Canada's Environmental Voice
By: Dr. Shelagh McCartney, Jeffrey Herskovits & Kathryn Trnavsky HOUSING ISSUES in Canada’s Indigenous communities have been well documented for decades without any positive changes. As populations grow rapidly, housing demand continues to increase and the existing shortfall becomes exacerbated. Housing need creates not only a lack of suitable shelter but […]
How can we make an understanding common? Passionate advocates continuously seek new answers to this question, as it is so pertinent to inciting change. Steve McDonald’s short film, The Rainmakers of Nganyi, proposes one solution to this concern. Alternatives Journal discussed these rainmakers in our spring 2010 issue, so it […]
Jacqueline Ouellette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and Film Studies (Co-op Option) from Wilfrid Laurier University. ,
The Islamic philosophy of Tauhid (Unity of God) connects the entire creation to the Creator. A view that ultimately leads to an understanding that we are all connected, that we are all related and that we must work together for peace and environmental harmony. Islamic Cosmology “We are not the […]
Imagination is key to innovation. After 18 years of constructing and racing solar-powered cars the Queen’s Solar Design Team, situated at Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario, plunged head first into building sustainable and energy efficient homes. They ended up placing first at the US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon in […]
The other day I had a treacherous thought as I reviewed a report on how far away Canada is from meeting our climate targets. Where would be today if those of us who condemned the Harper governments “Turn the Corner” climate plan years ago (2007) had instead encouraged the government to implement it?
THE PRINT EDITION OF THIS ISSUE IS SOLD-OUT; PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING A DIGITAL EDITION. 42.3 BELONGING In collaboration with the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation, the next issue of A\J explores how building a deeper sense of belonging is at the root of building stronger communities. Featured Content:
THIS ISSUE STARTS with a call to action. We propose that Canada’s housing system needs a reframing – and that’s putting it lightly. As a nation, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, friendly and compassionate people. But our housing situation does not reflect these values. Growing numbers of people are […]
Jack Parkinson is a graduate of Conestoga College’s print journalism program, having received his diploma in 2015. During Jack’s time at Conestoga, he contributed print and video stories to the school’s newspaper, Spoke, and worked behind the scenes liaising with advertising clients. Jack brings a grounded, realistic, and easy-to-understand perspective […]
The Six Nations Haudenausaunee [Iroquois] and the Anishanabee Mississaugas of New Credit (the territories of two of the founding First Nations of Canada) extend along the Grand River in Southern Ontario. In the nearby City of Brantford stands a monument to Captain Joseph Brant / Thayendanegea [1742-1807] whose vision facilitated […]
