Tag: Inclusion
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Real-life Heated Rivalry: Saskatchewan Man Recalls Coming Out to College Hockey Teammates
From the Rink to Real Life: A Personal Moment of Courage In a province famous for wide skies and hard-hitting hockey, a Saskatchewan man recently opened up about a moment many athletes fear but many more people need to hear. He recounts coming out to his college hockey teammates—a moment framed by the pressures of…
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5 Ways to Get Closer to Your Community
Introduction Strengthening community ties doesn’t require grand gestures. Tiny, consistent actions can make a village feel closer and more supportive. This guide, inspired by NPR’s Life Kit, offers five practical ways to deepen your connection with the people around you and cultivate a more resilient, inclusive neighborhood. 1. Volunteer where you live Volunteering locally is…
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Growth of 3% fails to feed hungry workforce: Namibia’s unemployment dilemma persists
Namibia’s 3% Growth: Hope with a Harsh Reality Namibia expects to grow its economy by about 3 percent this year, a rate that sounds promising on the surface. Yet the country’s jobless rate remains stubbornly high, and critics say that such growth is unlikely to translate into meaningful employment opportunities for the country’s large, hungry…
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Why I’m Launching a Feminist Video Games Website in 2026
Why 2026 Demands a Feminist Video Games Website The gaming landscape is at a crossroads. From studio upheavals to shifting consumer expectations, the next decade will test what kind of industry we want to build. The decision to launch a feminist video games website in 2026 isn’t a sidestep from the industry’s realities; it’s a…
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Affirmative Action Compliance: EEC Finalizes Orders Against Non-Compliant Employers
Overview: EEC enforcement of Affirmative Action The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has taken decisive action to enforce Affirmative Action requirements, issuing final orders to seven of the eight designated employers that appeared before its review panel on January 21, 2026. The proceedings followed a thorough assessment of compliance with affirmative action plans and statutory duties…
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Sharn Davidson: How Dinosaurs Help Spotlight Differences and Build Understanding of Tourette Syndrome
Turning Difference into Education: Sharn Davidson’s Mission Sharn Davidson lives with Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurological condition that presents itself through involuntary movements and vocalizations, or tics. For most of her life, these tics have been a part of her daily experience, shaping how she navigates the world. Yet Sharn has found a unique and…
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Dinosaur Lessons: How Sharn Davidson Bridges Tourette Syndrome and Education
Turning Challenges Into Classroom-Ready Lessons Sharn Davidson has lived with Tourette syndrome (TS) for most of her life, and her journey offers a blueprint for how educators, families, and communities can reframe difference as a source of learning and connection. TS is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary movements and vocalizations, often referred to as…
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Autistic Boy Gains Confidence Through Street Chess in Malaysia
Finding Confidence at a Street Chess Table In the bustling evening hours at the Senawang Prima hawker area in Seremban, a humble street chess table becomes a small stage for a boy’s growing courage. A 12-year-old autistic student sits quietly behind a worn wooden chessboard, his eyes tracking each move as the surrounding plates clatter…
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Sharn Davidson: Using Dinosaurs to Teach Empathy for People with Tourette Syndrome
Meet Sharn Davidson: A life shaped by Tourette syndrome Sharn Davidson lives with Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurological condition that causes involuntary movements and vocalisations known as tics. For most of her life, Sharn has navigated the everyday realities of TS—the unpredictability of tics, the moments of misunderstanding, and the opportunity to educate others about…
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Autistic Boy Finds Confidence and Community Through Street Chess in Malaysia
Street Chess, Big Changes: How a Simple Board Became a Confidence Builder In the heart of Seremban’s Senawang Prima hawker area, a quiet chess table becomes a focal point for a 12-year-old boy who is on a remarkable personal journey. Surrounded by the clatter of plates, the hum of evening traffic, and the lively chatter…