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Feb 25, 20232 min read

EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITIES OF AFRO-INDIGENOUS IDENTITY: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY

Afro-Indigenous identity is a unique and complex blend of African and Indigenous heritage that represents the blending of cultures and...

UGTS’ contribution to decolonization and efforts to overcome addiction problems in our community

Domoina Ranjatoelina

Dec 13, 20223 min read

UGTS’ contribution to decolonization and efforts to overcome addiction problems in our community

This month of December’s theme is about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at Unique Get Together Society (UGTS). With the pressing...

Domoina Ranjatoelina

Oct 4, 20222 min read

Medical system disparities in Canada

Presentation of the Canadian medical system Canada is often ranked among the most liveable and stable economies in the world. According...

“Third-world conditions exist down here.” Inside the Crisis on East Hastings

roda879

Sep 27, 20223 min read

“Third-world conditions exist down here.” Inside the Crisis on East Hastings

An online survey of a sample of 800 B.C. occupants found significant disappointment with all degrees of government with regards to...

Learn about the Sikh Community in Canada

Preksha Goenka

Jul 22, 20224 min read

Learn about the Sikh Community in Canada

Sikhism Sikhism is the fifth-largest world religion with an estimated 27 million followers worldwide. It arose in the 15th century in the...

Summer 2022's events are celebrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Domoina Ranjatoelina

Jul 6, 20225 min read

Summer 2022's events are celebrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The month of June 2022 was filled with tons of events and celebrations, including (but not limited to) the Indigenous and Pride...

Financial Literacy in the Black Community

Rachel Christian

Jun 17, 202211 min read

Financial Literacy in the Black Community

Closing the Wealth Gap African Americans have struggled for decades to build wealth in America. Historical injustices — including...

May 19, 20223 min read

How to Heal Your Inner Child - Childhood Trauma

You cannot change yesterday but you can change tomorrow. When it comes to childhood trauma the first thing you need to understand is that...

May 16, 20222 min read

It's that time of year again !

Dear UGTS fans, We are thrilled to announce to you that the official countdown has now started for our “Walk for Trauma 2022”! Yassss,...

Jayden Walsh

Jan 14, 20222 min read

A Pivotal Time - Sleep for Teens.

Sleep is pivotal to ensuring teenagers emotional and physical well-being. More than half of all teenagers in Canada aren’t getting the...

How Does Outreach & Intervention Help The Homeless?

William Hickmott

Nov 12, 20212 min read

How Does Outreach & Intervention Help The Homeless?

How intensive outreach and intervention has helped homeless young adult Canadians experiencing first episode psychosis and substance use...

William Hickmott

Nov 10, 20212 min read

The Wellbeing of Young Immigrants

The Wellbeing of Young Immigrants in Canada by William Hickmott RMIT University x UGTS It has been well documented through multiple...

Oct 5, 20211 min read

A Dreamcatcher Workshop

Thursday, September 30th, 2021 marked the first National day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here are UGTS, we wanted to #honourtheday by...

Food Insecurity in Indigenous Communities

Shanzey Imran

Jul 19, 20211 min read

Food Insecurity in Indigenous Communities

Staggering statistics in the Indigenous Communities in Canada.

Kelsey McGregor

Jul 7, 20213 min read

Invisibly Disabled

By Kelsey McGregor When you look at me, you wouldn’t guess that I have a disability. To the professional – you might be able to guess...

Bella Abraham

Jun 16, 20212 min read

National Indigenous History Month

By Bella Abraham As we recognize it being National Indigenous History and Pride Month, we want to honour someone that represents both...

MIALOPTE

Apr 22, 20219 min read

A Great Deal of Systemic Racism

By MIALOPTE Disclaimer This blog is exclusively done as a practicum requirement. Any information, views, and opinions that may be covered...

Graham Green

Apr 22, 20219 min read

BLACK LIVES MATTER

by Graham Green Introduction In previous sections of this blog, I talked about the History of slavery in Canada. Today, even though...

Racism and Discrimination against Chinese Canadians during COVID-19

Graham Green

Apr 21, 20216 min read

Racism and Discrimination against Chinese Canadians during COVID-19

By Graham Green With the COVID-19 Pandemic still ravaging Canada and the wider world, it’s sad to see the racist and discriminatory...

Monika Sidhu

Apr 15, 20219 min read

Reservation in Indian education

by Monika Sidhu There is no doubt that people of many countries face inequalities in various aspects of their life such as education,...

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