By Tonje Mari Molyneux, Research Scientist and Preventive Pedagogy Specialist, University of British Columbia
Emily Jenkins, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, University of British Columbia
A new cross-Canada standard sets out what evidence-informed substance use prevention, education and intervention should look like from kindergarten through Grade 12.
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By Dr. Matt Hoven, Professor and Kule Chair at St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta
Tracy J. Trothen, Professor of Ethics, School of Religion and School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Ontario
Two scholars of religion examine what the devotion to the Montreal Canadiens reveals about spirituality, belonging and what people are actually searching for when they watch the game.
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By S. W. Underwood, Lecturer, Sociology, Simon Fraser University
For many gay men, building a two-father family requires navigating pathways that are complex, uncertain and costly. This significantly lowers rates of gay fatherhood.
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By Philip N. Owens, Professor and FRBC Endowed Research Chair in Landscape Ecology, University of Northern British Columbia
Ellen Petticrew, Professor, Research Chair in Landscape Ecology, University of Northern British Columbia
Jason Raine, Adjunct Professor in Environmental Science, University of Northern British Columbia
Kristen Kieta, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences, University of Northern British Columbia
Research shows that wildfires are causing more debris, sediment and chemicals to enter waterways, harming fish and other aquatic life.
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By Christopher DeLuca, Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies & Professor, Faculty of Education, Queen's University, Ontario
Michael Holden, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Winnipeg
Even when grades rise, we shouldn’t assume that every rise is unearned or indefensible. The full picture is messier than that.
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By Subhashish Panigrahi
Sanjib Chaudhary, a Nepalese writer and archivist, documents healers’ medicinal plant knowledge in audio and video, ensuring future generations access Indigenous ecological wisdom rooted in community consent and reusable media.
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By Josh Sunman, Associate Lecturer in Public Policy, Flinders University
One Nation’s surge can no longer be seen as a blip or an aberration. As the results in the Farrer byelection showed, the right-wing populist party – which has been hovering on the fringes of Australian politics for 30 years – is now a serious electoral force.
While the byelection was considered likely to be a close contest between One Nation’s David Farley and independent Michelle Milthorpe, in the end voters delivered an easy win to Farley. His is the first One…
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By Kenneth Nsah Mala, Expert in Environmental Humanities, Sustainability Science, Foresight and Futures Studies, University of Cologne
In the grasslands and highlands of western Cameroon, some animals are believed to be sacred. Within the region’s indigenous kingdoms (fondoms), many of these animals are also considered to be royal. They include wild cats (like cheetahs, leopards, lions, tigers), buffaloes, elephants, porcupines, cowries (sea snails), and a brightly coloured bird called the Bannerman’s turaco.
These species carry deep cultural and spiritual significance. They are, for example, often used to decorate royals (kings, queens…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
With One Nation surging and the Liberals in serious decline, the prospect of a potential coalition will be high on the political agenda.
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By Ben Wellings, Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations, Monash University
Another British prime minister is in deep trouble – but simply replacing him won’t fix what is ailing the United Kingdom.
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