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Surprise pop-up vaccination clinics neglect most vulnerable communities

Inequities in vaccine rollout revealed through a pop-up vaccination site in Surrey.
May 4, 2021
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The escalating COVID-19 situation in India, and how you can help
The second wave of the COVID-19 crisis has shaken India and its medical system to its core.
April 27, 2021
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What are the impacts of inequitable vaccine rollout both locally and globally?
Ensuring equitable access to vaccines among all populations start by acknowledging systemic racism.
April 20, 2021
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One Voice Canada report highlights challenges faced by international students
International students are often left with little to no support navigating life in Canada.
April 20, 2021
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Death of Dalit garment worker highlights injustice in H&M’s supply chain
Jeyasre Kathiravel’s murder has sparked outrage worldwide.
April 13, 2021
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A one-of-a-kind Sikh Studies program is coming soon to the University of Calgary

UCalgary is taking donations to establish the Expanding Sikh Studies initiative
April 13, 2021
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Stop Asian Hate: Resources & What you can do

A list of readings and resources to allow you to think about the movement to #StopAsianHate
March 30, 2021
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After over 100 days of protests, Kisaan Sleepout looks to raise awareness for farmers in India
With heavy hearts we watched our elders march to Delhi. We had to do something.
March 23, 2021
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COVID doesn’t discriminate, and neither should you
Racism has been a consistent theme since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
March 16, 2021
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Covering the Farmers’ protest as a female photo-journalist isn’t always picture perfect
From a journalist on the ground in India.
March 16, 2021
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How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India
India continues to show us the silencing of expression and press through the farmer’s protest.
February 9, 2021
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“Groping without skin-to-skin contact is not sexual assault” rules Indian high court
Promotion withdrawn for Justice Ganediwala after controversial rulings in two sexual assault cases
February 3, 2021

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