Being in the middle of a pandemic with online classes and a virtual convocation was not the way I expected my undergraduate experience to end. This past year has been exhausting and isolating for everyone, and I think it’s important…
Author: Rachel
Creating Digital Effervescence (in a less effervescent world)
The pandemic has hit many communities hard over the past year. Essential workers and vulnerable populations have specifically felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While physical health and wellbeing is of primary importance, the mental and emotional toll the…
Attending Town Hall: Muslims in Politics
For Muslim students envisioning a career after university, making connections through community building is valuable in this process. The Muslim town halls, which are reoccurring events in collaboration with Muslim student groups and the Multi-Faith Centre, are designed with the…
Understanding Genocide: Canada’s Response to the Uyghur Crisis
Canada’s lack-lustre response to the Uyghur genocide has received criticism across the country over the past several weeks. This specifically follows the Cabinet’s decision to abstain from a vote in Parliament which would recognize the systemic violence against China’s Uyghur…
“Healing our Relationships” with Sheila Watt Cloutier
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Multi-Faith Centre, Hart House Global Commons, Indigenous Initiatives, Emmanuel College and Victoria College collaborated to host the event, “The Arctic Spirit: Healing our Relationships”. The discussion featured Sheila Watt Cloutier, whose work in…
Attending Harvard Divinity School’s Event “Making Meaning in 2021 at the Crossroads of Business and Capitalism, Ethics, Faith, and Justice”
My knowledge of anything business-related is lacking to say the least, but in the hopes that I would be able to follow along with the panelists, I decided to watch Harvard Divinity School’s Event, “Making Meaning in 2021 at the…
Social Justice Music Workshop: “Reclaiming our Voice Through Throat Singing”
The University of Toronto Spirit Singers is an open choir at U of T that hosts Social Justice Music Workshops, which are drop-in sessions that are held on Monday evenings. The group welcomes members from all faith-based backgrounds including non-spiritual…
What Makes You Happy?
In the middle of reading week, I found myself feeling more sad and isolated than usual. Although I was relieved to get a break from lectures, I quickly felt bored and restless with less to do to fill my days.…
A Discussion on Hate: Learning about Hate Crimes in Canada
Right-wing extremism in Canada is often overlooked for several reasons. Firstly, white supremacy in the United States tends to take centre stage in mainstream media. Secondly, Canada’s reputation as a peaceful, friendly nation often conceals the dark reality that hate…
Attending the “Jews of India and Indian Jews Today” Event!
India is known for its religiously diverse population. Yet, the small Jewish community in India is often forgotten or ignored due to the country’s large population of over a billion people. Regardless, Jewish people have resided in India for approximately…