In this week’s column, Dr. Saini recognizes the beginning of African Heritage Month, speaks to ÈâÈ⴫ý’s ongoing commitment to supporting all People of African Descent in our community, and thanks the African Heritage Month Planning Committee for coordinating virtual events happening this month.

Author Cherie Dimaline’s award-winning novel follows an Indigenous teenager who is on the run from recruiters hunting Indigenous people — a story that is both futuristic and rooted in the past.

A virtual event and flag raising Monday served to kick off the month of celebration, reflection and action, with Dal President Deep Saini and others offering words of comfort and recognition amid challenging circumstances.

For half a century, the ÈâÈ⴫ý Arts Centre has been a hub for the arts in our local community. Join us as we celebrate all year long.

Siobhan Takala and Isaac Greenberg, both recent graduates of Dal, were chosen by advocacy organization The Starfish Canada for inclusion on their annual list of influential young environmentalists.