Writer Tunde Asaju discusses why the abduction of over 300 female students from their school in Jangebe, Zamfara State connects to Canadian politics and the moral courage of public office.
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Mega Gift to Boost Education In Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Simon Fraser University (SFU) gets $34.1 million from global financial guru, the largest gift of its kind ever given to a Canadian university.
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Online Schooling Has Silver Lining for some Immigrant Parents
Online schooling has tested immigrant families in many ways, but some parents say they have gained peace of mind, knowing what their children are learning.
View More Online Schooling Has Silver Lining for some Immigrant ParentsChallenges of Motherhood for an International Student
I was standing in front of the school’s office and Melody, my daughter, was right beside me. All the children were passing by happily with their parents. The principal gave me the registration forms and…
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National Aboriginal Day Reminds Canadians of Need for Reconciliation
National Aboriginal Day celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 21. The nation-wide day of celebration is culturally significant as a time when Aboriginal groups celebrate their heritage as well as the summer solstice. “For Canadians, National…
View More National Aboriginal Day Reminds Canadians of Need for ReconciliationImmigrant Youth Struggle to ‘Fit In’ at School
Diana Nayel immigrated to Toronto from Sweden with her sister in June 2012, leaving behind all things familiar. She started her first day of Grade 5 at Toronto’s Westway Junior School in the city’s west…
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Silencing Opposition to New Sex-Ed Curriculum
It is surprising that the Ontario government has launched an advertising campaign about the controversial sexual-education curriculum, instead of engaging parents more directly and responding to their concerns. Queen’s Park is using electronic and print media and…
View More Silencing Opposition to New Sex-Ed CurriculumDespite Discrimination, Arab-Muslim Youth Still Achieve Success in Quebec Schools
Recently, four teenagers allegedly left Quebec to join extremist groups in Syria. Their departure prompts concerns about whether we are doing an adequate job of integrating children of immigrant families. Do some youth become radicalized…
View More Despite Discrimination, Arab-Muslim Youth Still Achieve Success in Quebec SchoolsSing Your Way to Punjabi
Preet Sandhu Dhillon has taken what kids and babies naturally do and made it a teaching tool. “Singing to babies and children comes naturally. We all do it. Children also love music and it’s a…
View More Sing Your Way to PunjabiNewcomer Parents Face Challenges Navigating School System
Not long after I landed in Canada from Chile in 2010, I met a young man through some mutual friends. He was a high school dropout, and his reasons were pretty simple: he wasn’t a…
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