On a June evening in the parking lot of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the leader of Khalistan Tiger Force, was tragically shot dead by two masked assailants. The Sikh community in Canada and across international borders swiftly took to the streets in
In the one-person performance titled Made in Italy, playwright and performer Farren Timoteo delves into a semi-autobiographical narrative that explores the Italian immigrant experience in 1970s Alberta. Set in Jasper, the play delves into the challenges faced by a young Italian immigrant and his father, unravelling generational differences,
In an era dominated by social media, we confront a moral dilemma about the disclosure of our children's lives on the internet. It goes beyond mere potty training tales on Facebook. The digital footprint of a child now begins before birth, with parents posting ultrasound photos and due
Anita Chowdhury’s journey, from community gardening to academic and community engagement, eventually led her to become the Calgary Branch Coordinator at Mamas for Mamas. Through this role, she launched the Sustainable Nourishment Program, using her non-profit experience and art history degree to bridge art, education and sustainability for
Dr. Gideon Christian, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, has taken on the task of confronting racial bias in artificial intelligence (AI) facial recognition technology. His research has garnered attention and $50,000 in funding from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of
Organized by Arts Commons, ArtsXpeditions is an event series featuring free artistic performances at Olympic Plaza, showcasing local talent throughout the summer and into September. On Sept. 7, Chantal Chagnon & Dancers took the stage to tell their story through song and dance. The performance began with Chagnon, a talented
After securing $2.5 million in funding from PrairiesCan, the University of Calgary's Aerospace Innovation Hub (AIH) is set to transform Alberta's aerospace sector and position Calgary as a prominent global aerospace innovation hub. The AIH primarily aims to strengthen Alberta's aerospace sector by
What if the field was the only battleground players needed to conquer? This question resonates among athletes from a myriad of nations, a collective voice that has risen in protest, often directed at their own governing bodies. Their demand is simple yet profound: fairness in treatment, an echo of the
Dr. Harjeet Singh Grewal, the current teaching professor in Sikh Studies at the University of Calgary, sheds light on the program's establishment, evolution and aspirations for the future. Initially driven by students' desire for representation and comprehensive courses, the program has grown significantly over the years through
Every June, national Indigenous history month aims to promote authentic education on Canada's history with Indigenous peoples, foster meaningful dialogues and celebrate the diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The University of Calgary's Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST) recently hosted a webinar titled Indigenous