La 37e Nuit sur l’étang, une nuit de grandes émotions !
La 37e Nuit sur l’étang a eu lieu à guichet fermé, le samedi 27 mars 2010 à l’Auditorium Fraser pour célébrer le 50e anniversaire de l’Université Laurentienne, là où La Nuit est née. Ce fut un concert historique, apprécié et couronné de grands succès !
Le retour sur scène du [...]
A career in social work from a First Nation perspective
The School of Native Human Services offers an Honours Bachelor of Social Work. In the Ojibwe language, this qualification is called Nishnaabe Kinoomaadwin Naadmaadwin, meaning: the teaching or sharing of the aboriginal perspective in social work practice.
This Native social work degree is the first of its kind in the Sudbury area and is available on [...]
Engaging with R
“At least he’s reading something.”
That’s what my friend Emily says every time she sees a teenager with one of those Twilight books. And every time, I cringe.
I get Em’s logic – I do. We hear so much about the growing electronic culture, along with declining literacy, so it’s natural for Em to grasp at straws.
But [...]
Nostalgic for N
I went out for dinner with my ex-boyfriend, N, the other night.
It’s a bi-monthly ritual. We get together at Paupers, drink disgraceful amounts of alcohol and catch each other up on our latest romantic fiascos.
He’s a musician, so his are always more dramatic and song-worthy.
Now, I take a great deal of pleasure in these evenings. [...]
Muchacho! Dominic’s story.
Can you imagine listening to everyday conversation and not understanding a word of it? Many of us have experienced this while on holiday, but what if it was the norm? One year ago, Dominic Lefebvre faced exactly that challenge.
Lefebvre was born in Montreal, but soon after, his mother took her newborn son to The Dominican [...]
Changing mindsets to keep Sudbury’s youth
Many of Sudbury’s educated young adults have a strong desire to stay in, or return to, the city. Many appreciate the city’s beauty and potential, yet sometimes, the prospect of finding better career opportunities causes them to leave the region. Still, the lakes, trail systems, sporting activities, and family life remain among Sudbury’s top draws. Recently, Bruce Mau, a Sudbury-born designer, described strategies for reimaging and redesigning [...]
Participating in sport to ‘fit in’ Sudbury
Imagine arriving in a new country; you have few friends and are surrounded by unfamiliar languages. This experience is likely shared among a growing number of international students, who are coming to Sudbury to study at Laurentian University, Cambrian College, and Collège Boréal. And in Canada, more than 83,000 students come from approximately 200 regions worldwide.
The transition to a new country is challenging, however becoming [...]
