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How Past Racism Against Indigenous Peoples Is Still Relevent
Indigenous Peoples have always been subjected to unjust oppression by our elected leaders in government; this is something that the people of Canada have voted for. Although Indigenous Peoples are the rightful owners of the land we live on in many parts of Canada, including but not limited to the Parliament buildings in Ottawa, nearly…
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Syrian Refugees in Canada
The civil war that raged through Syria has created one of the worst humanitarian crises in history. Although a lack of official documents and language problems sometimes hinder refugees, many programs are available which help refugees to integrate into Canadian society more smoothly.
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Speaking Out Against Gender-Based Discrimination in Pakistan
When it comes to gender discrimination girls always face hurdles even in a normal aspect of life whether small activities of daily life or education. When we talk about education it is necessary for every single person whether a girl or a boy because a country’s prosperity and success is based upon both genders.
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The Effect of COVID-19 on Children’s Health Leading to Increased Rates of Mortality
The pandemic has done more harm to everyone both old and young. But is nothing compares to how it has made children the biggest victims of circumstance.
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A Review of Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger
There’s a certain characteristic quirk that one must possess to have a deep desire for travel and adventure through incredibly lonesome and dangerous wastelands like a desert. There’s an even more curious quirk that compels a person to actually go through with the idea.
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Human Rights Violations in China Against the Uyghur Muslims
For many years, China has been carrying out a cultural genocide. Describing exactly what this constitutes is hard as it is not the mass killing of people but an extermination of their ideas and beliefs. In the Uyghur camps, detainees are bombarded with language and traditions of the country’s majority, namely the Han Chinese. This…
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Is Reading a Luxury or a Right that Everyone Must Have Access to?
Literacy overall has been completely redefined particularly because of the modernization and globalization, however existent are the same problems underdeveloped countries will have to tackle altogether.
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A Review of “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini
“Learn this now and learn this well, my daughter: Like a compass needle that points north, a man’s accusing finger always finds a woman. (1.1.26)”
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My Experience as a Student in the Canadian Education System
According to EduCanada, Canada is ranked #1 of the best quality of life. One of the reasons Canada is ranked so high is it’s education. School environments are typically safe and welcoming. In fact, Canada has one of the lowest tuition fees among English speaking countries. (EduCanada).
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Is Canada As Literate As It Seems?
When you think of Canada, what comes to your mind? Whether it’s students in classrooms, people hustling to work, or wealthy families, they all point to one fact: Canada has a high percentage of literate, well-educated, and successful people.
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