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Indigenous entrepreneur's orange shirt dream‑turned‑reality spurs reconciliation efforts at Dal
Derek Lewis designed an orange shirt honouring Indigenous children who suffered at residential schools across Canada. Now, all profits from sales of his shirt at the Dal Bookstore are going to support a local Mi'kmaw community centre in Halifax. Read more.
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Friday, September 20, 2024
Dal Gives Back linked students with opportunities to make a difference by assembling hygiene kits for those in need and crafting thoughtful cards for seniors.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Fifteen innovation-inspired events. More than 1,500 participants. More bold ideas than you can imagine. Learn more about a week brimming with transformative potential.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Leticia Magpali, a Biology PhD candidate, spearheaded the creation of a new course on science communications that encourages students to look beyond their final grade.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Ä¢¹½AV veterinarian Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark is featured in a new "Shark Week" documentary exploring the dramatic increase in great white shark activity in Canadian East Coast waters.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Dal will kick off its second annual Big Gay Film Fest this month, featuring free public outdoor screenings of three queer films — But I’m A Cheerleader, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and The Queen Of My Dreams.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Ä¢¹½AV and the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) have a long-standing partnership focused on community support and newcomer integration. At a recent community event, the two partners teamed up to highlight the transformative power of education while creating networking opportunities for newcomers.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
This year's recipients of the Ä¢¹½AV Professional and Managerial Group (DPMG) awards stand out in their abilities to solve problem, align on values, and be a positive influence on others.
Monday, July 8, 2024
Researcher Dr. Stacy Allison-Cassin guided participants in a collaborative effort to enhance Wikipedia entries on notable Mi’kmaw people and organizations at an event during National Indingeous History Month.