lecture: It’s time to restore humanity’s relationship with the natural world
Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses the importance of healing our land through an Indigenous lens.
On October 4, Robin Wall Kimmerer presented her talk titled “Restoration and Reciprocity” at the annual University of Toronto Mississauga…
Indigenous influencers put a spotlight on culture
Social media has become the modern outlet of storytelling for creators like @Shinanova to share Indigenous traditions and issues.
Social media has evolved from a convenient place to share pictures with your friends into a vast resource of information….
Looking at the Canadian film scene through an Indigenous lens
Indigenous filmmakers incorporate the realities of their experience to share stories that need to be heard.
For a long time, white filmmakers and their stories dominated the Canadian film scene. However, as the industry evolves, a…
Green Grass, Running Water: A Compelling Conversation on Indigenous Issues in Canada
Humour is undoubtedly one of the best ways to grip an audience and drive a difficult message home. Cherokee author…
Observing oral tradition in Indigenous communities
While the art of storytelling to preserve and transmit culture may change, its significance remains the same.
The most common way of observing oral tradition in Indigenous communities is through the art of storytelling. Through oral tradition,…
Indigenous perspectives on health practices
Indigenous practices offer a different way of approaching health.
Indigenous medicine does not have one standard–just as there is not one Indigenous community. The Medium spoke to Kaitlin Rizarri,…
Weekly exercise series: Cycling
Cycling proven to improve students’ psychological and physical health.
It’s no secret that the first year of university is difficult and many struggle to acclimate to the added stress…