“It’s not a metaphor”: Strawberries, forgiveness, and renewal
This year, June 21st marked the night of the “strawberry moon” - a full moon that glows smoky pink. To honour...
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Palestine
Nakba survivor and former PLO member recounts the history of Zionism
On Saturday, June 22, Ahmed Abu Shawish spoke at the student encampments at Western University. A Nakba survivor who served in...
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Colombia’s coal embargo on Israel is a model to follow
Editor's note: NB Power has long been a buyer of Colombian coal. The coal is burned at the Belledune Generating Station....
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Fredericton Pride parade led by Palestinian, Jewish groups went ahead despite setbacks
The Pride festival in Fredericton concluded recently with a parade led by Fredericton Palestine Solidarity and Independent Jewish Voices. It was...
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Why Palestinian voices cannot be silenced again
The list of Israel’s atrocities against the Palestinians grows longer every day. So far, Israel has killed about 38,000 people in...
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Snapshot of Nicaragua, after 35 years away
I am visiting Nicaragua, the Central American country where I lived 35 years ago. I wanted to revisit this country to...
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The Elders call for bold action by world leaders to end Israel’s unlawful occupation
The Elders today call on political leaders worldwide, and especially those with influence on Israel, to enforce the historic ruling by...
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In order for Canada to confront Israeli occupation, it must confront itself
Warning: This article contains disturbing details of sexual violence In a landmark decision on Friday, the International Court of Justice ruled...
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‘Never learn to stay silent about injustice’
Editor's note: Author, poet, educator and advocate El Jones was awarded an honorary degree from Acadia University on May 17, 2024....
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“Under the rubble of our dreams”: Vigil honours university students killed by Israeli forces, as Western University graduation ceremonies unfold
It is June 12th. Western University hosts graduation convocations. Families fill the halls. Names reverberate. Students traverse the stage; gowns billow,...
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