Israel and the Palestinians are in a deadlock situation, where Israel demands an end to Palestinian terrorism, while the Palestinians demand an end to the Israeli occupation
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No Apology For Heroism: Linda Sarsour
The Social Planning Council of Winnipeg (SPCW) evolved into an organization dedicated to equity, social justice and change. SPCW marked its centenary with “Sorry Not…
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Diversifying Canada’s Literature
Language barriers, migration trauma, cultural discrepancies and family responsibilities; women authors of diaspora are defying the odds, breaking through different obstacles to have their voices heard.
View More Diversifying Canada’s LiteratureTrump Dims the Lights in Jerusalem
President Donald Trump announced on December 6 that the US would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel unilaterally, triggering global protests and rejection of…
View More Trump Dims the Lights in JerusalemWe are All Immigrants
“Immigrants get the job done!” These were the strong words of Lin Manuel-Miranda at the recent University of Pennsylvania commencement ceremony. (I was there to…
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No Avoiding Bias When Covering Gaza: Blumenthal
Journalists can pay a high price with their reputations for reporting on the polarizing, decades-old Israel-Gaza conflict. That was the message journalist and author Max…
View More No Avoiding Bias When Covering Gaza: BlumenthalOverhaul Black History Month, Community Says
In this week’s round-up of what’s been making headlines in Canada’s ethnic media: the Black community reflects on the shortcomings of Black History Month; groups…
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Dion: Canada Will Lift Sanctions on Iran
Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion told the House of Commons Tuesday that Canada will follow calls from the United Nations to reverse its unilateral sanctions…
View More Dion: Canada Will Lift Sanctions on IranOur Huge Cultural Blindspot
Donald Trump is the bogeyman. I get it. He’s also the Grinch, Darth Vader and Hitler. In fact, he was once on an episode of…
View More Our Huge Cultural BlindspotConflicts Not About Religion, But Perception: Tariq Ramadan
Swiss-born Muslim academic and author Tariq Ramadan told an Ottawa audience that governments and the public should recognize the equal dignity of all human beings,…
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