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UVic’s divestment shouldn’t come as a surprise
UVic’s divestment of $80 million from the Working Capital Fund was a welcome surprise for many. One year into their ten-year responsible investment policy, the board of governors announced a…
Queering the Pub
Pubs and bars are great places to meet and harbour communities. But for many in the LGBTQ+ community, some venues can feel intimidating and unwelcoming, or be outrightly so. Here…
Indigenous homelessness is more complex than the colonialist definition of homelessness
Hostile architecture in this city further complicates the issue I went for a walk later one evening in December, after the encampment structures were torn down and removed from Centennial…
On the myth of the untouched wilderness and recognizing Indigenous sovereignty
The myth of the untouched wilderness has always excluded and ostracized Indigenous peoples and our relationships to place. In order to uphold the values of sustainability, it is the responsibility…
Ashamed to be Métis
Born as a reaction to the climate of fear that many Métis families lived under, the Proud to be Métis movement aims to bring Métis people out of the woodwork…
My hopes for Indigenous rights and allyship in the year 2021
The years of 2019/2020 felt like a regression in Indigenous rights and sovereignty. That is not to say that As we move into the year 2021 of the Gregorian calendar,…
When it comes to COVID-19 guidelines, students are rightfully confused
For almost two months, B.C. has had tightened restrictions in place to control the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on social gatherings. On Jan. 7, these restrictions were extended…
Letter from the Editor: The Martlet’s 2020, and goals for 2021
But it's not just the Christmas parties that I'm nostalgic for. Countless campus events have been forced to cancel this year, and our staff has agreed that 2020 felt incredibly…Our Digital Print Issue
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