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Miywasin Moment: Brides in braids: Indigenous wedding traditions, Part 2
By JoLynn Parenteau on June 15th, 2022
This week’s Miywasin Moment concludes a series exploring traditional Indigenous wedding elements from across Turtle Island (Native North America). Native American wedding attire A Pueblo bride’s dress was a cotton garment tied above the right shoulder, belted at the waist. A Navajo bride’s dress was woven with symbolic colours: white for the east, blue for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The booze embargo
By SALLY SEHN on June 13th, 2022
Well over 100 years ago, the Diamond Liquor Co. was a thriving business on North Railway Street. The Diamond was a popular and successful company which carried a vast selection of spirits including Canadian and imported liquors, French wine, cognac and champagne, ales, and beer, and at Christmas time, Guinness stout imported from Ireland. Fueled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Quebec set to assist Alzheimer’s patients
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on June 10th, 2022
How ironic that Quebec, the most Roman Catholic province in Canada, is proposing progressive legislation for Alzheimer’s patients. It’s time for other Canadian provinces and American states to show similar humanity. Quebec’s Health Minister, Christian Dube, has tabled Bill 38 that would allow patients with severe Alzheimer’s disease to receive an assisted death by allowing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Live like this night may be your last
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on June 10th, 2022
I remember a few years ago when a co-worker asked, “Do you know what I love about you?” My reply was, “No but tell me quickly for things like that are always nice to know.” She said, “You live every day as though you might die tonight.” With a smile I replied “Well, I might.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Magic science… or is it?
By PATTY ROOKS on June 10th, 2022
Well, I need to be honest with all of my loyal readers this week…. I am a little bit stressed, BUT also REALLY excited! In case you have not heard, our 30th anniversary celebration is fast approaching. On June 18, we will be at the Stampede Grounds, Carriage House showcasing many of our exciting experiments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Brides in braids – Indigenous wedding traditions, Part 1
By JoLynn Parenteau on June 8th, 2022
June is National Indigenous History Month, recognizing the rich diversity, heritage and history of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Northern Turtle Island (Canada). June also commonly observes the start of wedding season. As a newlywed myself, this two-part series of the Miywasin Moment explores Indigenous wedding traditions across Turtle Island and how I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: What do we know about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on June 7th, 2022
Like many of you, I am curious to know what kind of protection am I getting after third and fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Is it necessary to have third and fourth dose? What is meant by “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19? How many vaccine doses do we need to remain protected against COVID-19? As you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Patience and timing
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on June 4th, 2022
As a child I remember people talking about how you had to have the crop in the ground by May 10, but bedding plants weren’t put out until the Victoria Day long weekend. I am trying to keep these things in mind as I yearn for spring. It seems to be very slow in coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Rain, rain come again!
By PATTY ROOKS on June 4th, 2022
Well, it sure does not look like we are going to get some much needed rain anytime soon… I have resorted to making my own! Hopefully once we learn a bit more about the water cycle, we will understand why it is not raining?? Let’s get started! Remember to ask an adult before doing this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Can AI help fight cancer?
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on June 3rd, 2022
The short answer is yes – cancer and other health problems too. Artificial Intelligence is a game-changer. Not only can this rapidly advancing technology improve the speed and accuracy of disease diagnosis and treatment, it has enormous potential to predict health problems, allowing for more effective prevention programs that target at-risk populations. Take, for example, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: The written word
By TOM HUILT on June 3rd, 2022
person taps a text message on their phone. An office worker types an email. The familiar clicking and clacking is the sound of the modern “written” word, but for many centuries it was the scratch of a nib on paper. Time and technology may change, but the importance of the written word does not. The ... Read More »
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