September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. At 6 years old, Phyllis Webstad wore a shiny, new orange shirt bought by her grandmother to her first day of residential school. Upon her arrival, that shirt was taken from her, and since then the colour orange has been aContinue reading “Listen, reflect, and take steps towards reconciliation on September 30th (and beyond)”
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Interested in practicing your communication skills? Join us for the Pitch Yourself Event on Sept 29!
The Pitch Yourself event will be held on September 29th from 5:30–7:30 PM in the SSE Room, SUB 4-02 at the University of Alberta! In a round-table discussion, practice your 3–5 minute elevator pitch, receive feedback, and network with WiSER members ahead of the upcoming WiSER Industry Mixer. Dress code is casual or business-casual, ifContinue reading “Interested in practicing your communication skills? Join us for the Pitch Yourself Event on Sept 29!”
Step Into the Spotlight at the 17th Annual Mosquers Film Festival Main Event!
On Saturday, September 20th, the 17th Annual Mosquers Film Festival Main Event will be hosted in Edmonton. Celebrate Muslim talent in arts and film with a red carpet, screening of eight short film finalists, and awards presented by an outstanding jury. The Short Film Screenings are: Lyna Tadount & Sofian Chouaib’s Ya Hanouni (France); Farnoosh Abedi’s Holy Heavêness (Iran); Justin Mashouf’s 17.74 (USA); MorganContinue reading “Step Into the Spotlight at the 17th Annual Mosquers Film Festival Main Event!”
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