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How volunteering builds joy and connection in racialized Canadian communities

Before volunteering, Khadija Bazza did not feel at home in Canada.  “I felt really isolated and I kind of hated it,” she said of her...
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Carleton weaves knowledge with culture through partnership with African universities

Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba, a Carleton professor of African studies, said Carleton University is looking to change the narrative around Africa. He said despite claims that...
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Q&A: Meet the Carleton researcher tracing disability justice history — and proposing a brighter...

Kelly Fritsch, an anthropology and sociology professor at Carleton University, is recording the history of Canadian disability justice. Her upcoming book, Broken Worlds, Disabled...
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How Carleton students use art to make information on older adult homelessness accessible

Carleton University masters students Grace Kanto and Shannon Hicks created a zine to make information about older adult homelessness accessible.

These Ottawa organizations use storytelling to foster community with HIV-affected people

Ottawa artists are using storytelling to help HIV-affected people become comfortable storytellers.