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We expect better, UVic — especially on Orange Shirt Day

We expect better, UVic — especially on Orange Shirt Day

by Sumbal Sabah | Dec 2, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions

Disappointed by the attempt at Orange Shirt Day in the quad Orange Shirt Day is an annual event intended to raise awareness about Canada’s history with residential schools. Photo by Mike Graeme, Senior Staff Writer. The origin of Orange Shirt Day is chronicled...
It doesn’t take much to say thank you, Victoria

It doesn’t take much to say thank you, Victoria

by Sumbal Sabah | Oct 21, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions

Image via victoriaharbourhistory.com Two separate school assignments brought me to Pallastsis Point on a Sunday afternoon early in this school year.  The landmark, also called Songhees Point, is one of seven known as the “Signs of Lekwungen” and sits across the...
What the absence of women in provincial politics means for Canada

What the absence of women in provincial politics means for Canada

by Sumbal Sabah | Sep 27, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions

The gender balance in political leadership still has a long way to go The Council of Federation, comprised of Canada’s 13 premiers, posted a picture on Twitter from one of their bi-annual meetings this summer. The picture is sparking debate about women...
Women of colour shouldn’t be pawns in your politics

Women of colour shouldn’t be pawns in your politics

by Sumbal Sabah | Aug 20, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions

How Elizabeth Warren should be proposing to protect Black mothers in the US government Stock photo by mdfriendofhillary United States Senator Elizabeth Warren is once again attempting to define her presidential platform through race, this time by targeting women of...
Why we need to pay attention, Jody Wilson-Raybould isn’t the only one

Why we need to pay attention, Jody Wilson-Raybould isn’t the only one

by Sumbal Sabah | Mar 24, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions

Photo accessed via Wikipedia Commons. The nebulous circumstances eclipsing former Justice Minister and Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould’s political and legal career has triggered polarizing opinions — many of which remain partisan and incomplete. Further, the...
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