A discussion with Traditional Teacher Lee Maracle and various voices of Indigenous Education Week 2017 on the “calls to action” in the UofT Truth and Reconciliation Steering Committee’s final report
The recent actions of President Trump are not only a violation human rights but are also against the 1951 UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, and the 1967 UN Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees. Canada is a party to both of these international laws. Thus, ss Canadians, we must do our
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On the world stage Read More »
TCDS’ Polaroid Stories showed from November 23rd to November 26th at the George Ignatieff Theatre. It was written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by Melissa Anne Fearon. Promoted as an adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Polaroid Stories replaces Ovid’s mythological world with the harsh world of street youth. Sex workers, drug dealers, and the homeless each
The Strand reviews TCDS presents Polaroid Stories Read More »
On December 2nd, VUSAC Finance Chair Nicole* resigned from their position. Co-Presidents Rahul Christofferson and Stuart Norton considered the termination of Nicole due to the neglect of fiduciary responsibilities. Nicole posted a Facebook status catalyzing the recent discussion around mental health and trans representation around campus. A post by VUSAC that stated the reasoning behind
VUSAC Finance Chair resigns Read More »
Our photo editor (and part-time banker) Rosa Kumar offers a short lesson in financial terminology, and the function of various financial products and programs.
A crash course in financial acronyms Read More »
The Strand’s Fall magazine explored the theme of “Bonds”—an idea that opens conversation to the complexities of the diverse relationships and experiences vital to human existence. Through the bonds we forge and their lasting impression, whether negative or positive, we learn more about ourselves and the world in which we live. The magazine included discussion
The Strand’s fall magazine launch party is a success! Read More »
Why I only spend time at Vic if I’m in a good mood Hi. It’s me, an average Vic student. I have a great group of friends, love my classes, and do most of my readings (sometimes). I don’t sleep during exam season, I procrastinate on papers, and I’m trying my best to navigate
The first step to fixing something is acknowledging it Read More »
Upon entering my first year at UofT, I believed in myself. You made it. A clean slate. An overwhelming yet endless amount of opportunities. The world is in the palm of your hands. Take what is yours, and enjoy the ride. I thought that I would accomplish many things, be successful in anything and everything
What you should have known going into first year Read More »
Toronto is both diverse and compartmentalized, and can be seen as many places in one, with each pocket of the city creating its own rhythm and theme.
Toronto: The many stop shop Read More »
