reconciliation
Adopting new research methodologies in the context of reconciliation
March 23, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Dr. Adam Murry is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on Indigenous employment, substance use, and mental health, among other topics. SFU psychology recently hosted the “Psychological Research in the Context of Reconciliation” event where Murry discussed why psychology research needs to progress in the “context of reconciliation.” Murry said at the beginning of the seminar: “I didn’t ever mean to get into research. It wasn’t even my plan to get educated.” However, after immersing himself in schooling, he was on a “quest for information.” Throughout his schooling…
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SFU should make Indigenous language courses free for students
February 16, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of residential schools and colonialism. Language inspires connection. Being able to communicate in the language of your culture fosters meaningful engagement within and outside of your community. In high school, students in…
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Dr. Andrea Reid discusses Indigenous fisheries approaches
January 25, 2023By: C Icart, Staff Writer Dr. Andrea Reid launched and has been leading the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries at the University of British Columbia for the past two years. She took time to have a virtual conversation with the Georgia…
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We don’t need a day to commemorate Sir John A. Macdonald
January 17, 2023By: C Icart, Staff Writer Content warning: Mentions of racism, colonialism, and violence against Indigenous peoples “The executions of the Indians . . . ought to convince the Red Man that the White Man governs,” — Sir John A. Macdonald…
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SFSS Council discusses donations to Indigenous Residential School Survivors Society
November 24, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer In September, Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) vice-president external relations and community affairs, Eshana Baran, put forward a motion at a Council meeting to approve an annual SFSS donation of $10,000 to the Indian…
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Council receives presentation on Iranian solidarity
November 2, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer Editor’s Note: The article was updated on November 3, 2022 to reflect the correct full names and titles of Peter Hance and Ayooluwa Adigun. Open letter calls for increased support with Iranian community Narges Abedzadeh…
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Vancouver city council candidates discuss equity concerns
October 10, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer On September 26, SFU Public Square and the department of gender, sexuality and women’s studies hosted a forum for Vancouver city council candidates to discuss issues of equity in the city. The event was…
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The Multicultural Myth: We need to stop celebrating Canada Day
July 7, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer Content warning: anti-Indigenous violence and discrimination, residential schools Canada Day is a celebration of national pride. From endless hiking trails, to universal(-ish) healthcare and Tim Horton’s, many Canadians get to celebrate their quality of life. However,…
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Renaming and reconciliation
March 8, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Content warning: colonialism, Indian Act, intergenerational trauma, ongoing harm The “Gassy Jack” statue, from which Gastown draws its name, has been pulled down. Unlike the statue, however, colonialism still stands. This is evident in the names…
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Environmental imperialism: invasive species
February 11, 2022By Luke Faulks, Staff Writer While BC has made some important steps on Indigenous reconciliation, the process has been slow. BC’s apparent reticence to pursue reconciliation becomes more galling once one realizes there’s a piece missing from the conversation: environmental…
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