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Liz Cherry: In Unions, There is Strength

Written by: Omorowa Eguakun, MA

Liz Cherry is a woman deeply committed to workers’ rights. She was a union activist in Scotland and is now president of United Steelworks Local 4120, the union representing technical and administrative support employees at U of G. 

Tamara Small: Let’s Get Digital

Written by: Omorowa Eguakun, MA

The social media drama surrounding American politics grabs headlines nearly every day, but how is this form of communication used to influence the Canadian political scene? Prof. Tamara Small can tell you about that and much, much more.

Kim Anderson: Recognizing and understanding fundamental Indigenous relationships

Written by: Omorowa Eguakun, MA

Prof. Kim Anderson has followed a winding path of opportunities as a writer, researcher and storyteller that has led her, so far, to the role of associate professor in U of G’s Family Relations and Applied Nutrition department. “There are lots of ways to engage in community-based research – we don’t all come from academia,” says Anderson, who started her PhD after running her own research and writing consulting business for fifteen years.

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