News in Review - December 2013 A Look Back at Law and Social Justice 2013
From a crack-smoking mayor to a mainstream federal leader willing to legalize marijuana, the year 2013 put Canada on the map when it comes to the issue of illegal drugs in modern society. In Quebec, a province often in the news for cultural reasons, a fresh controversy ignited over the issue of religion versus identity. In Toronto, videos from a ...
- 2013
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- Added on: 12/15/2013
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The National Aboriginal Children Used as Test Subjects
Newly surfaced documents shine a light on experiments that were conducted on hundreds of aboriginal individuals, most of them young children, during and following World War II. Residential schools were the testing grounds for government scientists to observe the effects of several products on the malnurished bodies of aboriginal children without their consent or even their knowing.
- 2013
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Metro Morning Aboriginal Education
Matt Galloway spoke with Martha Perry. She is the principal at St. Clement's School. The school has made it a priority to incorporate current aboriginal issues into their curriculum.
- 2013
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ReVision Quest Aboriginal People and the Police
What’s the real reason for police violence against Aboriginal men? ReVision Quest is back by popular demand. First Nations comic and host Darrell Dennis tackles assumptions about his aboriginal culture with humour and personality.
- 2009
- 00:26:52
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- Added on: 12/11/2013
CBC News Aboriginal Women's Panel Discussion Classroom Favourites
This video captures the CBC Vancouver Inspiration Series: Dream Makers, a June 2015 panel event that highlights successful aboriginal women and celebrates the unique experiences that have led them to become leaders in the community. The panel discussion featured four female leaders who shared their stories of how they overcame challenges to achieve success.
- 2015
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- Added on: 06/17/2015
Ideas Aboriginals and New Canadians: The Missing Conversation
The words "We are a Metis nation" open John Ralston Saul's recent book, A Fair Country. In the 2009 UBC-Laurier Institution Multiculturalism Lecture, he argues that aboriginal values have fundamentally shaped the character of Canadian society.
- 2009
- 00:54:00
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- Added on: 02/13/2014
News in Review - May 2009 Afghanistan and the Rights of Women
One of the goals of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan is to try to improve the rights of women. But that campaign was dealt a blow when the Afghan government unveiled some controversial legislation. The legislation would make many women financially and sexually subservient to their husbands. In this News in Review story we’ll examine why the Afghan government did what ...
- 2009
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- Added on: 05/15/2009
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Doc Zone Africa on the Move: A Dream of Millions (Part 1 of 4)
Now South Africa is the most powerful commercial centre on the continent and attracts eager investors from around the globe. In Soweto, meet a woman who began life sleeping with six siblings on one blanket, selling corn to black commuters. Today, Nancy Nxumalo is one of the most influential businesspeople in this energetic, storied township.
- 2010
- 00:42:53
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- Added on: 09/20/2013
Doc Zone Africa on the Move: A Woman's World (Part 4 of 4)
In Africa, as in so many other places, sports have traditionally been a man’s world. And until recently, women entered at the risk of being scorned or laughed at. But the amazing Sahar El-Hawary and her female soccer team are no joke. She is the first women’s referee in North Africa and also the first female member of the Egyptian ...
- 2010
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- Added on: 09/25/2013
The Current Ahmed Hussen: From Somali Refugee to Canada's Immigration Minister
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen fled on his own to Canada as a teenage refugee to escape civil war in his native country. The Current's Anna Maria Tremonti sits down with him to discuss his experiences as a refugee, immigration, Canada's relationship with the U.S. and other issues.
- 2017
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- Added on: 10/04/2017
