By François Bellemare There are lots of jobs in Inuit communities. And Inuit leaders deplore the small percentage of their own who occupy these jobs. They understand that they must intensify their efforts to reverse the trend. Mary Simon, Canada’s Governor General, argues that “Nunavik […] See more
By Raymond Viger Despite the cold and the snow, I head towards a yurt in the middle of a forest in the Lanaudière district of Québec. A yurt is the traditional habitation of Mongolian nomads. It is a tent, decorated in very colorful motifs that […] See more
By Sarah Lemay for the Gazette de la Mauricie Androcentrism literally means “male-centered.” It is a concept that reveals the historical, cultural and social domination of men over women in numerous societies around the world. This notion, as complex as it may be, has profound […] See more
By Raymond Viger In anticipation of enrolling her child Élijah, Annie Larouche was present at the founding of Le Centre d’Apprentissage Libre en Forêt Arborescence (the Arborescence Free Forest Learning Center, or CALEFA) in Saint-Jean-de-Matha, about an hour and a half north-east of Montreal. The […] See more
By Colin McGregor A School in the Woods An alternative school in the tiny village of Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, 15 kilometres west of Shawinigan, in the miiddle of the forest, is a provincial leader. In 2004, in the tiny village of Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, the local school closed its […] See more
By Colin McGregor A traditional school, with its rows of desks and its rigid discipline, isn’t for everyone. Some students learn better in a freer, less structured environment. By giving students more space and the freedom to learn, an alternative school helps students develop better […] See more
By Colin McGregor and Célie Dugand Teaching cursive writing – in attached letters – is no longer fashionable in many school curricula. Older generations are sometimes shocked by the inability of some young people to sign an official document or even read a handwritten note. […] See more
By Colin McGregor Are you a student fed up with your classes? Imagine that you are in a school where you are never penalized for being late or absent; where you help to prepare meals and participate in the administrative decisions of your school; where […] See more
By Colin McGregor As the family way of learning, homeschooling is an alternative educational choice that empowers parents to take charge of their children’s education, replacing traditional school attendance. It brings a full life of discovery that both parents and children can share in at […] See more
By Arianna Noera In September 2121, a post on Facebook stirred up a lot of debate. A young woman asked her neighbors if they’d noticed an increase in incidents of street harassment in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. The replies came back quickly. Close to 600 comments were posted, […] See more
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