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WEBUCalgary launches campus-wide survey to shape its first-ever EDIA strategy. By Vama Saini, Oct. 1 2024—. The University of Calgary aims to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) by launching a comprehensive campus-wide survey. This initiative, is led by the Presidential Task Force on EDIA (PTF-EDIA), aims to gather ….
Album Review: 0.1 flaws and all by wave to earth - The Gauntlet
WEBMay 17, 2023 · This new release, called 0.1 flaws and all., adapts to an environment that is magical yet passionate. It captures an overall essence of there being “flaws and everything else” in your everyday perceptions. Whether you are going through a breakup, a tough semester or even all of the above, this album provides the ultimate form of comfort to ...
The lack of clean drinking water in Indigenous communities
WEBDec 4, 2021 · A “do not drink water” notice is enacted when a potential risk is detected with water consumption that cannot be adequately addressed by boiling alone. These instances are not uncommon for the many Indigenous communities that continue to suffer from a lack of access to clean water. Most recently, a Calgary protest against the Coastal ...
“Hidden in plain sight”: Human trafficking in Calgary
WEBBy Nikayla Goddard, March 27 2020 —. Human trafficking is a topic rarely talked about in urban Alberta, but it’s a problem that is everywhere and often hidden in plain sight. While trafficking is typically associated with developing countries and dramatized movies, in talking with three different experts, that’s certainly not the case.
Features Archives - The Gauntlet
WEBThe Gauntlet often publishes longer, more in-depth pieces for our “Features” section. These allow us to highlight campus happenings, people or research or to take a deeper dive into news stories that matter to our campus community. Photo credit Pixabay // Pexels.
Visuals Archives - The Gauntlet
WEBFleur de Villes shows off their country-themed flower show at the Calgary Stampede. By Ansharah Shakil, July 22, 2024—. At this year’s Calgary Stampede, Canadian flower show Fleur de Villes presented the worldwide premiere of their new country-themed show. Fleur de Villes COUNTRY included twenty-two floral mannequins modelled after country ...
A weekend of fandom: The 2024 Calgary Expo is here
WEBApr 24, 2024 · By Ramiro Bustamante Torres, April 24 2024—. Comic books, movies, TV shows, anime, video games and so much more for fans are returning to town with the Calgary Expo on Apr. 25–28 at Stampede Park. This is one of the largest events in the city with people coming from all over to what unites them all: fandom.
The history of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and Rangeland Derby
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Additionally, the chuckwagon races were first held as a spectator sport at the 1923 Calgary Stampede. Now known as the Rangeland Derby, it combined with the other rodeo events which helped create the Calgary Stampede Rodeo as one of the premier events in the professional rodeo season. But what exactly are these events and how do these athletes ...
Dancing to heal: Understanding Indigenous cultural gatherings …
WEBJun 28, 2022 · A lot of our dances were for ceremonial healing.”. This includes issues of reconciliation — dance, here, serves as a means to reconnect to one’s roots and to heal the trauma incurred by systemic oppression. Prophesied as an end to colonial expansion, Eagletail explained that “the Ghost Dance was banished by the governments.
SAIT adopts letter grade, credit, or withdrawal option
WEBApr 23, 2020 · SAIT’s decision was released on April 16, following efforts made by the SAIT Students’ Association (SAITSA) to advocate for the choice. In addition to granting SAIT students the option of accepting letter grades or taking a credit, SAIT has provided a third option at the recommendation of SAITSA — withdrawing from the course.