I am in love with Ismaili cuisine. It has been a source of deep comfort for me and my family over the course of the pandemic. My interest in Indian cuisine started in my 20s, where I explored some of the excellent restaurants in Edmonton and then it grew exponentially after moving to an Ismaili community in Nairobi, Kenya for an internship via UAlberta International. Living in the Nairobi neighbourhood of Westlands,…

Earlier this year LearnAlberta’s Online Reference Centre (ORC) ceased to exist. This meant the end of UAlberta access to resources like the Britannica Online School Edition K-12, PebbleGo and Gale Science in Context. Fear not, gentle educators and education students. Just because we no longer have access to these resources doesn’t mean there aren’t other options available to UAlberta folks. Our friends at Edmonton Public Library (EPL) have many resources related to…

India is a vast country with an abundance of religious and cultural festivals reflecting the nation’s religious diversity.  Today we are shining a light on Diwali – the Festival of Lights!  Celebrated by more than a billion people from a variety of faiths across India and its diaspora, Diwali is the largest festival in India. Although celebrations occur on the same date, Diwali does not have the same meaning for everyone. Hindus…

Our celebration of India has just kick started! Here are some fun facts! Stay tuned this November for more blog posts about this amazing, unique and very rich culture! Whether you’re interested in discovering more about history, geography, economy, geology, tourism, religion, or any other aspect of this part of the world, the library is here for you! Please don’t hesitate to Ask us! if you have any questions!