To tackle racism within the education system, experts say teachers need to be able to analyze the effect colonization has had on their own identities, Daniela Cohen reports.
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Daniela Cohen
Assistant Editor (special projects) - Daniela Cohen is a freelance journalist and writer of South African origin currently based in Vancouver, B.C. Her work has been published in the Canadian Immigrant, The/La Source Newspaper, the African blog, and ZEKE magazine, and is upcoming in Living Hyphen. Daniela is an NCM-CAJ Collective member whose particular areas of interest are migration, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. She is also the co-founder of Identity Pages, a youth writing mentorship program.
Fellow Afghans crucial to new refugee resettlement, advocates say
Advocates say if the Afghan community itself is involved in resettling Afghan refugees it will help foster trust and relationships, which is crucial to helping refugees navigate a new system.
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Multiculturalism in practice remains barrier to full youth integration
Canada may be a symbol of successful multiculturalism around the world, but in practice, racialized youth say the policy has not created the equal-chance opportunities for immigrants it purports to. NCM’s Daniela Cohen reports.
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Government inefficiencies leave vulnerable Afghan refugees behind
While the government has promised to increase the number of Afghan refugees escaping Taliban rule, critics are finding that lack of communication between the government and refugees are leaving many stuck in third countries.
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Cultural diversity constrained by English curricula
Schools’ and universities’ curricula might be intercultural, but the fact everything is taught in one language only — English — limits inclusivity. NCM’s Daniela Cohen reports on the second day of the Metropolis @50 conference.
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Using data to integrate anti-racism in the settlement sector
Experts are calling on the settlement sector to address the blind spots that exist in areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. NCM’s Daniela Cohen reports on Metropolis Canada’s @50: Diversity, Inclusion and Eliminating Racism conference.
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Artist Builds Bridges for Reconciliation through ‘Every Child Matters’ Dolls
For this year’s National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, NCM reporter Daniela Cohen looks into how a local artist is using her skills to raise awareness and funds towards reconciliation.
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B’nai Brith Debate Highlights Rising Anti-Semitism and Conflicted Relationship with Israel
“Liberation for some is liberation for none.” NCM reporter Daniela Cohen recaps Monday’s B’nai Brith election debate in Winnipeg South Centre.
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Efforts to Resettle Afghan Refugees in Canada Requires a Revamp
As Canada’s settlement sector begins coordinating comprehensive services for Afghan refugees, advocates urge the Canadian government to revise their resettlement programs to better meet the needs of Afghans left in precarious situations.
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‘Human Rights Defender’ Definition Needs to be More Inclusive: Advocates
A new government program is extending permanent residence to human rights defenders, but while advocates welcome the move, they say more flexibility needs to be offered to best meet the needs of those most at risk.
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