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    Days of Action – World Day of Social Justice

    by Guest Author February 19, 2025
    written by Guest Author

    The U of A Library invited Heather Ritz, Community Social Worker with Wellness Supports (uab.ca/wellness) to share her reflections about World Day of Social Justice and the Days of Action’s plans for a Living Library at the U of A. 

    February 20 is World Day of Social Justice. This day is meant as a global reminder to actively make choices at all levels of society that help our communities prioritise social justice for all. As we prepare for World Day of Social Justice at the U of A, our programming team has been thinking about what can make a difference at a local level, and one thing that stands out to us is the power of people sharing stories of their lived experiences.

    When I reflect on what helps me be a better community member and friend, hearing people’s lived experiences is top of the list. A dear friend of mine has a term for this – “listen first”. Listen first – it is the intentional act of putting aside what we think we know, our preconceived notions and experiences, and letting ourselves be changed by the stories of others. 

    Stand-out moments that come to mind for me include listening to residential school survivors share their stories at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, having conversations with friends from different backgrounds who offer their experiences, and hearing paroled individuals discuss what it’s like to reintegrate into the community

    I want to keep listening. Will you join me? 

    The Living Library

    Come to the Living Library, hosted by Days of Action. It’s a great opportunity to listen first.

    Through the living library, we’re holding space to hear from community members about how mental health has been impacted by experiences like injustices, barriers, inequities, and discrimination.

    Over two days 13 “Living Books” are offering to share their story.

    I wholeheartedly believe that listening first contributes to empathy, belonging, and care in our campus community. 

    Come and listen with me – you can sign up here. 

    Living Library Details – North Campus

    February 25

    • 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Henderson Hall, Rutherford South

    February 27

    • 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Zoom

    If you or someone you know is experiencing discrimination, harassment or other forms of misconduct at the UofA contact the Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights. 

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  • Love Data Week 2025

    by Guest Author February 7, 2025
    by Guest Author February 7, 2025

    Love Data Week 2025: “Whose Data Is It, Anyway?” From February 10-14, 2025, the international community will celebrate Love Data Week, exploring critical questions about data ownership and origins. This year’s theme challenges us to examine where data comes from and who owns it before we use it in our work. The U of A Library invites you to participate virtually in  Love Data Week activities hosted by the Inter-university Consortium for…

  • Moose Hide Campaign to End Gender-based Violence

    by Guest Author November 15, 2024
    by Guest Author November 15, 2024

    On November 25th at 1PM, join us at the Indigenous Learning Space (Sperber Library), to learn about the Moose Hide Campaign and pledge to join the movement to end gender-based violence. You can take a pin, sign the online pledge, and learn more about preventing violence. People of all ages, genders and backgrounds are welcome to partake in the Moose Hide Campaign activities. The Story of the Moose Hide Campaign Founded by…

  • Celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary of Sperber Library: Sperberversary!

    by Meghan Staal October 2, 2024
    by Meghan Staal October 2, 2024

    Happy 1st birthday to our Geoffrey + Robyn Sperber, Health Sciences Library! And what a year it has been! We opened our doors for the first time on September 29, 2024, and during the past year, we have welcomed many visitors into Sperber’s beautiful new learning spaces to study and work collaboratively, or to make use of Sperber’s innovative digital scholarship services and community-focused indigenous learning space.  We invite you to learn…

  • Reconnaissance de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation 2024

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson September 23, 2024
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson September 23, 2024

    Le lundi, 30 septembre marque la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. À cette occasion, les services du campus, y compris la bibliothèque, seront fermés pour permettre aux étudiants et au personnel de se pencher sur les conséquences des pensionnats canadiens. Pour soutenir cette réflexion, la bibliothèque invite les étudiants et le personnel à participer aux activités suivantes.  Activité de perlage / du 24 au 27 septembre Les broches en perles…

  •  National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – 2024

    by Guest Author September 23, 2024
    by Guest Author September 23, 2024

    Monday, September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (TRC). On that day campus services, including the Library, will close to allow students and staff to contemplate the repercussions of the Canadian residential school system. To support this reflection the Library invites students and staff to take part in the following activities.   Orange Heart Beaded Pin Activity / September 24-27 Orange shirts are symbols which mark the impacts of residential schools…

  • Asian Heritage Month – A Western Canadian Perspective

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 6, 2024
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 6, 2024

    Welcome to our library’s celebration of Asian Heritage Month! This small selection of ten titles commemorate the rich tapestry of Asian cultures and histories from a Western Canadian perspective. From tales of resilience in the face of adversity to narratives of cultural fusion and identity exploration, these books offer a glimpse into the lives of Asian Canadians in the west.  No, really, where are you from? : personal stories of Chinese identity…

  • Celebrating the 30th augustana human library

    by Guest Author May 2, 2024
    by Guest Author May 2, 2024

    The 30th augustana human library runs on Sunday, May 5 from 1-3 p.m. MDT.  The 30th human library is a hybrid event — the flexibility of the virtual context allows human books and readers alike from all over the world to participate! We invite you to register for the event – join us online or in-person.   All 30 augustana human library events have one purpose in mind: to further the development and…

  • Open Education Week – Celebrate, Share and Learn!

    by Guest Author February 27, 2024
    by Guest Author February 27, 2024

    It’s almost the first week of March, which means Open Education Week!  Open Education is a movement that encourages sharing and collaboration through open licensing (licensing that permits free access or reuse) and accessible formats for course materials. It also promotes open pedagogical practices by encouraging the co-creation and customization of learning resources by students and faculty. One of the most exciting aspects of Open Education is the use of Open Educational…

  • Happiness Reflected: Creative Expressions welcomes submissions of creative works

    by Guest Author December 13, 2023
    by Guest Author December 13, 2023

    Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions. Dalai Lama Since 2013, International Day of Happiness has been celebrated every March 20. Initiated by the United Nations “to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world,” it reminds us that we can actively participate in our own—and others’— wellbeing by engaging in practices that cultivate happiness.  While it is important to acknowledge the significance…

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