The Gauntlet - The University of Calgary’s independent and …
WEBUnderstanding Indian immigration amid Canadian hostility. By Josie Simon, September 14 2024—. Canada, known for its multiculturalism, has attracted immigrants worldwide seeking better opportunities. Among these groups, Indian immigrants have significantly increased over the past decade, enriching the country’s economic and cultural tapestry.
Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show sheds light on the world of gemstones
WEBNov 20, 2021 — By Rachneet Randhawa, November 20 2021—. Welcome to the world of gemstones. The mineral kingdom came alive at the Big Four Roadhouse from Oct. 28–31 at the Rock N’ Gem show hosted by Silver Cove Ltd. — the largest company of its kind in Canada which specializes in every aspect of mineral trade including rock hunting and prospecting, manufacturing and design, education and evaluation ...
Dancing to heal: Understanding Indigenous cultural gatherings …
WEBJun 28, 2022 — A lot of our dances were for ceremonial healing.”. This includes issues of reconciliation — dance, here, serves as a means to reconnect to one’s roots and to heal the trauma incurred by systemic oppression. Prophesied as an end to colonial expansion, Eagletail explained that “the Ghost Dance was banished by the governments.
World Indigenous Games changing sports culture - The Gauntlet
WEBNov 3, 2015 — By Emilie Medland-Marchen, November 3 2015 —. The inaugural iteration of the World Indigenous Games (WIG) took place this year in Palmas, Brazil from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, highlighting notable changes occurring in sporting culture. The event featured over 2,000 athletes from 22 countries, including Canada, putting their skills to the test in ...
The holiday splendour of Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker
WEBDec 20, 2023 — By Ansharah Shakil, December 20 2023—. The Nutcracker is something that automatically springs to mind whenever the holiday season is brought up, for many a celebratory holiday tradition. Alberta Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker made a return this year, taking place from Dec. 15–24.. The ballet production is based on E.T.A Hoffman’s 1816 short story The Nutcracker and the ...
Around the World: Common stereotypes about international …
WEBMay 18, 2021 — Most stereotypes relate to one’s cultural background or a specific attitude that people from a country tend to have. In some cases, they can be reasonably accurate, and others tend to be more exaggerated and harmful. International students studying in the US and Canada experience their fair share of stereotyping, and often face certain ...
U of C researcher explores Maya beekeeping practices
WEBBy Kimberly Taylor, March 16 2023— Bee stings hurt and can give people anaphylactic shock resulting in death. Approaching a beehive to extract honey is a perilous process that requires specialized equipment. Beehives are usually kept far away from people’s homes — unless you are a member of a Maya beekeeping family living in the […]
Get Involved - The Gauntlet
WEBVolunteers at the Gauntlet must first complete a volunteer orientation (use the form or email [email protected] to get in touch with the Volunteer Coordinator and schedule your orientation). After this, you can receive story-list emails from editors detailing assignments you can take on, from story-writing to taking photos to creating ...
Bake Chef: The best place to eat on campus
WEBBy Nazeefa Ahmed, April 24 2022—. Bake Chef is the only place on campus that I trust to serve me a fresh, affordable and mouth-watering lunch on days I need it the most. Their bread is soft and their vegetables seem to be picked fresh from a garden. More importantly, however, they serve halal chicken and beef, something that is a blessing for ...
Trading faceoffs for artistry: A world figure skating championships ...
WEBBy Andreea Timis, April 22 2024— It is a truth universally acknowledged that in Canada, hockey casts a towering shadow over basically every other sport. It even attracts the attention of non-hockey fans, who are drawn by its “Canadian” essence and the chaos that ensues. As a result, lesser-known sports like figure skating are practically […]