WebFeb 15, 2024 · Finding oxygen for the misfit academic: why academia and activism should co-exist. In Conversation With. Cindy Blackstock. Professor School of Social Work McGill University. Date/time: January 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (eastern) View recording . Blindly repeating history: how the tenets of democracy are easily corroded. WebJul 2, 2024 · Cindy Blackstock argues that the Canadian sense that Canada is a nice, friendly, multicultural place actually hinders its ability to address the longstanding …
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WebApr 5, 2024 · Scholar, activist and child welfare advocate Cindy Blackstock figures academia needs to hire “a lot more people who are willing to get into trouble.” “Academia … WebFeb 21, 2024 · Dr. Cindy Blackstock, of the Gitksan First Nation, asked in her keynote address at the third annual McGill Nurses for Global Health Conference on Indigenous Health on Feb. 10. “How many of you would be out marching in the streets against […] racial discrimination against children? It’s happening right now by the Canadian government. small head in fetus
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WebDr. Cindy Blackstock was the driving force behind this ruling. She’s been a trusted champion of First Nations children’s rights for over a decade, demanding justice and advancing culturally-based, equitable solutions. … WebFeb 22, 2024 · She has been called “Canada's Martin Luther King”, the “conscience of the nation”, and a “national hero”, but Cindy Blackstock bristles at the accolades. “The only reason my job exists is because racism against First Nations children has been used as a cost-saving measure. I don't want that job to exist—now or ever.” Blackstock is the … WebJan 8, 2024 · A tireless advocate for Indigenous children's rights, Professor Cindy Blackstock was recently named to Chatelaine magazine's Women of the Year list for 2024. Blackstock is a Professor at McGill's School of … small head in utero