University of Ottawa

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A year ago, Mesri wanted to surprise her mom with an appointment with a Canadian henna artist but found the prices too steep. In that moment, she decided to start her own henna business. She had two goals: to be more affordable for people and to be an ethical business owner.

a mask dispenser sits on the U of O's campus

If fall 2024 welcomes most with pumpkin-patches and midterm exams, it reminds disabled and immunocompromised students that their education, community, and overall care are conditional. They are reminded, time and again, that some “allies” are ready to drop them when allyship becomes a chore.

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