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...
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Domoina Ranjatoelina
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Domoina Ranjatoelina
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Roda Warsame
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
“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...
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Preksha Goenka
- Jul 22, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Domoina Ranjatoelina
- Jul 6, 2022
- 5 min
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...
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Rachel Christian
- Jun 17, 2022
- 11 min
Financial Literacy in the Black Community
Closing the Wealth Gap African Americans have struggled for decades to build wealth in America. Historical injustices — including...
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- May 19, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
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,...
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Jayden Walsh
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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William Hickmott
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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William Hickmott
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
A Dreamcatcher Workshop
Thursday, September 30th, 2021 marked the first National day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here are UGTS, we wanted to #honourtheday by...
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Shanzey Imran
- Jul 19, 2021
- 1 min
Food Insecurity in Indigenous Communities
Staggering statistics in the Indigenous Communities in Canada.
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Kelsey McGregor
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Bella Abraham
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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MIALOPTE
- Apr 22, 2021