Reading Time: 2 minutesThe group, whose mission is focused on empowering women of colour and Canadian newcomers, provides skill workshops and leadership training to foster personal and professional success.
Arts
Reading Time: 2 minutesUniversity of Ottawa alumna Chuqiao Yang won the prestigious bpNichol Chapbook Award for her work Reunions in the Year of the Sheep, which deals with questions of Chinese-Canadian identity.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe collection of essays focuses on children’s literature, a major discipline in literature studies, and the places that authors create for their stories.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnother round of poems from the campus-based small press’ latest anthology, Currents.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA selection of poems from the campus-based small press’ latest anthology, Currents.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“It’s a good opportunity to get your work out there and it’s really hard, especially when you’re an undergrad, people don’t know how to get themselves published—we actually have a place at the university that offers people that and nobody knows about it.”—Hayley Munro, OAR editorial assistant.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Come and see me, let’s talk about writing,” is how Birdsell summarizes her job as writer-in-residence.
Reading Time: 3 minutesKid A is definitely one of those albums you won’t be able to fully appreciate until you’ve listened to its whole roughly 50-minute runtime from start to finish.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe impetus for the Pinoys on Parliament conference comes from the fact that, though Canada’s Filipino population is one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in Canada, there is a lack of representation in politics and many other fields.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe cafe was his safe haven.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAlthough improv is, well, improvisational, there’s a lot of work that goes into preparing for a show. Campbell described it as tools to keep in your back pocket—knowledge of how stories progress, different genres and styles to perform, and other tricks and tools learned from plenty of practice.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“And, in fact, (Netflix is) providing a fair amount of Canadian content so that would suggest that there are many Canadians who want to see some Canadian content when they watch video and a streaming service would do well to ensure that it’s there.”—Michael Geist, U of O professor of common law and Canadian Research Chair in Internet and eCommerce Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Beading is a medicine, it has the ability to change lives on so many levels, and it’s a much more tangible medicine to use. This an actual hands-on medicine that you can see working.”—Ashley-Rose Machendagoos, owner and founder of Zhawenim Designs.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNeed some ideas for a nice Netflix and chill night for your upcoming Valentine’s Day plans or any ol’ date night with your S/O? Well we’ve got you covered, with this variety of films to choose from—perfect for cuddling or to set the mood for more.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Specifically, I was thinking: what is the response in a time when climate change is radically altering the climate and the landscape.”—Jesse Stewart, artist.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“That’s something that I really appreciate about the Ottawa art scene—you have more freedom because there is no trend, because there is no pride in just being here, you just have to make work.”—Jinny Yu, associate professor of painting at the University of Ottawa
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor something a little price-friendly, scan a drug store, as almost any moisturizer works.
Reading Time: 2 minutesConcannon hopes that Ottawa’s first Pop-Up Gaeltacht will provide an opportunity for Ottawa’s Irish enthusiasts to “brush off their cúpla focal” (couple of words) and use the language.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Our team was trying to think of unique ideas for Escape Rooms that we hadn’t seen before—(and) we thought escaping from detention was a creative concept that fit perfectly with our location at the University of Ottawa.”—Kaitlyn Rourke, one of the event’s organizers and a fourth-year biomedical science student.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s important to remember that, even if there is a cutting-edge Netflix series premiering in the near-future, books still have an important role to play in raising questions—and engaging minds.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“When they performed the pieces in the camp, that was probably the highlight of the day or the week—(it is) when they were able to escape the reality (of the Holocaust).”—Ulrike Anton, the flautist at the concert.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the handiwork of Wes Anderson, one should not miss this adventure comedy animation. If you appreciate cinematic and visually stunning landscapes, and—just as importantly—if you like canines and their mischievous behaviour, then this movie is for you.
Reading Time: 2 minutesShad is one of the most charismatic and talented rappers working today, and The Old Prince is filled to the brim with entertaining and thought-provoking hip-hop.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Anyone and everyone is welcome to join our club. Our team works to match members with the organizations that best fit their musical ability, schedule, and interests.”—Gurvir Singh Rai, club president.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“It’s generative, it’s creative, and it’s been embellamative of the kinds of activism that QTBIPOC has been doing in this city, this province, and this country.”—Syrus Marcus Ware, one of the books’ editors.
