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Supports for First Nation Students: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)

October 3rd, 2022; By Erin Kelly

Are you a First Nation student K-12 living in Calgary? The Calgary Board of Education recognizes traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the […]


Temporary versus Permanent Disabilities

October 2nd, 2022; By Susan Huebert

In the parking lots near every grocery store or shopping mall are parking stalls with signs saying “handicapped” or with a picture of a wheelchair. These spots are for people […]


Canada Mental Health Week 2022

May 2nd, 2022; By Mara Hurst

This year, Canada Mental Health Week runs from May 2nd to May 8th. This annual awareness week discusses the topic of mental illness and mental health. It draws attention to […]


Job Market Challenges & Opportunities for the Differently Abled in the COVID-19 Era

May 2nd, 2022; By Anthony Teles

COVID-19 has devastated the job market. Many workers have been kept at home, and numerous businesses forced to close, while Canada has tried to battle the pandemic. For people who […]


Protecting Your Mental Health in Times of Crises (French version available)

April 1st, 2022; By Tiffany Chang

Open discussions about mental health and efforts to destigmatize it have drastically increased over the past few years, with prioritizing your state of mind being communicated as an integral part […]


Navigating Anxiety & Reduced Restrictions (French version available)

April 1st, 2022; By Elora Pharai

After two long, agonizing years, there seems to be a light at the long, dark tunnel that is the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are still some positive cases, the government […]


Addressing Disability Representation in Canadian Media (French version available)

April 1st, 2022; By Sarah Leung

How Should Disabilities be Addressed? There are two types of language that are primarily used when describing disabilities: person-first language and identity-first language. In Canada, person-first language has been used […]